Bakersfield
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Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-alarm vegetation fire broke out at 12007 S. Union Ave in Bakersfield today and Kern County fire crews are working to extinguish the flames after it was reported at 1:16 p.m. — authorities urge residents to avoid the area. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Southbound Interstate 5's right lane remains closed after a multi-vehicle crash as crews work to clear debris and vehicles—causing delays for holiday weekend travelers. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Terrence Robbins, a Bakersfield flight instructor and new father, suffered life-threatening injuries and multiple fractures when his single-engine plane crashed north of Hart Park early Thursday, July 3 and is now in the hospital while the FAA investigates the cause and friends and family raise funds to help with his recovery. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In southwest Bakersfield, an assault early Saturday left one person dead and two in the hospital+the suspect is in critical condition as police continue their investigation. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community to help find a missing man who has a mental disability—he is considered at risk. The Bakersfield Californian
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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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