Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
Good morning, Bakersfield.
An unplanned power outage left 2,138 customers without electricity in Oildale near Meadows Field Airport—PG&E reported the incident at 4:19 p.m. on June 29 and crews evaluated the electrical system with power expected to return by 10:15 p.m.
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking help finding at-risk 78-year-old Roosevelt Hollins, last seen on June 28 at around 6:30 p.m. in the 12000 block of Soltierra Place in southwest Bakersfield (he is 5’11”, 175 pounds with gray hair, brown eyes and a short beard).
A Kern County woman was accused of elder abuse and identity theft and remains at large as the sheriff's office asks the public for tips to find Tory Baxter—contact authorities if you have any information.
Several hundred people attended a groundbreaking ceremony downtown where 95-year-old Dolores Huerta and her son Emilio marked the launch of plans for the Dolores Huerta Peace and Justice Cultural Center — honoring local civil rights contributions — as construction is set to begin in July. The center will open in January to serve as a home for grassroots organizing and cultural preservation.
Taft College held its 29th annual Transition to Independent Living (TIL) graduation ceremony on Friday, celebrating 16 students with disabilities who learned to live independently.
Program assistant director John Dodson said the event marked an important milestone toward self-reliance.
Utah Senator Mike Lee withdrew a proposal to sell over 200 million acres of public land, including 16 million acres in the Kern River Valley.
He said the bill lacked clear safeguards to ensure the land was sold only to American families — a move that the Kern River Conservancy welcomed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millionaires Concert
9:00 – 10:30 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — Tickets starting at $24.12 — Dance the night away with Millionaires and Blade Trip rocking the stage!
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse Tribute
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — Tickets from $21.03 — Celebrate the music of Amy Winehouse with live performances and a vibrant atmosphere.
Nurse-Family Partnership Graduation Ceremony
3:00-5:30 p.m. — Richard Prado Center — Free entry — Celebrate the achievements of graduating Nurse-Family Partnership students and their families in a special ceremony.
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