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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community for help in finding Jesse Collins III (62), who was last seen on February 7th near Memorial Hospital in the 400 block of 34th Street. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A vegetation fire burned a few acres near the Park at Riverwalk amphitheater on July 9 and the Bakersfield Fire Department with help from the Kern County Fire Department arrested one person for arson—the suspect was later booked into Lerdo Jail with no injuries or property damage reported. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Two inmates—David Charles Macon and Michael Gaddy—were convicted on July 9 for attacking another inmate on April 7 at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano using inmate-made stabbing weapons that caused at least eight wounds and now face additional penalties with a sentencing hearing set for August 1. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Police arrested four people for killing a 34-year-old woman in Wasco and fatally shot one suspect on Interstate 5 while search warrants led to the seizure of 20 guns+8 stolen vehicles and uncovered marijuana grows at several sites. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Two inmates—David Charles Macon, 50, and Michael Gaddy, 49—were convicted of assaulting another inmate with homemade weapons and a wooden cane at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano after an April 7 incident left the victim with at least eight wounds; sentencing is set for Aug. 1. KGET
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ As triple-digit temperatures sweep the Central Valley, PG&E is offering new summer savings programs to help residents manage high energy bills. The utility’s Match My Payment Program gives qualifying Kern County households up to $1,000 in credits on past-due bills if they pay at least $50—this program runs through Dec. 31—while other options like Budget Billing help keep costs low. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Bakersfield judge ruled in favor of the city in a lawsuit over a long-awaited Veterans Affairs clinic project, allowing construction to move forward despite concerns about kit fox habitats—plaintiffs have 30 days to appeal the decision. 23ABC News
- ➤ State Senator Shannon Grove has encouraged residents to donate new backpacks for Kern County K–12 students as part of a drive that runs until July 31—Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—with drop-offs accepted at her Bakersfield office, West Side Recreation & Park District in Taft and Ridgecrest City Hall. KGET
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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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