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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple California Highway Patrol units responded to a collision in South Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon when a vehicle overturned and hit a brick wall at 1501 Wilson Road—crews taped off the intersection as cleanup continued while the cause remains under investigation. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield Police are asking community members to help locate a missing teen from Real Road, who is considered at risk because he has never run away before. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ A juvenile was arrested today at about 4:51 a.m. in southwest Bakersfield after officers responded to gunfire on Stockdale Highway (5600 block) and recovered a gun (believed to be used in the fatal shooting), with a witness identifying the suspect and the victim pronounced dead at Kern Medical. KUZZ
- ➤ Two pedestrians walking in an Oildale alley were struck and trapped under a vehicle when the driver fled on foot after a slow-speed deputy pursuit on Saturday night—Kern County officials said. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ Bakersfield police are asking the community for help finding at-risk 75-year-old Viet Truong, who was last seen on June 14th at 4:50 p.m. in the 11900 block of Wethersfield St—he is 5’04” tall, 160 lbs, has short white hair and dark brown eyes and was wearing a white Adidas shirt, blue Adidas shorts and blue Adidas shoes. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On June 14th, Kern County deputies arrested a suspect after a slow-speed pursuit in Oildale led to two pedestrians being hit and hospitalized at Kern Medical with moderate to major injuries — the suspect was charged with felony hit and run, resisting an officer and evading arrest. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Camp Owens in Kernville, Kern County Probation K-9 Officer Jessey Esposito and his dog Sepp practiced searching for evidence and making suspects surrender in training exercises. Esposito said the training boosts safety (a key gain) and added that Sepp will retire this summer (ending his service). Bakersfield Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern and the Ceasar Chavez Foundation will cut the ribbon for Renaissance at Baker, a new affordable housing complex at 1001 Baker Street in east Bakersfield scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m. The project includes 85 units — a job training center and neighborhood upgrades like bus stops and bike lanes — to help local families. KUZZ
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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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Battle of the Bartenders
2-6 p.m. — The Iron Lily Venue — All-inclusive ticket required — Experience a lively cocktail showdown with top local bartenders and food samplings benefitting the Houchin Community Blood Bank.
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El Jerry Gerardo Coronel & Más
9 p.m. — La Movida Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience vibrant Latin rhythms and energetic performances from Erick Y La Zecta.
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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Dublin Leprechauns
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Ticket availability and fair pricing — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup in Bakersfield.
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Soccer Camp in Bakersfield
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Soccer Complex — Registration required — Enhance skills with Real Madrid Foundation coaches in a fun and inclusive environment.
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