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Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kern County Animal Services will offer free pet adoptions at its Bakersfield shelter this week and next week to clear space for pets who run away around the Fourth of July— the shelter at 3951 Fruitvale Avenue will be closed on July 4. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield Police are seeking help to find 17-year-old Jason Rodriguez, who is at risk and was last seen on Monday, June 30 at 8 a.m. on the 300 block of E. Truxtun Avenue; anyone with useful information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at (661) 327-7111. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Francisco Garcia testified that he was not at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex when the shooting killed Mario Bravo Jr. and denied any prior knowledge of the event as he and four other gang members face charges including attempted murder from the Dec. 24 shooting on Kentucky Street—he also said a recent family dispute was unrelated. KGET
- ➤ On June 29, Bakersfield police found two boys left in a hot car for over two hours, with a one-year-old dying and a two-year-old placed in protective custody, as the 20-year-old mother Maya Hernandez—who was at a nearby medical spa—pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter + two counts of willful cruelty to a child at her July 1 arraignment and is set to return to court on July 11. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Human remains found near Ohio Drive in southeast Bakersfield led police to begin a death investigation after a call on June 29 at about 8 a.m.; the coroner’s office will release the deceased's identity later. KGET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Dolores Huerta Foundation broke ground on a $34.8 million Peace and Justice Cultural Center in Kern County — honoring the civil rights icon and providing resources for organizing, education, and cultural preservation for underprivileged communities. The center will include multipurpose halls, offices, a community kitchen, and a podcast studio and is expected to complete in January. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CHP will start a Holiday Enforcement Period today at 6:01 p.m. that will run through 11:59 p.m. on July 6—focusing on impaired, distracted, and aggressive drivers to keep roads safe. Bakersfield Now
SHOP NEWS
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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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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!
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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.
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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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Jake Gill Live Performance
11 PM - 4 AM — Krush Bar and Restaurant — Tickets available — Experience a night of country music with the talented Jake Gill, a finalist from NBC’s “The Voice.”
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