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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, September 1, dozens of protesters gathered at the Mirador Drive Overpass in east Bakersfield for a Labor Day demonstration against billionaire influence that lasted from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Organizers said the event showed the strength of the working class—calling for change in support of everyday workers. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-vehicle collision on State Route 119 on August 31 around 3:30 p.m. killed a 25-year-old Bakersfield man when his GMC Sierra swerved into oncoming traffic and hit a Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 42-year-old from Taft — the other driver sustained minor injuries and authorities said the investigation is ongoing. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A new petition in Shafter calls for safer railroad crossings after a pedestrian was hit by an Amtrak train on Saturday near Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway—residents ask city leaders to build overpasses or underpasses with barriers to protect pedestrians. Bakersfield Now
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gordon Tripp, a 67-year-old man, was sentenced last week to six years in prison after pleading no contest to involuntary manslaughter for a December 2023 shooting that killed 21-year-old Luis Esparza, Jr. on Tamarack Avenue — he confronted Esparza at the house and a murder charge was dismissed under the plea deal. KUZZ
- ➤ Joe Ducey with Better Business Bureau warns residents that scam texts—posing as DMV or toll agencies—falsely claim unpaid fines and penalties while urging them to verify messages with official agencies. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Bakersfield begins a major pavement rehabilitation on Ming Avenue — from Buena Vista Road to Gosford Road — with road closures and traffic delays from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; work will continue through November 26 and includes removing old asphalt, repaving, applying new lane markings, and constructing ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of the SAFE Task Force to clear homeless encampments from state properties, including freeways and overpasses in Bakersfield and other major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim and Fresno. The task force will work with local governments to remove camps while providing shelter, healthcare and support services, with operations set to begin within the next 30 days — addressing the issue with a tailored approach. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A former state prison in California City has reopened as an ICE detention center amid months of protests, with CoreCivic confirming that detainees are now housed and that the facility will be subject to independent audits—this partnership will create about 500 jobs and generate $2 million in property taxes for the area. Bakersfield Now
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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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