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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Saturday night, officers responded at 10:15 p.m. to a white pickup truck stuck on an embankment on Caliente Bodfish Rd—emergency air support was called at 10:45 p.m. and the driver and a passenger were taken to Kern Medical with major injuries. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Fire Department said on May 31 that a trailer fire on the 6000 block of State Rd in Oildale killed one person and two dogs—firefighters rescued one person and a dog—and arson investigators and the coroner were called to the scene. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On May 31 at 10:27 p.m., Bakersfield police responded to a call on E. Brundage Ln and found a man fatally struck by a vehicle — the driver fled the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delano Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains called for California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph to resign after she admitted at a state hearing this morning that the agency does not study how its rules affect gas prices & new fuel standards could raise prices by nearly 50 cents per gallon. KUZZ
SHOP NEWS
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On-Site Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Able Care Home — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities dedicated to exceptional care and engaging activities.
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Shoreline Mafia Concert in Bakersfield
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience the unique West Coast flow of Shoreline Mafia live in concert.
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You Should Be Dancing - A Tribute To The Bee Gees
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Prices may vary — Groove to the iconic sounds of the Bee Gees in this lively tribute performance.
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USPA Tested and Open We Are Strong Powerlifting Championships
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — National Academy of Strength and Power — Registration fee required — Compete in various powerlifting divisions in a well-organized championship event.
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Alfred Robles Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-9:30 p.m. — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Catch a rising star in comedy with Alfred Robles, who turned setbacks into laughs.
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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Dublin Leprechauns
6:30-8 p.m. — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Ticket sales support a charitable cause — Experience an exciting baseball matchup while contributing to a great community initiative.
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Purity, Humility & New Meditation Techniques
7-8:30 p.m. — Greenacres Community Center — Free entry — Explore insights on purity and humility while learning new meditation techniques.
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Summer Nights Truck and Car Show
12 PM — Kern County Fair And Event Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience cool trucks, delicious food, and good vibes during this summer celebration.
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Homebuyer Workshop
10 AM – 3 PM — Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County - Armstrong Youth Center — Free entry — Gain essential homebuying knowledge with expert advice and access to financial assistance options.
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Virtual Tour of Summit Hills Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — The Pointe at Summit Hills — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options with an emphasis on exceptional care and quality dining.
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