Good morning, Bakersfield.

Bakersfield Train Robbers pitcher Nick Danbrowney died in a car accident on August 18th, and the 22-year-old from New Jersey who set a record at Ramapo College joined the team in late June and is deeply mourned by his teammates — funeral arrangements are pending.

Psalm Behpoor, a 41-year-old manager at Pismo’s Coastal Grill who has lived here since age three, was detained by ICE at Mesa Verde Detention Center in Bakersfield after a decades-old burglary charge was revisited—his attorney and family say he now remains in legal limbo with no hearing set.

On August 19, 2025, deputies responded to a Dollar General burglary call in Rosamond and arrested three suspects after finding multiple firearms—including an AK-47 and a sawed-off shotgun—and ammunition with drug paraphernalia at a nearby apartment on Diamond Street.

Bakersfield police are searching for missing boys Bruce Sterling, age 11, and Evan Rush, age 13, who were last seen on August 19 at 7:30 p.m. on Pyramid Peak Drive; the public is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327-7111 with any tips.

A Bakersfield food packaging plant is set to close on October 14—leading to layoffs for 127 workers, as announced in a WARN letter by Pactiv Evergreen.

The company did not give a reason for the shutdown.

At CAU, aspiring pilots learned hands-on skills on National Aviation Day—Project Director Del Kienholz described his journey and showed an aircraft used in training on August 19th.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Rayford Bros. Concert

12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. — California Rock Art Foundation — $ — Dance the night away with The Rayford Bros, delivering vintage rock n' roll and surf classics.

Phora Live in Bakersfield

7-10 p.m. — Memento Mori Event Center — Tickets available — Catch Phora performing live on tour in Bakersfield this fall.

Faculty Concert

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Doré Theatre — $12 General Admission, $7 Seniors, Free for CSUB Students — Enjoy a variety of performances by CSUB Music faculty featuring works by Prokofiev and more.