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🎄 Christmas parades, a manhunt, and dogs.

December 5 in Bakersfield

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Bako T
December 05, 2024

Town & Country Village Tree Lighting 11/29

Welcome to your weekly Bakersfield update! Today is Thursday, December 5, 2024.

In this week’s Bako Weekly:

  • 🎄 Christmas events

  • 🚨 Convict on the run

  • 🥑 A Mexican restaurant

I almost skipped this week’s post since there aren’t too many events happening this weekend. I was planning to take a little break but decided to share the info I do have—it’s short and sweet, but I hope you’ll still find it helpful!

Here’s what’s happening this week:

News

🚨 A manhunt for 34-year-old Cesar Hernandez, a convicted murderer who escaped custody, has entered its third day, causing significant disruptions in Delano. Hernandez fled from a corrections van at the Kern County Superior Courthouse, prompting school closures and postponed holiday events. Personally, I don’t think he’s still in Delano, but the search continues.

📋 Kern County is recruiting volunteers to serve on the Grand Jury for a one-year term. This important role involves investigating county entities, addressing citizen complaints, and evaluating road conditions and more, with recommendations often considered by the Board of Supervisors. Applications are now open—apply online!

Bakersfield Weekend Weather

Date

High (°F)

Low (°F)

Thur. Dec. 5

☀️ 62

42

Fri. Dec. 6

☀️ 62

42

Sat. Dec. 7

⛅ 63

44

Sun. Dec. 8

⛅ 62

40

Food and Drinks

🌯 Que Pasa Mexican Cocina (Southwest): This Mexican restaurant is making a comeback in town with a brand-new, larger location! After leaving its spot at the Marketplace in February, the restaurant is reopening at Coffee Road and Truxtun Avenue, in the former home of Frugatti’s. The new space is three times bigger, featuring two bars and a banquet room. Opens Friday, December 6.

Christmas Parades

🎄 Here’s a list of Christmas parades, events, and tree lighting ceremonies:

Things to Do

🐕️ Streets of Bakersfield: Short-term foster program where you can take shelter dogs for a few hours or the whole weekend! Saturday, December 7. Pickup available 10 AM to noon. Dogs must be returned by 3:30 PM. Sleepover dogs must be returned Monday, December 9 by 4 PM.

🚚 Hello Kitty Café Truck:  The Hello Kitty Café Truck is rolling into town! Visit it at the Valley Plaza Mall by the food court entrance. The truck will feature exclusive merch and treats, including an iridescent tote, hoodies, plush blankets, keychains, pins, patches, mugs, plush toys, thermals, and apparel like ringer and lilac tees. Sweet options include macarons, madeleines, a 3-piece cookie set, and a giant cookie. Card payments only. Saturday, December 7. 10 AM to 7 PM.

Local Markets

Random

⚡ Tickets for the 2025 Lightning in a Bottle festival go on sale this Friday, December 6, at noon! The four-day electronic dance music festival will take place from May 21 to May 25, 2025, at Buena Vista Lake.

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