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Bakersfield, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Bakersfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bakersfield flyers are gaining routes while others lose them
  • Struggling after the downtown Chase Bank scare? Here’s local help now
  • How one downtown Bakersfield restaurant is feeding those shaken by crisis

Also on today's calendar: THE BAKERSFIELD PUERTO RICAN SALSA FESTIVAL and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with sizzling sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meadows Field Airport not impacted by American Airlines route suspensions fueled by high gas prices (kget.com) — Bakersfield travelers can breathe a little easier: despite American Airlines suspending several routes elsewhere because of soaring fuel costs tied to the Iran war, no flights from Meadows Field are being cut. In fact, the airport is adding a new United route to LAX in August, alongside existing service to Phoenix, Denver, and San Francisco.
   

2. Counselors explain coping with traumatic events following Chase Bank incident (turnto23.com) — After the recent bomb threat and standoff at a downtown Bakersfield Chase Bank, local counselors are urging anyone affected to watch for lingering stress, anxiety, or sleep problems and to seek help early. They highlight Kern Behavioral Health, local counseling centers, and the 988 lifeline as key supports while reminding residents it’s normal to struggle after such a scare.
   

3. Bakersfield restaurant offers free meals to first responders, hostages after standoff (bakersfieldnow.com) — In the wake of Tuesday’s downtown Bakersfield hostage situation, Locale Farm to Table is serving free meals through Saturday to first responders, hostages, and others directly affected. Owner Heather Laganelli says hundreds of meals have already been shared, and hopes the gesture reflects how Bakersfield rallies around neighbors during difficult times.
   

4. After two-year search, Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce names Blaine Hodge as president (turnto23.com) — Bakersfield’s own Blaine Hodge has been named president of the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce after a two-year search, bringing a service-focused, tech-forward vision. He aims to strengthen Black-owned businesses countywide while creating clear pathways for Bakersfield youth to see themselves as future entrepreneurs and community leaders.
   

5. Gunman robs Delano Highway 99 truck stop late Wednesday; suspect sought: TCSO (bakersfieldnow.com) — Law enforcement is searching for a gunman who robbed the 24-hour Akal Travel Center truck stop along Highway 99 in Delano late Wednesday night, though no injuries were reported. Bakersfield-area drivers and truckers who frequent that corridor are urged to stay alert and contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office with any tips.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Why's it hard to make friends here 😅😅 been here for like almost 2 years.
    Just wanted to find other alt baddies who'd wanna be friends, I'm 25 and have one doggie :3 I go for walks, love cooking, I'm a homebody, I like the… (Nextdoor La Cresta/Alta Vista)
  • A couple of weeks ago, I took in a mama cat and her kittens with the intention of finding them safe homes.
    My original plan was to work with a rescue, rehome the kittens, keep mama, and get her spayed. Unfortunately, the rescue I was hoping to work with is… (Nextdoor Oleander/Sunset)
  • Kern Medical posted a job opening for Medical Assistant I - Shift - Medicine Clinic - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred in Bakersfield. Apply here.
  • Mehr Consultancy posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bakersfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bakersfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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