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Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Police say speed and drugs may have led to a fatal accident today at 4:57 a.m. on the 4400 block of Union Avenue when a Hyundai crossed into opposing traffic westbound of Panorama Drive and collided with a Jeep, killing a 16-year-old passenger and injuring four others.  KUZZ

CRIME NEWS

  • Authorities investigated a suspicious fire at Superior Mobile Home Park in Oildale when the burned body of Linda Kelly was found around 2:00 a.m. Friday, marking the third fire in four months (the May 31 event claimed the life of Amber Wimberly and two dogs while the June 19 incident caused no injuries).  KUZZ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • Aaron Watson Concert

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Check the event page for ticket info — Experience the captivating country music of Aaron Watson live in Bakersfield.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • Live Tribute Night: Heroes del Silencio, Caifanes, and Soda Stereo

    8:30 PM — Rock & Wings — $25 — Celebrate iconic Spanish rock legends with vibrant live tributes in Bakersfield.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • 29th Annual VillageFest

    6-10 p.m. — Kern County Museum — Ticket includes food and drink samples — Celebrate Bakersfield's longest-running food, beer, and music festival with live bands and local cuisine.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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