Bakersfield
Today
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspected DUI crash on Aug. 24 at 1:20 a.m. near Panama Ln. and Stine Rd. in Bakersfield resulted in one fatality and two injuries—officers also arrested two drivers who drove through a police barricade. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ One-year-old Amillion Gutierrez died of heat stroke on June 29 in a hot car in southwest Bakersfield when his mother left him and his 2-year-old brother for about two hours while she got a lip filler injection on Real Road—Maya Hernandez pleaded not guilty to murder and willful cruelty to a child and will appear in court on September 8. KUZZ
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify two teen suspects in an auto theft case, one wearing a gray jacket and the other in a white t-shirt and blue jeans and both aged 14 to 17; anyone with information should call KCSO at (661) 861-3110 or the Secret Witness Line at (661) 322-4040. Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kern Dance Alliance and California State University, Bakersfield launched a new dance education credential program on campus—aspiring educators can now enroll for fall to earn college credit and develop their skills. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Civilian Hiring Event today from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—at the County Administrative Office on Truxtun Avenue—where candidates are invited to apply for positions such as Dispatcher, Sheriff's Records Supervisor, and Deputy Public Administrator. Bakersfield Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With rising temperatures in Kern County, fitness trainer Rachel Morse at Chuze Fitness advised residents to try low-intensity workouts at the gym or home—she stressed that listening to their bodies is essential and that it is never too late to restart their exercise routines. Bakersfield Now
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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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Katchafire Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — Tickets via Ticketmaster — Experience the vibrant sounds of Katchafire and Ka'ikena in a lively atmosphere.
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