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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Kern County Firefighters battled a trailer fire at Superior Mobile Homes Park in Oildale—spreading to a nearby house—and just over an hour later a separate fire sparked by metal cutting broke out, with officials saying both incidents are under investigation for possible arson amid triple-digit heat. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department asked residents for help identifying two suspects who robbed a Fastrip at 1200 Coffee Rd on June 1 at 5:30 a.m. by using a firearm to demand money before fleeing in a gray Mercedes SUV—one suspect is described as a thin man wearing glasses, a hooded sweater, blue jeans, a face mask and blue nitrile gloves while the other may be an obese person in all-black clothing. KGET
- ➤ A 27-year-old woman, Hisa Ann Castillo, is facing felony charges after she allegedly drove drunk and hit a parked car on Highway 178 at 1 a.m. on June 13, killing one and injuring another — she is held on $700,000 bail and is due in court on June 27. KGET
- ➤ A Kern County jury found 28-year-old Kira Conerly-Burton II guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Michael Rico Stubbs in central Bakersfield on March 22—he will face a life term at next month’s sentencing hearing. KGET
- ➤ Michael Allen Fontes is set for retrial on Aug. 4 — he was accused of raping Cari Anderson in 1997 and leaving her for dead after an attack that left her with severe injuries before she died in 2021 — following a 2023 trial that acquitted him of sodomy while the jury deadlocked on other charges. KGET
- ➤ In Kern County 2024, 6,985 cases of elder abuse were reported—experts note that only 1 in 44 cases of financial abuse is reported— and seniors are advised to freeze credit and set up banking alerts to catch unusual transactions. 23ABC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As summer heats up, officials warn that hot, dry conditions in our region raise wildfire risks, and campfires are banned below 5,000 feet in Sequoia National Forest — visitors must keep fires supervised and fully doused to prevent accidents. They urge everyone to follow fire safety rules and secure a permit when camping in allowed areas. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Henry Oliver is a Vietnam veteran running as the final candidate in the Arvin Special Election—if elected, he will work to boost public safety and repair city roads while ballots are mailed on July 28 and must be postmarked by August 26. 23ABC News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ After more than 20 years in planning, Bakersfield Commons now starts construction on two large warehouses on a 255-acre site where workers are maneuvering huge tilt-up walls this week—one warehouse will cover 91,000 square feet and the other 209,000 square feet. The project will be completed in October with a ribbon cutting in November—marking the first new construction in decades for the area. KGET
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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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Tribute to Café Tacvba by La Chilanga Band
7 PM — Rock & Wings — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant fusion of Latino and pop music with La Chilanga Band.
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