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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff’s officials said a man went missing near Old Isabella Road Recreation Site at Lake Isabella on Saturday at about 6:20 p.m. after swimming without a life jacket and was found dead Sunday—officials urge using Coast Guard-approved flotation devices. KGET
- ➤ Kern County firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in the 6000 block of State Road in northwest Bakersfield on May 31 at 1:36 p.m., finding local resident Amber Marie Wimberley (52) and two dogs dead while one person and one dog outside were injured and investigators from the fire department and sheriff’s office began examining the scene. KGET
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash on Westside Parkway on Sunday when officers responded at 3:17 p.m. and found a driver suffering major injuries after traveling at high speed, losing control, striking a guard rail, and overturning the vehicle - the driver was transported to a hospital while toxicology tests are pending. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield police arrested 30-year-old Jason Garibay on Monday, June 2 at 5:13 a.m. after officers found a body in an east Bakersfield apartment on South Williams Street—he now faces murder and related charges. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A GoFundMe has been set up for the children of Taylor Denay Dominguez—killed on May 28 at a graduation party on Monterey Street by her estranged husband Rafael Estrada—to help cover immediate needs and relocation. KGET
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community to help locate 17-year-old Aubree Ana Hernandez, who was last seen May 31 in the 5700 block of Marbella Street—she is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes, and was wearing blue jeans and a gray sweatshirt; anyone with information should call 661-327-7111. KGET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, June 2, BC Food Services & the Office of Student Life hosted a culinary demonstration and tasting to honor AANHPI Month, with demonstrations of Chicken Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, Spam Musubi, and Filipino Pork Ribs and plenty of guests sampling the dishes. Bakersfield College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Library is launching a summer reading challenge this June and July for readers of all ages—participants earn a free book when they complete 10 books or 10 hours of reading—and will serve free meals for children aged 2 to 18 at select locations from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bakersfield Now
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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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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Vallejo Seaweed
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch an exciting summer baseball game while supporting a good cause.
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