BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Police are on the lookout for three people who stole a person's credit cards from inside a vehicle parked in a Bakersfield driveway. It happened April 12, 2026, when the suspects used the cards at a business on South Union Avenue. On the loose are a blonde-haired woman dressed in black, a man ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of lewd conduct and indecent exposure. The incident happened April 26, 2026 near the 4800 block of Durham Avenue. The suspect was wearing a black Lakers hoodie, light gray sweatpants, and black-and-white shoes. Anyo...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield will observe Peace Officer Memorial Week today, May 14, with several ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The first event begins at 7 a.m. at the Peace Officers' Memorial outside Bakersfield Police Department headquarters. Truxtun Avenue will be closed between H and...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Congressman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield - has endorsed Chris Parlier in his reelection bid for the Kern County Board of Supervisors. Fong praised Parlier, who represents District 2, as a "proven advocate" for Kern County's oil and agriculture industries and says he needs local partners...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who vandalized several cars parked in front of a bar in central Bakersfield. Officers say at around 7:20 p.m. Saturday, April 25, the suspect vandalized cars parked in front of the Belvedere Cocktail Lounge at 3090 Brundage Lane. The su...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Kern County Superior Court is celebrating Juror Appreciation Week, running through Friday, to recognize the dedication and service of jurors in our community. Established by the California Legislature in 1998, the week honors citizens who give their time to help uphold the fundamental right to...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Kern County celebrates National Police Week which runs through May 16. Ceremonies are being held locally and across the nation to honor all law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The Bakersfield Police Department will honor fallen officers on Thursday at 7:00 a...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A court hearing was postponed Monday in the case of Alan Booth, 75, who faces several charges after an alleged DUI crash at the Bakersfield Christmas parade. The judge rescheduled the hearing for Thursday after Booth's defense attorney asked for a delay because of a health issue. Prosecutors s...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Homelessness in Kern County rose slightly in 2026. The numbers from January's Point in Time census of homeless individuals show 2,690 people experiencing homelessness, up 3.2% from 2025. The Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative reports Bakersfield had the county's highest homeless ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield continues its ongoing effort to clear the city's homeless encampments. On April 29, several agencies including Flood Ministries removed homeless individuals and their pets from seven encampments along the islands between Manor Street and the North Chester Avenue overcrossing over t...