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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield moms Sarah Foltin of Flour and Salt Bakehouse, Katie Hill of Bread and Board, and Layne Bone of Layne’s Sourdough Co. began baking sourdough for family during the pandemic and have grown their businesses as more locals value real bread — driven by social media trends and personal passion. Katie is now selling her bread at Sully’s Markets and Layne is offering bread-making classes and a century-old starter at White Star Ranch — showing that this small bakery movement is here to stay. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department said a pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run at Baker and Sumner died the next day and a driver died at Baker Street and Niles after a separate crash that left two vehicles on fire on Saturday around 6:02 p.m. — toxicology results are pending. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A 19-year-old, unlicensed man driving a BMW ran a red light on Union Ave at 11:30 p.m. on June 10 and crashed into a Dodge Charger, killing driver Jason Munoz-Cruz and injuring a passenger + police said he showed obvious signs of alcohol impairment and he faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing injury, reckless driving, driving without a license, running a red light and speeding while he is held on $700,000 bail with a court appearance set for June 30. KGET
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help finding 16-year-old Mario Guerrero, who was last seen Saturday night around 11 p.m. in the 1400 block of Telegraph Avenue and is described as 6 feet tall, 120 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes; anyone with information should call (6613277111). KGET
- ➤ A 17-year-old boy named Lorenzo Prieto was arraigned in juvenile court on murder charges for fatally shooting 20-year-old Izaiah Thor Rodriguez near Stockdale Village Shopping Center—defense attorney entered a not guilty plea while prosecutors plan a transfer to adult court with a hearing scheduled for August. KGET
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police are asking for help to find 15-year-old Alessandra Areli Ochoa Lopez who was last seen at 12:01 a.m. June 22 in the 1000 block of 33rd Street wearing gray and black pajamas and a black hooded sweatshirt (she has no history of running away), and anyone with information should call 661-327-7111. KGET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Supervisor Phillip Peters said his office has contacted SoCal Edison, CPUC and local lawmakers to help residents in the Kern River Valley facing public safety power shutoffs — his office is running cooling centers, providing transportation and meal support until a long-term fix is found — as frustrations have risen over the past two weeks. 23ABC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ June marks Lipedema Awareness Month in Bakersfield and brings focus to a painful, inherited disorder affecting about one in nine women—Dr. David Amron said it is often mistaken for obesity or lymphedema, which can lead to improper care. Bakersfield Now
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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