Happy Friday! This brief has an array of topics. From sheep news to tax credit updates, we got what you need from around town and some updates you need to know about!

Today’s brief includes:

• 🐏Sheep and Rising Costs

• 📉News on Child Tax Credit

• 🔥What is Recalled Now?

• 🧁Best in Bakersfield

• 💝Galentine’s Day Lineup

• ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Friday - 71°☀️ | Saturday - 63°☀️ | Sunday - 58°🌦️

Brief Update…

Rising Costs Threaten Kern County Sheep

Kern County sheep farmers warn that California's overtime laws threaten their industry, risking wildfire prevention efforts that benefit local citizens. Rising labor costs, including a 436% wage increase for shepherds since 2000, make it hard to compete with cheaper imports. If ranchers sell their flocks, Kern County could lose its top wool production status and vital grazing services that reduce fire hazards. Citizens may face increased wildfire risks and economic impacts if the sheep industry declines.

source: bakersfield.com

Child Tax Credit

President Trump’s administration faces uncertainty regarding the future of the child tax credit as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approaches its expiration in 2025. If Congress does not act, the credit will revert from $2,000 per child to $1,000. While bipartisan support exists to maintain the $2,000 credit, debates continue over eligibility, particularly for non-working parents. The credit benefits approximately 40 million families annually, offering crucial financial relief amid rising costs for groceries, housing, and child care, underscoring its importance for family stability.

source: msn.com

Space Heaters Recalled

Vornado has recalled approximately 7,780 V2 Whole Room Heaters sold on Amazon due to electric shock and fire risks from power cord damage. The affected units, with date codes "JUL24" or "AUG24" and marked "TYPE VH2," were identified in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries or incidents have been reported. Consumers are advised to check their heaters and stop using the recalled units immediately.

source: kget.com

Happening this Weekend

• Theresa Caputo Live - 1/24 - The Fox Theater

• Southwest Market - 1/25 - 2800 Buena Vista Rd. (5-9pm)

• Bridal Event – 1/26 – KC Fairgrounds (starts at 11:30am)

• Charcuterie Workshop - 1/26 - Harrington House (Galentine’s)

Live Music

• Emo Night Tour - 1/24 - 1933 Event Center

• Michael Peters - 1/24 - Temblor

• The Habbits - 1/24 - Wine Me Up

• Angels Roost - 1/25 - Chuys on Rosedale

January Events

• Book & Wine Lovers Night - 1/29 - Wine Me up (bring a book to exchange; 6-8pm)

In my search for upcoming events, I found a “Lil Wayne Concert” scheduled for 1/31 at Mechanics Bank Theater. However, the event is not on the Mechanics Bank website or on any of his tour schedules - might be a scam? If anyone has any updates, let the brief know

Best Bakeries in Bakersfield

(per Yelp)

1. Bread & Honey

2. Sweet Surrender

3. Cornerstone Bakery

4. Alpine Pastries (building doesn’t look great but maybe their treats are good)

5. Tastries Bakery

What do you think? Is it accurate?

❣️Galentine’s Day Lineup❣️

• Wreath Making - 1/31 - Wine Me Up

• Galentine’s Doormat Paint Party - 2/3 - Wine Me Up (almost sold out)

• Candle Party - 2/4 - Wine Me Up

• Girls Night Food Class - 2/6 - The Collective

• Cookie Decorating - 2/10 - Wine Me Up

• Wine Glass Paint Night - 2/11 - Wine Me Up

• Girly Pop Gathering - 2/13 - Jerry’s Pizza (7pm-close)

• Galentine’s Craft Night - 2/13 - The Padre Hotel

• Mini Cupcake/Wine Pairing - 2/13 & 2/14 - Wine Me Up

Plan for Valentine’s Day

• Valentine’s Day Market - 2/8 - Southwest Market/Stockdale High School (5pm-9pm)

• Wine & Dine - 2/14 - The Padre Hotel

• Under the Stars - 2/15 - The Padre Hotel

• Brunch for Lovers - 2/16 - The Padre Hotel

Future Events

• Nick Swardson: Toilet Head - 2/1 - The Fox Theater

• Super Bowl Sunday - 2/9

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

• Chicago the Musical - 3/17 - Mechanics Bank Theater

• AKC Dog Show - 3/27-3/30 - KC Fairgrounds

• Bakersfield Marathon - 3/30 - Kern County Museum

• Mac & Cheese Fest - 4/19 - Location TBD

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

• Luke Bryan - 5/17 - Sillect Farms in Shafter

• Lightning in a Bottle - 5/21-5/25 - Buena Vista Lake

Kid Brief

• 2/8 - Trout Derby at the River Walk (6am-12pm)

• 2/11 - Mom & Daughter Night at Jerry’s Pizza (RSVP only; $10; 6pm)

• 2/14 - Kids Paint Workshop (Limited space; $18 per child; 11am)

• 2/14 - Harlem Globetrotters at Mechanics Bank Arena

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