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The Bakersfield Brief! Everything you need to know, Briefly!

November 18, 2024

Good morning, Bakersfield! This is The Bakersfield Brief bringing you brief updates from around town.

Today’s brief includes:

  • ☁️Clean Air because we care

  • 🥕E. Coli Outbreak

  • 💪Monday Motivation

  • 🦃Thanksgiving Roundup

  • 📆 Upcoming Events

Enjoy!

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Brief Update…

Clean Air Act

Nonprofits sued the EPA, claiming it violated the Clean Air Act by failing to enforce federal pollution standards in California's San Joaquin Valley, one of the most polluted regions in the U.S. The lawsuit demands the EPA act on overdue air quality plans and address regulatory failures. Despite some recent improvements, the valley remains the most polluted U.S. region for fine particulates. If successful, the suit could enforce stricter regulations, including wood-burning limits and earlier smog checks, while risking federal highway funding for California.

E. Coli Outbreak - Carrots

The CDC and FDA report a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots from Grimmway Farms, affecting 18 states, including California, with 39 cases, 15 hospitalizations, and one death. Multiple brands and sizes of organic carrots are recalled. Consumers should discard affected products, wash surfaces, and monitor for symptoms like severe diarrhea or dehydration. CDC outbreak page for more information.

Anyone who attended the Grimm Family Carrot Festival at CSUB this past weekend, be sure to monitor any symptoms.

source: kget.com

Grand Opening Alert

On November 21, Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes will host their grand opening celebration with a ribbon cutting and complimentary charcuterie samplings. This charcuterie shop, located at the corner of Rosedale Hwy. and Allen Rd., will offer small grab and go boxes to large boards for your celebration needs. Check out the Graze Craze website here. 

Monday Motivation

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Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.

Rikki Rogers

Thanksgiving Roundup

Dinner To-go

Hodel’s Country Dining - Family Pack

Feeds 4-6 people for $119.95+tax includes a 40oz turkey, several sides, rolls and a pumpkin pie. Orders due by 11/23. For more information.

Angry Barnyard BBQ

Several packages available for different family sizes to Thanksgiving a la carte dishes, even a smoked turkey. Order for a Wednesday, 11/27, pickup. Order online.

Costco

Costco is offering a Thanksgiving dinner kit for 8, priced at $179.99, allowing you to enjoy the holiday without the hassle of cooking.

Albertsons & Vons

This holiday meal deal starting at $69.99 offers different main course options such as a turkey, ham, or even a prime rib dinner deal. Pre-order by going online and selecting your store location.

Target

Target’s Thanksgiving meal bundle feeds 4 people for $20. Includes a turkey, several sides, and cranberry sauce. Although mainly canned items, allows you to save time in the kitchen.

Prefer to go out? Make a reservation

Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Feast allowing you to dress up and leave the cooking, and cleaning, to someone else. Adult dinners cost $68 and $22 for kids 12 & under. Be sure to make your reservations soon! Call 661-427-4900.

Events

Plan Ahead:

2025:

Sports

Monday Night Football (NFL):

  • Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys at 5:15pm on ESPN

    • Let’s see who the actual star of Texas is!

Kid Brief

  • KLC Story Time at the Park - Weekly - Saturdays 1pm to 3pm - Heritage Park

  • i9 Sports (flag football and soccer - ages 3-14) signups for upcoming leagues - various date ranges and locations

Thanksgiving Poll - Cranberry Sauce

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Future Holiday Reminders

  • 10 Days until Thanksgiving

  • 37 Days until Christmas

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