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Bakersfield hit day six of the first heatwave of 2025 on Thursday, but temperatures are expected to fall for the 4th of July.

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A comet has entered the Solar System from interstellar space and will pass through the inner planets later this year, NASA says.

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Thursday brings another hot, dry day across Kern. Valley neighborhoods warm to around 100 degrees, likely extending the heat wave. The 4th of July will bring a bit of relief from triple digits!

Bakersfield will likely continue its heatwave to day 6 on Thursday, but temperatures will drop for the 4th of July.

A Taft fundraiser by Diamond in the Rough and the Westside Rec District is raising money through fireworks and tri-tip sales ...