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Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations, Street Closures in Downtown Bakersfield

02 June 2026 14:05

A bomb threat in downtown Bakersfield has led to evacuations and street closures. Key city buildings are locked down.

Police urge the public to avoid the area. - Evacuations underway in downtown Bakersfield due to a bomb threat.

- City Hall North, City Hall South, Development Services Building, and police headquarters locked down. - Streets between 18th and Truxtun Avenue and Chester to H Streets closed.

- Police advise staying clear of the area; incident is ongoing. This is a developing story, and authorities are providing updates as the situation unfolds.

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