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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North of the River Recreation and Park District is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary festival on Saturday, October 11 at Polo Community Park with Bakersfield’s first public drone light show— the festival starts at 3 p.m. and the drone finale will be at 7:30 p.m., with carnival games, a community blood drive, live music and a championship cornhole tournament also on offer. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Marshall Sanchez — a 17-year-old Eagle Scout — raised over $10,000 to improve the Kern County Human Services Child Visitation Center by adding a half court basketball court, benches, and a refurbished playhouse to create a welcoming space for kids and parents. He started the project last Easter after noticing the center needed more games and comfort, and his work is expected to help strengthen family reunification in the community. KGET
- ➤ City officials celebrated placing the 500th and 501st guests from the Brundage Lane Navigation Center into permanent homes over the weekend—bringing the total to 501 since the shelter opened in 2020. Homelessness in Kern County slightly declined by 2.3% from last year. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tino Ibach, a 54-year-old Stevie Wonder impersonator, faces charges after he reportedly grabbed the hand of a 3-year-old girl at Snappy’s gas station on Stockdale Highway on June 30—he is charged with lewd acts with a child, attempted kidnapping, and battery and is set to appear in court on August 6. KUZZ
- ➤ A 23-year-old Tehachapi man is in custody after he allegedly stabbed his 83-year-old grandfather and burned his remains in a storage unit near Banducci Road — a hearing is set for August 25 at 9 a.m. 23ABC News
- ➤ On May 28, an intoxicated Rafael Estrada argued with his estranged wife over a divorce at an eighth-grade graduation party in east Bakersfield—he followed her into a back room and stabbed her in the neck, triggering a chase that ended in a church parking lot and led to his arrest and charges of first-degree murder. KGET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield nu-metal band Korn released heartfelt statements mourning Ozzy Osbourne, who died at 76 after his final live performance — the band members cited his support in their early days and expressed deep condolences to the Osbourne family. Bakersfield Now
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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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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.
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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.
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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 50 years of ‘Physical Graffiti’ with the son of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer.
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