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Monday, June 1st, 2026

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • South of the Tracks Youth Softball League (formed for at-risk kids) marks 35 years serving southeast Bakersfield as it grows from 4 teams to 16 teams with about 250 players at East Belle Terrace Park West.  23ABC News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Bakersfield Puerto Rican Salsa Festival

    1-8 p.m. — Kern County Shrine Club — Donations accepted — Dance to salsa beats and enjoy Puerto Rican culture while raising funds for student scholarships.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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  • The Lovers Rock - Sade Tribute

    8-11 p.m. — BottleShock Wine and Brew — Fundraising event — Enjoy a night of Sade's legendary sounds while supporting Kern County students in music and STEM education.

    Sat, 6/13/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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