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Monday, December 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.

HEALTH NEWS

  • During the holidays, many people feel sad and stressed as financial worries and family conflicts rise. Jessica Cason from Aspire Counseling Services said that more people may use alcohol to cope and urged building a support network — she advised talking to friends, family, or a counselor to ease the holiday blues.  23ABC News

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/7/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/14/25

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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.

    Tue, 12/16/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • Bakersfield Condors vs San Diego Gulls

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch as the Bakersfield Condors take on the San Diego Gulls in an exciting hockey matchup.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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