Bakersfield
Today
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County report—supported by the Kern Community Foundation—examined the status of women and girls and showed that education and incomes have improved while health care access and wage gaps remain problems. Nonprofits can now apply for a $100,000 grant to fund programs that help women and girls in Kern County. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Community Action Partnership of Kern is providing supplemental food support to Taft SNAP recipients who lost CalFresh benefits due to the federal government shutdown at Franklin Field. The giveaway runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 6 and residents should bring their EBT card (required for entry), with another event planned on November 20. KUZZ
- ➤ The 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway accepts Last Chance Prize entries until November 14th and offers a $5,000 VONS gift card with each $100 ticket that also enters a drawing for a new home at 1405 Hobbs Lane in the Golden Heights Community built by John Balfanz Homes. Open house tours run on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. until November 16th, and the home will be given away live on November 21 on KBAK-CBS — all proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Bakersfield Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Ducey from the Better Business Bureau warned Bakersfield small business owners to check each invoice carefully before paying to avoid being tricked by scammers. He explained that fake bills—sent by mail or email—may request payment for services not ordered and can cost companies billions. 23ABC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monday evening, the Foo Fighters surprised Bakersfield fans with a pop-up concert at the Nile Theatre, announced just a day before—tickets were sold solely in-person—and many fans waited hours in line to secure entry. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CAPK organizes daily food distribution for EBT recipients in Kern County as federal funding returns to food assistance programs—officials said funding details remain unclear. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ CAP-K and the National Guard distributed food at the Kern County Fairgrounds on Monday for families affected by the government shutdown. Officials said the effort served between 2,000+ and 3,000 people with essential items like rice, bread and canned goods. 23ABC News
- ➤ The Kern County Coroner’s Office is asking the public to help find next of kin for 65-year-old Mariana Cervantes Flores, who died on August 3 in Bakersfield — efforts to locate her family have not worked so far. Anyone with useful information should call 661-392-6700 — press option 3. Bakersfield Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield realtors say the housing market is slowing amid rising inflation and an ongoing government shutdown — active listings grew from about 800 last year to over 1,000 now as buyer demand dropped by 22%. Experts say delays in federal loan programs are making it harder for buyers to secure loans and for sellers to close deals. 23ABC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taft College becomes the first junior college in California to get a glove deal for its baseball team with custom gloves from GameDay Gloves + the deal is expected to boost recruiting efforts. The Cougars will debut the new equipment in their game on Friday November 7th against Allan Hancock College + players look forward to showcasing the personalized gloves. 23ABC News
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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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~ Theodore Roosevelt
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