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Adults can apply free through September 7 for the juried festival at The Marketplace; younger artists have separate school-group and Via Bambino options.
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A practical September 7 guide to Bakersfield services, the Truxtun ramp closure, a sunny 93-degree forecast and CHP's holiday patrol.
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Jayd Soto and his family say he has won three youth titles. The record is a promising beginning, not a professional ranking.
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The free event at Dignity Health Arena brings colleges and career programs together from 5 to 8 p.m.
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The Bakersfield nonprofit’s fall program uses adaptive play and volunteers to widen access to organized sports.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 · 9:40 P.M. PTREAD STORY →The September 1 consent vote moved both contracts forward. The headline figures are authorization ceilings—not proof that every dollar has been spent.
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AAA's September 6 tracker lists diesel at $7.8105 statewide, $7.6056 in Bakersfield and a record $5.8970 nationally. Those are daily averages—not the price at every Kern County pump.
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The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free crisis-prevention resources, family activities and Houchin blood donations. Organizers say each donation comes with a Kern County Fair ticket; eligibility and availability details were not published.
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The all-volunteer organization grew from a 1996 parent group into a countywide source for support groups, education, IEP consultation, sensory-friendly events and limited scholarships.
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Police found an unidentified adult in the roadway in the 300 block after an 11:10 p.m. shooting report. No suspect, arrest or motive has been announced, and local reports conflict on the incident date.
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The fair runs September 23 through October 4 at 1142 South P Street. Gate admission starts at $6 for children and $15 for adults, while the official site currently advertises lower advance prices.
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The state charge scales with non-exempt electricity use. Official fund records say it reimburses eligible claims from covered utility-caused wildfires; it is not a direct wildfire-prevention program.
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The Renegades followed their 40–14 opener with a verified road win Saturday. Ventura visits Memorial Stadium on September 12 as Bakersfield College's centennial season continues.
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Online registration ends September 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Adult 5K registration is $20, children's registration is $10 and survivor categories are free.
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The three-year-old French bulldog mix was described as friendly and energetic after about a month at the shelter. Availability can change quickly, so adopters should check the official listing before traveling.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 · 10:10 P.M. PTREAD STORY →
Residents can bring rimless household tires to Boron Landfill September 12 or Roberts Lane Transfer Station in Bakersfield September 19. California law limits ordinary transport to nine tires per trip.
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church has confirmed the three-day festival at 401 Truxtun Avenue. Volunteers are preparing family recipes, while public 2026 hours and admission details still need a reliable organizer update.
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The National Weather Service removed Bakersfield's earlier 20% Sunday rain chance in its 6:57 p.m. update. Countywide guidance still flags possible rain and a slight 5–10% thunderstorm chance in parts of Kern.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 · 7:12 P.M. PTREAD STORY →
The Black Star co-founder is scheduled to perform Saturday, September 5, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Primary ticket inventory can change, so buyers should verify through the venue before traveling.
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BPD says the vehicle swerved around spike strips on Airport Drive, lost control and struck a man on the sidewalk. Two men were arrested; collision-related charges remain under CHP review.
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The state projects collecting $908.9 million through the 2026 charge. It supports California’s utility wildfire claims fund and related bonds—not a Kern County Fire Department account.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 · 8:59 A.M. PTREAD STORY →
The district attorney says statements in a new documentary prompted another review of the 2021 Bakersfield operation involving Bryant Moreland. A review is not a charge, trial or finding of guilt.
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Teachers at Myra Noble and Jefferson elementary schools describe stronger participation and focus. Those observations matter, but they are not yet a controlled measure of attendance or achievement.
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AAA lists Bakersfield regular gasoline at $5.7928 a gallon on September 5—about $1.26 above a year ago. A projected national Labor Day record is not final until Monday.
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CAPK's estimate is a warning—not a confirmed cutoff count. California says many recipients may qualify for an exemption, and people should respond to county notices rather than assume they have lost food assistance.
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Golden Empire Transit says most fixed-route buses and GET-A-LIFT will follow holiday schedules Monday. Riders should check their exact trip instead of assuming normal weekday service.
