Bakersfield
Today
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Bakersfield Today.
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hodel's Country Dining in Bakersfield is nearing its 60th anniversary and serves breakfast Tuesday to Sunday at 8 a.m. and a BBQ menu on Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m.—owner Don Hodel says his restaurant's strong community ties have made it a local favorite. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Be Finally Free, a local nonprofit, helps people who were homeless, struggled with addiction and faced legal troubles by offering job training, schooling and housing support in Bakersfield. President Debbie Ormonde said the organization will continue to help residents for the rest of August by donating proceeds from coffee bag sales & giving everyone another chance. 23ABC News
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Bakersfield Today.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives arrested Jake and Rebecca Haro on Friday at their Cabazon home for suspected murder of their missing 7-month-old baby Emmanuel as the investigation uncovered inconsistencies in their statements—authorities continue searching for the infant. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ 52-year-old inmate Stephen Williams, already serving a life sentence for prior murders, was sentenced on August 21 to an extra 25 years to life in prison after officers found him with illegal narcotics during a visit at Kern Valley State Prison. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff's Office reported that 14-year-old Fredy Quintero Lopez was last seen on June 28 near Pecangrove Drive in southwest Bakersfield—he was 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes, and officers urge anyone with information to call the department. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is looking for a teenager involved in two auto thefts last month — investigations continue. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ A group of juveniles ransacked a 7-11 near Bakersfield High School on Thursday afternoon and injured an employee as Bakersfield Police arrived at 3:40 p.m.—the suspects had fled and law enforcement is investigating the incident. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department asked local residents for help identifying a teen accused in two auto thefts, one on July 1 in the 4000 block of South Real Road and another on July 2 in the 4400 block of Fjord Drive—he is described as a 13 to 15-year-old with dark brown hair who wore a black hooded sweatshirt with a large red skull. Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Jude’s STEMM program teaches students using real-life childhood cancer case studies and honors Danny Thomas’ legacy from the 1991 Dream Home Giveaway—this approach shows how science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine work together to inspire future research for sick children. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield College held its annual New Student Convocation on Friday, August 22 with incoming freshmen, families and staff meeting on the Panorama Campus. Administrators showcased campus resources such as the Writing Center, DSPS and financial aid options—organizing workshops, a club fair and a dinner to welcome students. Bakersfield College
-
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.
-
In Balance Single Release Celebration
6-11:59 p.m. — Jerry's Pizza & Pub — Cost not specified — Celebrate the release of In Balance's new single 'Forget Me!' with an all-star Pop Punk lineup.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
If you’re looking to make your fall workouts more effective, we’ve found your new go-to: a best-selling weighted vest that’s perfect for everything from outdoor runs to strength training sessions. With weight options ranging from six to 30 pounds, you can pick the level that fits your goals.
Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Bakersfield Today.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
About Bakersfield Today
Welcome to the Bakersfield Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bakersfield, California community. If you like the Bakersfield Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bakersfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bakersfield and across California. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bakersfield Today
A free Bakersfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://bakersfieldtodaynews.com/sitemap