Bakersfield
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield residents have until October 31 to buy tickets for the Bonus Prize in the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway—which gives a chance to win a Liberty Presidential 40 Gloss Home Safe with in-home installation and a new home built by John Balfanz Homes at 1405 Hobbs Lane while helping fund treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Tejon Casino will hold a guitar monument sign reveal on November 7 at 10 a.m. at the construction site on Garone Road in Mettler to mark a key step toward the casino's grand opening, and a traditional tribal blessing with remarks by tribal and casino leaders will follow. KUZZ
- ➤ Today, Kern County's Search and Rescue K-9 teams are honored on National First Responders Day for their vital role in emergency response + rigorous training. The event spotlights their contributions during crises and underscores their readiness to assist when needed + supporting public safety efforts. The Bakersfield Californian
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 19, a crash on Shadow Hills Drive occurred when a 17-year-old driving at 80 mph lost control on a steep embankment, killing one of the twin passengers and injuring the other, while a separate incident that day in Tulare County involved an unlicensed 18-year-old whose head-on collision killed a 52-year-old woman. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department announced road closures on Truxtun Avenue (between H Street and Chester Avenue) and Eye Street (from 17th Street to the parking lot at 1601 Truxtun Avenue) for its annual HalLAWeen trick-or-treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Kern County Water Agency urged federal officials to shift funds from the high-speed rail project to the Delta Conveyance Project that provides water to 27 million people and supports 750,000 acres of farmland. Agency leaders said the change would boost water reliability for local farms and communities — despite legal questions. 23ABC News
- ➤ If the shutdown continues, the USDA said SNAP benefits will not be issued on November 1 for 110,000 Kern County families—local food banks are preparing to double services and set up distribution points for CalFresh users and unpaid federal workers. 23ABC News
- ➤ A halfway house in east Bakersfield missed renewing its government contract last week and may get another chance at public funding if county officials approve a new plan. The Bakersfield Californian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Southwest Hospital is adding the Thomas M. Hardt Tower — a $47 million expansion that will add 106 beds, six operating rooms, and advanced cardiac and neonatal care units. The project will also bring 240 new jobs and more health care options to Kern residents when it opens this fall. 23ABC News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Damion and Hope Gans married in the reopened Woolworth’s after the courthouse issued their marriage certificate but could not hold the ceremony — the building’s owner performed the wedding. The couple celebrated their new union at the iconic venue over the weekend. Bakersfield Now
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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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2025 CARS Tour West at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway
6:00 PM – 8:59 PM — Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway — Cost information not specified — Witness thrilling racing as the CARS Tour West ends its 2025 season with exciting late model action.
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Los Admirables De La Sierra Concert
8 PM — La Movida Night Club — Ticket prices available — Experience the vibrant rhythms and heartfelt melodies of traditional Mexican music.
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Cinderella by World Ballet Company
7-8:30 p.m. — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella come to life with a stunning ballet performance.
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Jefferson Starship Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Experience the psychedelic rock sounds of Jefferson Starship live in Bakersfield.
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Mississippi Valley Delta Devils vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Men's Basketball
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Icardo Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting college basketball showdown as the Delta Devils take on the Roadrunners.
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