BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Community members will have the chance to honor victims of violent crime and support survivors this week in downtown Bakersfield.<\/p>\n
The Kern County District Attorney\u2019s Office is holding its 2026 Victims\u2019 Rights March on Thursday at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Victims\u2019 Plaza outside the District Attorney\u2019s Office on Truxtun Avenue.<\/p>\n
The march is part of National Crime Victims\u2019 Rights Week, which recognizes victims, survivors, and the organizations that help them seek justice.<\/p>\n
Due to the event, road closures are expected in the downtown area. Traffic will be impacted between 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Truxtun Avenue will be closed in both directions between Chester Avenue and N Street.<\/p>\n
Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during this time. The road is expected to reopen at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
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