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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters in Southwest Bakersfield responded to a two-alarm structure fire this morning—one incident among several reported over the Fourth of July weekend as officials urged residents to safely cool spent fireworks and follow new regulations. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded early Saturday on the 6400 block of Springtime Court in southwest Bakersfield when an assault left one victim dead—another victim in stable condition and the suspect critically injured—as officers used non-lethal force to secure the suspect. KGET
- ➤ On July 3, BPD responded to an assault call at Walmart on Gosford Rd—when the suspect charged at officers with a knife and they used their firearm, leaving her hospitalized in stable condition while an investigation is underway. 23ABC News
- ➤ BPD is asking for help finding three at-risk children—Frankie, 13, Gemini, 8 and Genesis, 8—who were last seen on July 4 at 1:40 p.m. in southwest Bakersfield when they entered a black sedan on the 10000 block of Arden Villa Dr. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help to find at-risk adult Luis Cordero, 59, who was last seen on July 4th around 8:30 p.m. in the 3500 block of Seligman Dr in southwest Bakersfield—he is described as 5’07” tall, 201 pounds with black hair and brown eyes and was wearing a grey shirt with 'land of the free' printed on it, shorts, and Adidas shoes and socks. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bakersfield Fire Department announced the promotion of one fire captain and six fire engineers. A ceremony to honor them will be held Monday, July 7 at 8:45 a.m. at Fire Headquarters — 2101 H St. Bakersfield Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Houchin Community Blood Bank is running an urgent summer blood drive from today through July 12 in its 'Bleed for Speed' campaign—donors with O positive, O negative, or B negative blood who meet eligibility requirements can win a Family Four Pack of Gold Season Passes to Six Flags Magic Mountain. Donors can visit any blood center or mobile drive and complete a digital entry form to be entered in the drawing. Bakersfield Now
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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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Sensory Friendly Family Swim Day for Autism Families
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — McMurtrey Aquatic Center — Registration required — Enjoy a sensory-friendly swim experience for families with autistic children.
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