Springing into Monday!

April 28th - Springing into reality

April 28, 2025

Happy Monday! What a wild weekend with the rain and lightning!! Hope everyone stayed dry. We are heading into the final days of April with May in the weekend forecast so let’s get started.

Today’s brief includes:

  • 🏢New Luxury Apartments

  • 🍨Mr. Dimples

  • Prop 36

  • 🍽️Weeknight Dinner Ideas

  • 📆Events

  • ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Monday - 72°⛅ | Tuesday - 82°☀️ | Wednesday - 85°⛅

Brief Update

New Luxury Apartments🏢

Park Center at Seven Oaks, a 520-unit luxury apartment complex located at White Lane and Allen Road, is set to become the largest and most upscale in Bakersfield. Developed by Fuller Apartment Homes, it will offer resort-style amenities, high-speed broadband, and aims to support local economic growth. City officials see it as expanding housing options in the primarily single-family Seven Oaks area.

source: kbak.com

“Mr. Dimples” goes Viral🍨

Gilbert Juarez, known as "Mr. Dimples," went viral on TikTok for his positivity, leading to an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. A Bakersfield food truck vendor, Juarez wowed Hudson, who tipped him $1,000 to help repair his truck. His joyful spirit has inspired fans worldwide, and his story highlights how kindness can bring unexpected rewards.

Prop 36 Brings Tougher Penalties

California’s Prop 36, which increases penalties for repeat drug and theft offenders, passed with strong support in Kern County, where 77% of voters approved it. Kern now leads the state in Prop 36 case filings, with 24 cases per 100,000 residents. Residents like former shop owner Heidi Shubin feel hopeful the stricter penalties will deter crime, protect businesses, and offer mandated treatment options for offenders. Overall, the law brings relief to the community, aiming to reduce repeat offenses and improve public safety.

source: kget.com

Events

  • Horror Plant Night - 4/28 - Jerry’s Pizza

    • Paint a spooky pot, pot a plant, and watch horror movies.

  • Spring Concerts - Starting 5/1 - The Marketplace

    • The Marketplace in Bakersfield will host free spring concerts every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., starting May 1 through June 26.

  • Get Lit - 5/2 - Kern County Museum

    • Enjoy margaritas and tacos under the neon lights of the Kern County Museum

  • 3rd annual Give Big at the Park - 5/3 - The Park at River Walk

  • Culture & Arts Festival - 5/3 - CSUB

    • Kern County Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in their Culture & Arts celebration. This event will include vendors, local artists, music and cultural performances.

🌮Cinco De Mayo Celebrations🍻

🌸Mother’s Day Events🌸

Reminder: Mother’s Day is Sunday, 5/11

Future Events

Food Brief

Dinners for the Week

Don’t Forget

Houchin Community Blood Bank is launching two appreciation promotions from April 28 to May 3, 2025, to encourage donations. Donors will receive two free CALM Zoo tickets and a limited-edition “They Not Like Us” sticker inspired by Kendrick Lamar. All blood types are needed, especially O and A. Donors must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 16 or older with consent. Appointments can be made online at hcbb.com/schedule or by calling HCBB at (661) 323-4222, though walk-ins are welcome.

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