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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Hearts of Hope Fundraiser will be held on the fourth Thursday of September to support people moving from homelessness to independence in Bakersfield and Kern County — Casa Esperanza's executive director Diane Contreras shared the event's impact on Eyewitness News Mornings. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A truck driver, Hongyi Ji, 62 from Orlando, died when his semi-trailer overturned on northbound I-5 near Laval Road on August 25 at 2:22 p.m. as CHP and fire crews tried to save him and officials closed ramps—cleanup and investigation continue while the cause remains unknown. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield Police said a one-month-old baby died from injuries after a silver sedan and red pickup truck collided at the intersection of 8th Street and T Street Sunday night around 7:31 p.m.—the baby was taken to Valley Children's Hospital in Madera. Bakersfield Now
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of human trafficking—he reportedly pimped a victim for three days in southwest Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Californian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ California State University, Bakersfield welcomed students back today with a record enrollment of 10,987 as it nears its all-time high of 11,000. The university will host an AI conference called NextTech Kern in October to explore how AI is reshaping education, business—supporting Kern County students. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Dignity Health Tutoring Center has helped local students for over 40 years with free tutoring in reading, writing, and math and held a group lesson on insects on Monday—offering both group and one-on-one support to build academic confidence. The center also partners with an initiative that uses every donated dollar to fund free Scholastic Book Fairs at Title I schools in Kern County. 23ABC News
- ➤ Bakersfield College welcomed returning and new students to a busy campus today as it kicked off the academic year and launched a LateStart program offering an eight-week course schedule for those who need extra time to begin classes (Dean Marisa Marquez urged students to use career assessments, support programs, and extended campus hours available through the week). Bakersfield Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hope in the Valley is leading a local fight against the overdose crisis in Kern County plus Dr. Ashliegh Herrera and partners at Project HOPE and Drug Free Kern work with a local survivor who is two years sober and now training as a substance abuse counselor to share his recovery story. 23ABC News
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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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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.
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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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