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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver struck a pedestrian at Baker St. and Sumner St. on Saturday evening, causing one death and one hospitalization, before crashing into a vehicle at Baker St. and Niles St.—the incident left two burning vehicles—with police investigating the factors. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A passenger train collided with a tractor-trailer in Shafter Saturday afternoon—both vehicles suffered damage but no injuries were reported. The Bakersfield Californian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After a data breach exposed billions of login credentials, IT specialist Robert Miles advised Bakersfield residents to use separate passwords for sensitive and non-sensitive accounts—and to enable multi-factor authentication while checking if their data was leaked. 23ABC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old boy is reported missing—Bakersfield Police say he is at risk because of his age. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ On June 21, 2025, the Bakersfield Police Department asked for community help in finding 14-year-old Addison Gamino, who was last seen around 9:00 p.m. in the 700 block of Real Rd. and is described as 5'5" tall with long brown hair — a vulnerable youth with no history of running away. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield police are asking for help finding missing 15-year-old girl Alessandra Areli Ochoa Lopez, who was last seen on the 1000 block of 33rd St on June 22 at 12:01 a.m. wearing gray and black pajamas and a black hooded sweatshirt (5'2", 150 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes) and is considered at risk (call 661-327-7111 if you have information). Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, 2025, California bars with a Type 48 license will offer drink lids upon request and display safety notices to warn against drink tampering, building on a 2024 law that required test kits. The rule will cover about 2,400 establishments and run as a two-year pilot program — ending January 1 unless extended by the legislature. 23ABC News
- ➤ Kern County Supervisors will hold a public hearing this week at the Administrative Building on Truxtun Avenue to review proposed zoning changes that may allow oil drilling in unincorporated areas. The new plan updates safety zones over more than two million acres + previous court decisions blocked drilling in 2020 and 2024 because of environmental concerns. KUZZ
SHOP NEWS
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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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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Monterey Amberjacks
6:30-8 p.m. — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Watch the excitement as the local Train Robbers take on the Amberjacks in a thrilling baseball showdown.
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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Monterey Amberjacks
6:30-8 p.m. — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of a live baseball game featuring the local Train Robbers and the Amberjacks.
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