Good morning, Bakersfield.

A motorcyclist was critically injured after a crash at Union Avenue and 34th Street late Tuesday night when a gray Honda minivan attempting a left turn collided with him—he was taken to a local hospital—while the minivan driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.

A high-speed chase unfolded in Bakersfield today after police responded to reports of a reckless driver near Olive Drive and Coffee Road—40-year-old Fred White allegedly tried to force another vehicle off the road—before he surrendered at Buck Owens Boulevard and Sillect Avenue and was booked on several charges.

Gabriela Rodriguez, 54, was fatally stabbed while getting her mail at her south Bakersfield home on Ream Way on July 15—Derrick Williams, 50, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder as her family hosted a car wash fundraiser on Union Avenue to help during this difficult time.

Bakersfield police are asking for help finding a missing 13-year-old boy named Marsean Hall, who was last seen on July 19th at about 7 p.m. on the 300 block of Pacheco Road—he is described as Black, 5 ft 7 in tall, weighing 200 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and wearing a red shirt, black pants and white shoes.

Buena Vista Museum in Bakersfield displays giant megalodon shark teeth from prehistoric times—each inch showing roughly 10 feet of shark—in an exhibit that Koral Hancharick said highlights the area’s ancient underwater past at 2018 Chester Ave.

The Steam Academy — organized by Power Moves 365 — will focus on building structures and storm resilience at Beale Memorial Library on Truxtun Ave, starting at 11 a.m. on July 26.

The free event welcomes participants aged 11 and older.

Kern Transit resumed its Free Rides for Students program on July 1, letting elementary, middle, high school and college students ride buses for free by showing a valid student ID — the service runs until June 30 and includes Dial-A-Ride options.

Bakersfield College’s Panorama campus is one of the stops where students can access the program.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Concert Featuring LIL KAYLA & LOU DEEZI

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets from $36.01 — Enjoy an evening of Hip-Hop/Rap with emerging artists Lil Kayla and Lou Deezi.

In The End - The Linkin Park Experience

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience the energy of Linkin Park's tribute band performing fan favorites live.