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

Today’s brief includes:

• ☔Heavy Rain

• 💪Monday Motivation

• 👱‍♂️Governor Visit

• 🦃Thanksgiving App ideas

• 📆 Upcoming Events

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Monday - 59°🌧️ | Tuesday - 61°🌧️ | Wednesday - 60°☁️

Brief Update…

California’s Heavy Rain

California is experiencing an atmospheric river storm, causing severe flooding, road closures, and evacuation warnings in northern California such as Sonoma. Meteorologists warn residents to avoid travel and remain cautious as river levels subside slowly. This rare bomb cyclone has brought record rainfall, posing significant risks to life, property, and infrastructure statewide.

source: msn.com

Monday Motivation

Governor to Visit Kern County Today

California Governor Gavin Newsom will visit Kern County on Monday as part of his “California Jobs First” tour, focusing on regional job creation and economic growth. He will meet with local leaders and workers at an undisclosed location and make public statements at 11a., which can be livestreamed on his YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

source: kget.com

Events

• Friendsgiving Trivia Night - 11/27 - Chuys Baja Grill Rosedale (7pm)

• Holiday Pop Up - 11/30 - 16717 Bellewood Pl. (10am-2pm)

• Bakersfield Condors vs. Ontario Reign - 11/30 - Mechanics Bank Arena

  • Teddy Bear Toss night

  • Tree lighting ceremony before the game

• CALM Holiday Lights - starting 11/30 - CALM (purchase tickets)

Plan Ahead:

• Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra - 12/6 - Mechanics Bank Arena

• Drive-in Movie Nights - 12/6-12/7 - Cherry Acres ($20 per car/reservations required)

• Holiday Lamplight Tours - 12/7 - Kern County Museum (5pm-9pm; $10 ages 3 & up)

• Christmas on the Farm - 12/7-12/8 - Cherry Acres (9am-5pm)

• Christmas Charcuterie Workshop - 12/9 - Wine Me Up

• The Nutcracker - 12/13-12/15 - Mechanics Bank Theater (must purchase tickets)

• NOR’s Christmas Parade - 12/14 - N. Chester (10am)

• Cirque Dream Holidaze - 12/16 - Mechanics Bank Theater (must purchase tickets)

• 1st Annual Christmas Pajama Takeover - 12/21 - Downtown Bakersfield

2025:

• Boots in the Park - 3/7/25 - Bakersfield Sports Village

• Mud Factor - 4/26/25 - Kern County Raceway Park

Let us know about events coming up!

Sports

Monday Night Football (NFL):

• Baltimore Ravens vs. the Los Angeles Chargers at 5:15pm on ESPN

Kid Brief

• Meet Santa - 11/29-11/30 - The Bakersfield Christmas Market (Hobby Lobby Parking lot

  • 11/29 - 5-7pm

  • 11/30 - 12-3pm

• Santa Letters Express - 12/2-12/16 -Riverlakes Community Center (and other participating locations)

  • Write and send a letter to Santa and receive a letter back

• Santa Home Visits - 12/2-12/19 - call to book

• Kids Christmas Craft Fair - 12/7 - Hobby Lobby parking lot (2pm-5pm)

• 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 Brief

Last Minute Things to bring as a guest

1. Flowers in a vase

2. Box of chocolates

3. Holiday drink mix or wine

4. Easy app

Appetizer Ideas

1. Best Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

2. Pepper Jelly over cream cheese and crackers

3. Cranberry Sauced meatballs

4. Bacon Wrapped Dates

5. Caprese Skewers

Sponsorship

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Future Holiday Reminders

• 3 Days until Thanksgiving

• 30 Days until Christmas

Thanksgiving Holiday Poll

Results will be revealed Friday!

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