Bakersfield
Today
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Taft is hosting Oildorado Days — a 10-day event with parades and family fun that draws hundreds of visitors, and local volunteers say it boosts small businesses and funds future community events. Oildorado president Stephanie Molina leads the celebration, which has been a cherished tradition for decades. 23ABC News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chevron Corporation fired 75 workers from its San Joaquin Valley headquarters and Kern River Field in Bakersfield early this morning. The permanent layoffs follow an earlier round of 50 cuts and give affected employees severance pay, medical care, training and help with job placement as oil companies trim jobs due to falling crude prices and higher tariffs. KUZZ
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Trick or Trot 5K
8-10 a.m. — Cherry Acres — $25 Early Registration — A spirited 5K with costume contests and a kid-friendly run at the pumpkin patch.
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Halloween Pub Crawl in Bakersfield
4:30-9 p.m. — Jerry's Pizza & Pub — Tickets required — Embrace the spooky season with contests, prizes, and a night of haunted fun.
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Black Jacket Symphony Fundraiser
4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Benefitting the St. Paul Civic Symphony — Enjoy an evening of music supporting a great cause.
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Whittier Poets vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Basketball Game
7:00 PM — Icardo Center — Check ESPN+ for broadcasting — Don’t miss the showdown as the Whittier Poets take on the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners in an exciting basketball matchup.
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Women's Basketball Game vs. Fresno State
12 AM – 9 PM — Icardo Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer for the home team in an exciting matchup against Fresno State.
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Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra - An American Salute
4:30-6 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a patriotic musical tribute with festive marches and stirring classics honoring those who serve.
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Hyde Sundayz: Week 2
9:00 PM – 1:30 AM — Ay Mi Pa Mexican Grill & Cantina — $10 — House music enthusiasts will enjoy a night of continuous beats.
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Bakersfield Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield — Free entry — Connect with local and Fortune 500 employers to explore job opportunities in various fields.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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