Croatia’s Win Ignites Bakersfield Pride

Croatia’s World Cup win over Panama sparked a wild celebration in downtown Bakersfield, where TLO Wines — usually closed on Tuesdays — opened just for the match. Owner Avery Zaninovich, whose grandfather was Croatian, turned the shop into a cultural hub with flags, bottles, and Croatian pride. Fans like Donna Bronzan cheered the underdog team, while Stephanie Pandol reminded everyone of the deep Croatian roots in Central California, stretching back over a century. From heritage to heritage, this victory brought a community together — proving culture thrives even far from home. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2dcbb285581f59b