Good morning, Bakersfield.

Olivia Willis, a senior from Centennial High School, started a football donation drive to collect gear for young athletes in Bakersfield and Christian McCaffrey will host a youth football camp at Bakersfield High School on June 13th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for kids (6-16).

Former Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Clark was found guilty on June 3 for sexual battery, stalking, assault under color of authority, false imprisonment plus three misdemeanors from 2019 incidents while on duty, and he faces up to eight years in prison.

Bakersfield Police are asking the public for help finding 14-year-old Mia Alexandra Ultreras who went missing June 3 on the 6900 block of Natchitoches Way and is considered at risk because she is a first-time runaway—she was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, burgundy T-shirt, and black pants and is described as 4 feet, 11 inches tall with a scratch on her right cheek.

Erik Gutierrez Vega, 19, on probation, was arrested on June 3 when officers discovered roughly 240 grams of suspected cocaine and cash during a search of his home on Hudson Street—he faces charges for possessing a controlled substance, possessing it for sales, and keeping a place to sell drugs with two previous Prop 36 convictions.

Bakersfield police report a surge in thefts of high-end GMC trucks in southwest neighborhoods over the past two months as vehicles such as Sierra 1500 and 2500 HD models have been taken between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. along Panama Lane and Buena Vista and they urge residents to secure their vehicles and call (661) 327-7111 with any tips.

Two arrests were made in connection with a May 27 Flower Street shooting in Bakersfield that left two men dead; 20-year-old Darwin Young now faces charges of two counts of first-degree murder, second-degree robbery and gang participation with no bail while 20-year-old Nancy Ruiz was arrested for robbery on May 30.

Jason Garibay, a 30-year-old roommate of Domingo Trevino—killed in an east Bakersfield homicide on June 2—pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and injury to a dependent adult during his May 4 court appearance and is scheduled to return on June 16 after being denied bail.

A 17-year-old from Bakersfield was charged with two counts of murder and a robbery charge for a May 27 shooting on Flower Street that killed 26-year-old Damien Joseph Bullard and 37-year-old Anthony Victor Ochoa — his juvenile court hearing is set for this week — according to prosecutors.

Yesterday, the Kern County Public Health Department and Mosquito and Vector Control District held a press conference in Bakersfield to warn residents about mosquito breeding and to advise checking yards weekly, emptying standing water, and replacing pet water bowls—measures crucial for preventing diseases like West Nile virus. Health officials noted nearly 600 local infections with nine deaths since 2004 and said they will continue monitoring the situation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.