News

Actions

Bear Mountain Sports owner Gene Thome dies after reported health complications

Posted

Bear Mountain Sports owner Gene Thome passed away on Saturday after reportedly battling health complications. 

In addition to owning the outdoor sports store and being an advocate for gun rights, Thome was also known in Kern County for his musical talents and his support of the Bakersfield Sound.

Friends and family members are expressing their condolences on Thome's Facebook page.

Funeral arrangements are unknown at this time.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Sunday

07/13/2025

Sunny

105° / 76°

0%

Monday

07/14/2025

Sunny

106° / 76°

0%

Tuesday

07/15/2025

Sunny

104° / 71°

0%

Wednesday

07/16/2025

Sunny

99° / 69°

0%

Thursday

07/17/2025

Sunny

98° / 70°

1%

Friday

07/18/2025

Sunny

99° / 72°

0%

Saturday

07/19/2025

Sunny

100° / 73°

0%

Sunday

07/20/2025

Sunny

101° / 74°

0%