Bakersfield
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield Search and Rescue along with several agencies removed a vehicle from a canal on Tuesday, Dec. 16 — using specialized resources to conduct a safe recovery that prevents environmental risks. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Ramm Hospitality surprised five veteran families with holiday gifts on Tuesday, Dec. 16 during the annual Hope for Heroes event at Hilton Garden Inn. The festive luncheon (marking its fourth year) featured Santa delivering personalized gifts to each family. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1890 Kern County Land Company launched the Rosedale Colony to attract British aristocrats known as remittance men who planned to farm 20-acre lots on 12,000 acres. The colony failed due to water shortages; today its legacy appears along Rosedale Highway (a nod to local heritage). KVPR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fuel pipeline proposals aimed at reducing reliance on Kern oil are being considered as local energy officials address supply concerns caused by permitting delays — plans include importing refined fuels from other states. The Bakersfield Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA research shows that prolonged tule fog is giving essential chill hours to local farms to protect fruit, nut, and deciduous crops. Farmers say the cool, moist air benefits orchards — a welcome advantage — while they monitor how long the fog will last. 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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