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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police named 26-year-old Luis Soto-Espinoza as the suspect who wounded two people—including Adrienne Monique Ramos, 28, who died at Kern Medical after being stabbed—then injured himself before officers used non-lethal force to take him into custody on Springtime Court early Saturday. KGET
- ➤ Reginald Moland, 30, was arrested in east Bakersfield after multiple crashes on June 21 that killed a pedestrian and a driver — he faces charges including murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run resulting in death. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Angel Estrada, 46, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder for fatally stabbing Carol Joyce Ross, 60, on July 1 in southeast Bakersfield's 200 block of East 6th Street—he is held without bail and is set to return to court next week—authorities confirmed. KGET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After years of legal battles, a Kern County judge ruled in favor of Bakersfield moving forward with a new Veterans Affairs clinic at the intersection of Knudsen and Olive Drive—plaintiffs have 30 days to appeal while Congressman Valadao seeks to mandate construction to begin by September 30. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ City of Bakersfield and Circle of Life Development Foundation’s MLK CommUNITY Garden Initiative plan to turn a vacant corner on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard into a community garden — funded by $728,904 from a $22 million grant for the Southeast Strong initiative. Residents in southeast Bakersfield hope the project will fight food scarcity and improve access to fresh food — officials say it will strengthen local ties. KGET
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Xavier Alcala, a 17-year-old boxer from Bakersfield with an undefeated local record, is set to turn pro with his debut fight on August 30 in Tijuana. He began boxing at age 6 and trains hard under the guidance of his father and coach Sam Checa (USA Boxing). 23ABC News
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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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