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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beale Memorial Library will host Sign Language with Santa Claus on Friday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, festive stories, and a brief introduction to sign language at the event. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Greenlawn Southwest is hosting its annual event today to honor service members and first responders in Bakersfield, where residents gather to show support for local heroes. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Activities League, the police department, and Save Mart teamed up for the Healthy Rooms Project that is giving 50 families room makeovers today. The project transformed bedrooms for children like Christian Vargas and his brother Benjamin and also provided groceries to support families during the holiday season. 23ABC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shafter Library expanded its collection by adding books for Spanish readers and children with dyslexia on Monday, Dec. 15 to support early literacy. The update follows the library's recent addition of 10 fully Braille chapter books (per a patron request) and makes its resources more inclusive. Bakersfield College
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Ducey with the Better Business Bureau says many credit cards offer collision damage waivers that may cover a rental car deductible after personal insurance pays, provided cardholders decline the rental insurance and pay with their card; check with your card issuer for exclusions and limits. 23ABC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Houchin Community Blood Bank urges donors to help with a critical shortage of platelets this holiday season in Kern County; donors receive rewards (hoodies available Dec. 15 to Dec. 20 and zoo tickets from Dec. 22 to Dec. 27) while donating takes less than one hour. 23ABC News
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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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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.
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NYE 90's Party
9:00 – 11:30 PM — The Padre Hotel — $20 presale — Dance the night away at a 90's themed NYE celebration with Social Vibe and special features.
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Bakersfield Jazz Orchestra Live
Evening event — Every 1st & 3rd Monday — Crusader Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live jazz with top musicians in a fun atmosphere.
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Fog Run
4-8 p.m. — Lake Ming, Bakersfield, CA — Registration required — Participate in the 36th Annual 5K-10K Fog Run to support at-risk individuals in Kern County.
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