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Independence High hosted its first home football game since the August 21 fatal shooting, with added security and law enforcement visible as families described both relief and lingering fear.
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Oxford researchers found 54% of respondents across 48 markets used social and video networks for news, compared with 51% using news sites and apps. That is a global average—not a Kern County poll.
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Anabel Quintino Rubio and Nora Perez discussed finances, development, streets, parks and public trust. The interviews are two profiles in progress—not a complete candidate guide.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 9:30 P.M. PTREAD STORY →La Campesina 92.5 FM brought meals, music, gifts and health-resource partners to crews in the fields. The final gathering near Lamont was recognition—not a replacement for enforceable workplace protections.
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About 1,600 people are held at the Kern County facility, where all family visits take place behind glass. California reviewers questioned the blanket restriction; CoreCivic says non-contact visits are necessary for security.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 8:59 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Police say the reported Bakersfield incidents span 2017 through 2023. Jose Manuel Solis-Banuelos was arrested on suspicion of multiple offenses, but the charges remain allegations and he has not been convicted.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 6:58 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Court records show Bucato was convicted of killing Benjamin Alexander Bernal and of related enhancements, while jurors acquitted him of a separate semiautomatic-firearm assault charge. Sentencing is scheduled for October 6.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 6:01 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Bakersfield police announced at 3:53 p.m. Friday that Aayla Rosales had been found safe and was no longer missing. The public search request is over.
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Deputies say a Friday warrant in Maricopa produced 959 plants, 52 pounds of processed marijuana and a loaded handgun. Separate Taft totals span a longer investigation involving several warrants—not one day's search.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 4:41 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Bakersfield says the weeklong closure will allow crews to build concrete barriers and install guardrail. Nearby arterial streets will carry detoured traffic, but the city has not identified a single official alternate route.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 3:59 P.M. PTREAD STORY →The city approved a $13.35 million purchase of Truxtun Tower after a 4–2 vote, backed by an interfund loan and a separate reserve allocation. Police investigative and training units are expected to move in during early 2027.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 2:58 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance reports 500 to 700 calls a week as demand grows. A proposed state rule could let trained, supervised nonlawyers provide limited free help—but it has not been approved.
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A preliminary CHP account says a Nissan entered the westbound lane for reasons still under investigation and collided head-on with a Honda. Three men died and four people were injured.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 1:02 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Restaurants report customers struggling to reach them while residents describe school-run congestion. The city says the work is needed and weather could cause unannounced delays.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 12:00 P.M. PTREAD STORY →The unrelated incidents were reported August 10. Police released descriptions Friday and asked witnesses to contact two different detectives; neither person has been identified or charged publicly.
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Qualifying customers who had a State Farm Mutual personal-auto policy during 2025 are receiving a one-time payment averaging about $100 per vehicle. The insurer says no fee or password is required.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 9:01 A.M. PTREAD STORY →A 500,000-gallon tank and two high-capacity pumps are intended to improve fire flow near Bakersfield College. Earlier public timelines pointed to October 2025 and August 2026, but the reviewed sources do not explain the later December target.
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Police say the September 4 operation will focus on speeding, illegal turns, failures to yield, and drivers who disregard signs or signals while protecting people walking and bicycling.
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Candidates in several states are proposing bans or tighter limits, while Bakersfield police continue defending a network that recorded more than 853,000 plate reads in one month.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 · 12:04 A.M. PTREAD STORY →
Police say surveillance video shows a man crawling beneath a parked vehicle and puncturing its fuel tank late August 28. No arrest or confirmed identity has been announced.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 · 10:36 P.M. PTREAD STORY →The planned building will combine family meetings and classes with a food pantry, clothing closet and other supports identified through local surveys.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 · 10:05 P.M. PTREAD STORY →A Bakersfield attorney says the reported effort to collect crash victims’ information resembles ‘capping,’ or paid client solicitation for a law firm. Police have not announced that motive, an arrest or a charge.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 · 7:55 P.M. PTREAD STORY →Browse all 129 bakersfield reports in the complete archive →