Bakersfield
Today
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands came for a food drop at the Kern County Fairgrounds after SNAP assistance was disrupted — cars lined up from Ming Avenue along South P Street, turned east on Belle Terrace, and ended at Gate 31. The Bakersfield Californian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A social media threat at East Bakersfield High School was deemed not credible after the Kern County Sheriff’s Office reviewed posts from Tuesday—district officials said extra officers will secure the campus throughout this week. Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students preparing for college can get free help with applications and FAFSA at workshops offered every Saturday in November by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. The sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Future Readiness Center on Nov. 8, 15 and 22 — with extra workshops at East Kern Community School in Mojave, West Kern Community School in Taft, and McFarland Veterans Community Center — to meet local demand. Bakersfield Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California Resources Corp. reached an agreement Tuesday with the power plant owners near McKittrick to capture and bury carbon dioxide emissions from its natural gas-fueled facility. The Bakersfield Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday’s Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, assembly member Stan Ellis warned that falling oil production has shrunk refineries from 40 to eight and may trigger an aviation fuel crisis that could drive up gas prices—affecting both military and civilian fuel supplies. He said easing oil rules could help secure steady fuel availability and protect national security. 23ABC News
- ➤ The Kern County Coroner’s Office in Bakersfield is asking the public to help find the next of kin of 61-year-old David Paul Bell—who died on August 15—as the sheriff’s office has not yet found any relatives. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County may host its first AI data center—on a plan by the U.S. Department of the Air Force to lease space for private development. The Bakersfield Californian
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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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