Bakersfield
Today
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ California Living Museum announced Saturday that tickets for its 23rd HolidayLights (presented by Adventist Health) are now on sale. The festive light show will run from Nov. 29 through Jan. 3, excluding Christmas Day, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. daily (discounted ticket prices will be available during the first two weeks). Bakersfield Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Open house tours are underway in Bakersfield for the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway at 1405 Hobbs Lane+tours run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. until November 16th. The home, a single-story house with three bedrooms, two baths, and about 1,850 square feet near Del Oro High School and Crescent Elementary School, will be given away live on KBAK-CBS on November 21st+only 10,500 tickets are available. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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