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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 42-year-old Adam Clayton Guthrie was struck by a vehicle on North Chester Avenue and Roberts Lane in Oildale on August 17 at 8:47 p.m. and taken to Kern Medical where he died on August 20 — his death was verified by an autopsy. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Nick Danbrowney of the Bakersfield Train Robbers died in a car crash on August 21 at 5:25 a.m.—details about the accident were not provided, though he was known as the all-time strikeout leader at Ramapo College and had recently begun his baseball career in Bakersfield. KUZZ
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Pactiv Evergreen plant in Oildale that makes plastic packaging for supermarkets and restaurants will close later this year, eliminating 127 jobs near Meadows Field Airport. The closure follows an acquisition of its parent company. The Bakersfield Californian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Kernville man (Joshua Michael Thomas) was arrested on August 20th for allegedly hitting a Caltrans worker outside his truck on Highway 178 near Canebrake Road when his 2021 Ford Ranger bypassed a signage truck during a road closure and later fled the scene, with the worker taken to Ridgecrest Hospital for severe leg injuries and now in stable condition. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Two suspected gang members pleaded not guilty on August 21 for the April 2022 shooting death of Jarvis Naff, Jr.—he was shot while leaving a party and they face charges including first degree murder and gang conspiracy with their next court date set for August 28. KUZZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kern River gold rush in Kern County began in 1851 when gold was found near Bakersfield—this led to the quick rise of mining towns like Whiskey Flat, Petersburg, Glennville, Keyesville, and Havilah. Havilah served as the county seat from 1866 until government moved to Bakersfield, and miners later shifted from panning gold to hard rock mining in nearby river and desert areas. KVPR
- ➤ Architect S. Charles Lee built nearly 400 movie palaces in California and designed Bakersfield’s Fox Theatre in 1930 in a Spanish Colonial Revival style while also building Fresno’s Tower Theatre in 1939 in a Streamline Moderne style with etched glass and murals (reflecting his belief that the show starts on the sidewalk). KVPR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield pet owners and rescue groups worry that cuts in the city budget may slow low-cost spay and neuter services that keep stray animals in check. The city plans to form a committee — the Critters Coalition — to find more funding while advocates warn that longer wait times and higher costs could worsen the stray problem. 23ABC News
- ➤ A judge in Los Angeles allowed a lawsuit by oil companies challenging SB1137, the law that stops new drilling near homes, schools & hospitals in Kern County. The case will return to court on September 22 to decide if the law is fair. 23ABC News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Phora Live in Bakersfield
7-10 p.m. — Memento Mori Event Center — Tickets available — Catch Phora performing live on tour in Bakersfield this fall.
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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.
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