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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A beloved community event returns as three local companies offer guided rafting trips for kids 8 and up, with an hour-long run for $75 or a two-hour trip with lunch—held at 10 Kern River Drive on June 11. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A brush fire started Wednesday night near I-5 at Fort Tejon Road and forced an evacuation warning for areas north of Temescal Drive, Digier Road, south of I-5, east of Grapevine Road, and west of I-5—fire crews dropped water by helicopter as the blaze burned 133 acres and reached 5% containment by early morning. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jason Garibay, 30, admitted he killed his 74-year-old roommate, Domingo Trevino, by stomping on his head and neck at an apartment on South Williams Street on Monday—he said they did not get along and he acted after hearing a homophobic slur, and he now faces murder and elder assault charges with a preliminary hearing set later this month. KGET
- ➤ On March 16, a Kern County sheriff’s lieutenant with a BAC nearly four times the legal limit crashed a minivan at Allen Road and Stockdale Highway at 11:46 a.m., hitting three vehicles and later fleeing a hit-and-run crash before being arrested after a short standoff — he now faces nine felony counts. KGET
- ➤ A Bakersfield woman—35-year-old Alicia Iona Thornton with prior strikes—was convicted on two felony counts for arson after she poured rubbing alcohol on Crab in a Bag restaurant’s front door on Union Avenue on Feb. 27, 2024, and her sentencing is scheduled for July 10. KGET
- ➤ A man accused of beating a developmentally disabled man at a convenience store on Ming Avenue in Bakersfield was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday—he pleaded no contest to assault and was taken into custody immediately. KGET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The STEM Department at Bakersfield College hosted an info session on Thursday, June 5 at the Science and Engineering Building on Panorama Campus for incoming STEM students and their families from across Kern County. Professors, counselors and advisors discussed program details, transfer info, financial aid and support services — followed by a dinner for questions and feedback. Bakersfield College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Melissa Hurtado’s four bills cleared the Senate and will move to the Assembly as part of her Common Sense Plan to improve water oversight and support small businesses. The package includes measures to update water forecasting, fund floodplain restoration, upgrade Meadows Field Airport, and strengthen antitrust penalties—efforts aimed at benefiting the Central Valley. 23ABC News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Makeup Blowout Sale in Bakersfield
10 AM - 5 PM — Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield — Free entry — Experience a massive annual sale with discounts up to 75% on top beauty brands.
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