Good morning, Bakersfield.

Pyrenees French Bakery (established in 1887) has served Old Town Kern with French treats and Basque heritage for over a century.

The family-run bakery values local support and plans to stay in the family with hopes of a fourth-generation transition.

Douglas Lemmons, an 83-year-old volunteer reptile wrangler, has spent over 70 years rescuing snakes across Kern County and educating locals about the vital role reptiles play in nature (he now averages one or two calls a day and responds to emergencies 24/7).

The Better Business Bureau warns Bakersfield homeowners that some air duct cleaning companies use low-price ads to pressure them into paying extra and advises checking online licenses and reviews before signing a contract.

Carnitas Premium (located at 3900 Niles St) serves family-recipe Mexican dishes daily and cooks fresh carnitas at 6 a.m.; owner Jose Sanchez said a second location at Union and 19th will open in 10 days.

During the Fourth of July holiday, the Kern County Fire Department boosted staffing by 179 to handle 357 emergency incidents—including 203 fires—and nearly 1,400 911 calls.

It also saw illegal fireworks reports drop to 3,500 from 4,400 last year.

Kern Medical is now receiving a universal blood product from Houchin Community Blood Bank for patients at risk of severe bleeding — a first for Kern County.

Bakersfield cyclist Joe Petersen, 68, led Team Skipper to win the 60-69 mixed division at the Race Across America on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026+ setting a new speed record in his 20th race.

He now prepares for the HooDoo 500 in St. George, Utah in August.

Comedy Night with Jeff Dye

6:30-11 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — $30-$40 — Experience a night of laughter with Jeff Dye's sharp and hilarious comedy.

Bakersfield International Music Festival 2026

All day — CSUB Music — Registration required — A ten-day solo & chamber music program welcoming aspiring pianists and string players from 7th grade onward.

Midland Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Mechanics Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Midland as they bring their country hits to Bakersfield.

Hat Trick Watch Experience at Dave & Buster's

12 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Bakersfield — Starting at $24.99 — Enjoy unlimited wings, fries, and video games while cheering for your favorite team on massive screens.

Comedy Night with Joe Torry

8-10 p.m. — Legends Lounge & Event Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening filled with side-splitting laughter from comedy legend Joe Torry.

Lefty Gunplay Concert

8-11:30 p.m. — La Movida Night Club — Tickets from $94 — Lefty Gunplay brings an unforgettable live music experience to Bakersfield.