Good morning, Bakersfield.

Kern Bridges Youth Homes is hosting a gala premiere + screening of the Emmy-winning documentary 'Possible Selves' that follows two foster youths as they work toward a college degree; the event is set for Saturday, Aug.

29 at 6 p.m. at their Bakersfield venue + tickets are available online.

A Bakersfield community gathered Monday night at Dignity Health Sports Complex to honor 17-year-old Levi Brown, killed after an Independence High football game, while police detained multiple suspects (including a 15-year-old and six others) to prevent further gang violence.

College students and recent graduates face scams promising fake jobs and loan forgiveness, and the BBB advises verifying offers through official FAFSA and government channels (scammers often request upfront fees) to avoid financial loss (FBI reported over $730 million lost in 2025).

Bakersfield College and Cal State Bakersfield welcomed new and returning students for fall classes that began Monday (Aug.

24), marking a fresh start for local students.

A Heat Advisory covers the South Valley until Wednesday night as Bakersfield braces for triple-digit temperatures, while desert areas face an Extreme Heat Warning with highs up to 109 by Wednesday.

Isolated thunderstorms may develop Monday+ residents should observe heat safety measures.

CALM Zoo announced the death of Sierra, the world’s oldest desert bighorn sheep, who joined from Phoenix in May 2016 as part of the Species Survival Plan.

Sierra (aged 20) had experienced arthritis, and her loss is felt deeply by keepers and guests.