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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 10:14 p.m. the community gathered at Bakersfield Country Club for the 'Grateful Gala' fundraiser supporting Empowerment in its fight against human trafficking. Board member Annette Londquist said the event was started by a survivor—funds raised will support scholarships and grants for rescued youth. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ CALM Zoo announced a 20-year master plan to upgrade exhibits and expand learning areas in Bakersfield—this plan includes an initial phase with a new entry plaza, updated parking and Education Hub conversion, while later phases will focus on enhanced animal exhibits, a rehabilitation center and community event spaces. Bakersfield Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield is set to invite proposals from business recruiters for its planned tech park to attract cutting-edge companies — the project is expected to boost local innovation. The Bakersfield Californian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A section of Truxtun Avenue between Chester Avenue and L Street will close at 5 p.m. Monday, September 15 for Hispanic Heritage Month festivities and the 14th Annual El Grito de Dolores featuring live music and food vendors. The road will reopen around 9:30 p.m. — drivers are advised to use alternate routes. Bakersfield Now
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Melissa Hurtado said her bill passed the Legislature, which lets Kern County move forward with its oil permit rules. The bill supports oil production and sends $7 million to help Kern County as gas prices are set to reach $8 a gallon by mid-2026. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 627—known as the No Secret Police Act—to bar local and federal officers from wearing masks on duty except in undercover or safety situations; the bill now heads to the governor’s desk and will take effect after his approval. 23ABC News
- ➤ The Water Department announced that maintenance work will cause intermittent closures on the Kern River Parkway multi-use trail along Truxtun Lakes—starting Monday, September 15 until Friday, September 19. Officials noted that the schedule may change if weather conditions turn bad. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield officials are forming a task force to address a shortage of jail beds that hampers local policing. The group will develop strategies to improve the city’s jail system. The Bakersfield Californian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Board of Supervisors declared September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to raise awareness and support for those facing suicidal thoughts—Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services noted that over 30,000 calls were made to the Suicide Lifeline 988 last year and urged community members to seek help if needed. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Kern Medical is expanding its mobile health care service by taking clinics directly to patients in Kern County and is doubling down on reaching more communities soon. The Bakersfield Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A3 Sports Performance works with over 260 adaptive athletes in Kern County—training children and seniors with disabilities to build strength and compete on school teams. The program partners with Kern Regional Center to help these athletes gain confidence and improve every day. 23ABC News
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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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