Bakersfield
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salvation Army in Bakersfield has launched its red kettle campaign for the holiday season, running from Nov. 21 to Dec. 24 and collecting spare change and donations from 10 Kern County locations such as Hobby Lobby on California Ave — all funds will remain in the community. Local celebrities will join bell ringers as donors can also use a tap-to-give feature with credit cards. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Tehachapi Valley Horse Rescue, a nonprofit in Kern County, is calling on the community to help care for horses and other equines in need. The volunteer-run organization based in Bear Valley Springs will hold fundraisers, including a cookie sale on Dec. 13 and a Polar Plunge on Super Bowl Sunday — and it operates a horse equipment store where proceeds benefit its mission. Bakersfield Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cal State Bakersfield has launched its first university-branded beer — Runner Gold — at the Icardo Center in collaboration with local breweries Templar and Lengthwise Brewing Company. A portion of the proceeds will support CSUB Athletics by funding student athlete scholarships. 23ABC News
- ➤ TehachaPIE at Mill Kitchen in Tehachapi offers a wide range of homemade pies, sugar cookies, and other treats as holiday demand grows for Thanksgiving next week—customers are encouraged to pre-order by phone or text for faster pickup. The bakery serves Kern County year round with popular items like the Tripleberry Pie made with raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kern County Public Works said the storm ended earlier this week but some roads stayed closed because of flooding, with Adobe Rd. and Edison Rd. affected. CHP Mojave advised drivers to use alternate routes as travelers prepare for Thanksgiving holiday journeys. Bakersfield Now
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Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra - Home for the Holidays
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a festive musical celebration perfect for the holiday season.
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Sustainable Mushroom Growing Class
6-8 p.m. — 3601 Eton St, Bakersfield, CA — Cost to be determined — Learn to grow your own delicious mushrooms sustainably using the bucket technique.
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CSUB Holiday Concert
3-5 p.m. — Doré Theatre — $12 General Admission, $7 Seniors and Students, CSUB Students Free — Experience festive performances from local music groups in a theatric setting.
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Gryffindor House Celebration
5-11:30 p.m. — Bakersfield Elks Lodge #266 — Ticket entry — An enchanting evening filled with courage, trivia, and a themed feast honoring Gryffindor's legacy.
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Philip Labes and The Opener Screening
7-10 p.m. — Doré Theatre — Tickets available at the door — Catch the inspiring documentary followed by a live performance and autograph session with Philip Labes.
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Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers Fun Run
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Panorama Vista Preserve — Registration required — Celebrate Hanukkah with a fun run for all ages through the beautiful landscape of Bakersfield.
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Nobel University Knights vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Men's Basketball
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Icardo Center — Ticket prices may apply — Cheer on the local Knights as they face off against the Roadrunners in an exciting basketball showdown.
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Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet
11 AM – 2 PM — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — $63 per ticket — Experience a magical ballet with international dancers and whimsical puppetry this holiday season.
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Women's Basketball Match: CSUB vs. Eastern Washington
2-5 p.m. — Icardo Center — Tickets from $11.20 — Catch an exciting women's basketball game as CSUB faces off against Eastern Washington.
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~ Carl Jung
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