Good morning, Bakersfield.

Drizzle, the adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday, is available at Kern County Animal Services (3951 Fruitvale Ave).

Found abandoned off Taft Highway, she has been treated, is now healthy and dog-friendly, and is looking for a loving home.

On July 29, Make-A-Wish Central Coast and Southern Central Valley granted 15-year-old Luis Rodriguez a new bike with safety features at Action Sports (Bakersfield) to restore his mobility after brain surgeries; Westchester Kiwanis and Crown Limozine helped support the initiative.

A brush fire destroyed more than 100 tile pallets at Bill Ray Tiles last week, leaving owner Humberto Quiroz with long restocking delays and a heavy cleanup bill (no injuries were reported) as officials urge local businesses to clear flammable debris.

State education officials plan to add science scores to the California School Dashboard to offer clearer insights on school performance; Bakersfield schools are expected to see the updated data in the coming months.

Garces Memorial High School held an open house Wednesday morning at its historic northeast campus where parents, students, alumni, faculty and benefactors celebrated the nearing completion of 16 new classrooms.

Containment efforts are underway for the Fish Fire which burned 4,201 acres with 37% containment as of Wednesday morning near Caliente; multiple fire departments are using helicopters & ground units after lifting two evacuation warnings on Monday.

A strong El Niño is brewing and could flood the Tulare Lake Bed as research & measures from a Fresno engineer aim to guide Central Valley residents.

Stay alert as the region braces for another wet season.

Kern Medical’s Columbus Clinic is hosting its free, annual Party in the Parking Lot on Saturday to help families get ready for the school year.

Community members can gather resources and tips to prepare kids for class.

Taxable property values in Kern County increased by $1 billion to $130 billion as of Jan.

1, reflecting rising real estate values + lower oil and gas valuations.

Fireflies

7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. — Bakersfield Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming tale of late-in-life romance with Eleanor Bannister.

California's Best Hip Hop Music Festival

7-9 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience live performances from top West Coast hip hop artists.