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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frazier Park will host the 57th annual Fiesta Days featuring a parade, carnival rides, food vendors, and live music. The Mountain Memories Association—organizer of the event—has planned the three-day celebration with raffles and activities for all ages. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ North of the River Recreation and Park District will begin its TotalFit Circuit on Monday, August 11, running until Friday, September 15 for $69, and will host a six-week Super Smash Bros. Ultimate league on Saturdays for $150 with a separate program for ages 3 to 6 costing $69 — the events give residents both fitness and gaming choices — as part of the district’s fall offerings. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An unidentified man died in hospital after a head-on crash on Thursday at about 2:20 p.m. on Rosamond Boulevard—west of 45th Street—while Jonathon Rubio is hospitalized with major injuries amid suspected impaired driving. KGET
- ➤ Two people, Marlon Ledezma aged 34 and Juan Gurrola aged 47, were arrested early Friday after a shooting on North Chester Ave — Ferguson Ave area in Oildale — where one person was severely wounded and taken to a hospital; both are set to appear in court on August 5. KGET
- ➤ Kern County Sheriff's Office is actively present near North Chester and Ferguson avenues as deputies search a vehicle and close Washington Street—details of the investigation remain limited. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is asking residents to help identify a suspect white Ford Fusion four-door sedan—damaged on the passenger side—that fled after striking 56-year-old Richard Daniel Forte in a hit-and-run near South Union and Hosking avenues between late July 3 and early July 4. KGET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California has completed a multi-year initiative by adding the final two Sikorsky S-70i Fire Hawk helicopters to its firefighting fleet—making it the largest civilian helicopter firefighting force in the world. Governor Newsom said the new helicopters can drop three times more water than older models and work at night to help protect communities from wildfires. KGET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Critters Without Litters in southwest Bakersfield has provided over 23,000 vaccines to more than 9,300 pets this year—vaccine services cost only $18 compared to typical vet fees. Across town in Oildale, Together Spay It Forward offers vaccines for $15 to $20 seven days a week to help keep pets healthy and manage animal population growth. 23ABC News
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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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Boots on the Ground Soul Festival
7-8:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Refunds available — Experience the ultimate soulful celebration at Bakersfield's 2nd Annual Soul Festival.
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