Bakersfield
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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A vigil at Union Cemetery honored the memory of homeless residents while organizers prepare for the annual point-in-time count to guide local support services (volunteer registration is open through January 9). 23ABC News
- ➤ Tehachapi crossing guard Terry Stanley, who has worked for seven years, spreads kindness at Tehachapi High School as he smiles and waves to drivers and students during morning and afternoon drop-offs — his routine reminds drivers to slow down for safety. 23ABC News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new study released today recommends loosening oil regulations to help control rising fuel prices. The report warns that planned increases in Kern County oil drilling under the new state law may not be enough to prevent escalating gasoline costs. The Bakersfield Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The California Energy Commission approved a Canadian company’s 500-megawatt compressed-air energy storage project north of Rosamond on Friday. Construction will start early next year+ the project is expected to expand local energy storage capacity. The Bakersfield Californian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Suze Lopez, a Bakersfield woman who lived with a 20-year cyst, gave birth via emergency surgery after doctors identified an abdominal ectopic pregnancy (a rare case). She now recovers at home with her healthy baby boy, Ryu. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Kern County Public Health is investigating a scabies outbreak at Golden State Annex in McFarland and unsafe, unsanitary conditions at Core Civic in California City, with officials working to prevent further spread (investigation ongoing). 23ABC News
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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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A Time to Laugh
7-9 p.m. — Doré Theatre — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the healing power of laughter with clean comedy from Marcus D. Wiley.
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