Bakersfield
Today
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart in Bakersfield reported a 10% rise in online holiday orders as employees began fulfilling orders at 4 a.m. for trending items like viral Fugglers plush toys and a Wicked-themed UNO game, and shoppers can order online until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 23ABC News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent fog helped local orchards overcome a shortage of chill hours — a boost that revived yields and eased concerns for farmers this month. The Bakersfield Californian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arvin High School’s National Honor Society chapter earned the Chapter Pillar Award after completing 300+ hours of service from 2024 to 2025 (and is planning a future pajamas drive), with city council recognition marking its first national award among over 16,000 chapters. 23ABC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at CSU Bakersfield discovered endangered kit fox pups on campus in two litters, and their mapping efforts will guide future campus development to protect the species (funded by a National Wildlife Federation grant). 23ABC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Bakersfield treated 14-year-old Quincy when doctors detected a kidney tumor, removing it within five days and planning six months of chemotherapy. Seven years later, the cancer-free teenager aims to be a forensic scientist and his mother remains grateful for the hospital's zero treatment bill. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Jenny, a Bakersfield mother, recounted how her son Dionisio overcame leukemia after receiving 16 rounds of chemotherapy at St. Jude (Memphis) and now thrives at 14 while planning a future in medicine; she stressed that donations are needed to keep this free, life-saving care available for children. Bakersfield Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bolt, a white Alaskan Husky available for adoption at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center, is seeking his forever home this holiday season. Shelter director Matthew Buck said Bolt (in care for three months and at high risk for euthanasia) is friendly with staff but avoids dominant male dogs. 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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Comedy Night with David Koechner
6:30-10:00 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — $35 General Admission ($50 Preferred Seating) — Enjoy a night filled with laughs from actor and comedian David Koechner.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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