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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Taft Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on the 1000 block of Kern Street in Taft when a white Chevrolet Silverado hit a Harley Davidson at around 10:43 a.m. on Sunday+ the truck fled the scene+ an adult male was pronounced dead. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bakersfield man died after being shot on the 800 block of Beardsley Avenue in Oildale when Mitchell Lee Farley, 38, lost his life on July 12—Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide. KGET
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a homicide on the 900 block of Nimrod Ct where officers responded at (9:45 p.m.) Sunday night to a shooting that left one person fatally injured; no suspect details have been released. KGET
- ➤ Alan Booth, 74, is accused of driving drunk and reversing his truck into a crowd at the 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade, injuring three people, and his trial has been postponed to September 15 as he faces charges (assault, DUI, and resisting arrest) while being held without bail (for allegedly driving on a suspended license and exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit). KUZZ
- ➤ Police are searching for the driver of a pickup who struck and killed a motorcycle rider in Taft at (10:45 a.m.) Sunday on Kern Street, just west of Cascade Place; a man was seen running south (in the 1100 block of Kern Street) after the crash. KUZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the County of Kern settled with former chief deputy Justin Fleeman by paying him $300,000 after he claimed he was fired for challenging Sheriff Donny Youngblood in the 2018 election. The county admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to seal his personnel file — and to provide him a retirement identification badge and not oppose his concealed carry permit. KUZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brandon Hicks, a 10-year veteran of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, was hospitalized after being diagnosed with lymphoma following leg swelling on July 2. Doctors are keeping him stable while they decide on the best treatment (the Peace Officers Research Association of California is raising funds to help cover his care and family expenses). KGET
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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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