Good morning, Bakersfield.

Shafter Aquatic Center will reopen tomorrow with a 9 a.m. ceremony and open swim from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. City officials say the refurbished facility will soon offer swim lessons, competitions, and water aerobics.

On Thursday night, PG&E reported that 2,259 customers in northwest Bakersfield lost power starting around 9 p.m. The outage disrupted service for local residents.

Salty’s BBQ opened its new Coffee Road location last Thursday—drawing a strong turnout with mayoral praise from Karen Goh—and temporarily closed its Rosedale spot, which will reopen as Salty’s Express serving sandwiches, salads and sides on weekdays.

BPD captured six aggressive dogs near the Chester Ave bridge and closed part of the bike path, urging residents to avoid the area for safety.

Kern County wine-grape acreage has dropped 25% since 2020, falling from 25,250 to 18,900 acres as growers face oversupply, weak demand, and rising costs — pressuring profit margins.

Fitness Unplugged opened a gym for people who feel overwhelmed in traditional gyms, offering a safe space for those with disabilities and on the autism spectrum.

Owner Jason Coontz tailors fitness plans to each client’s needs + plans to open more locations across Bakersfield.

Local public health officials said Thursday that Kern County confirmed its first measles cases since 2004 + they are monitoring the situation closely for further developments.

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.