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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield police responded yesterday after reports of shots fired at a southwest Bakersfield home with a barricaded suspect near Grand Lakes Ave — Ming Ave, and they asked residents to stay clear of the area. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield Police said two at-risk missing girls, 12-year-old Elizabeth Tuntlandshewmaker and 17-year-old Viktoria Tuntlandshewmaker, were last seen in the 9000 block of Rancho Viejo Dr. in northwest Bakersfield on Aug. 16th at 8:50 a.m.- anyone with information should call 661-327-7111. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A person was arrested for DUI on Interstate 5 near Tejon Outlets Saturday afternoon after officers found the driver blocking northbound lanes and registering twice the legal blood-alcohol limit—traffic was slowed to allow the investigation. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local advocates, veterans, and residents rallied at the Social Security office today to mark 90 years of the program and call on lawmakers to protect it from cuts. Organizers noted that trust funds are projected to run out in eight years (which raises concerns for many seniors and disabled individuals). 23ABC News
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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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