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DATE: Wednesday, November 19th
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KERN COUNTY OPENS SANDBAG STATIONS BEFORE EXPECTED DOWNPOURS
Kern County residents are bracing for a strong storm moving into the area. Kern County Public Works has delivered sand to nine sites across the county to help people prepare. Each site has a pile of sand ready for use, and residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Empty bags can be bought at…… read more
bakersfield cop accused of sex crime released from custody
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A Bakersfield police detective charged in a federal child porn case is getting out of jail. A judge on Tuesday denied a motion by prosecutors to keep Marc Lugo, 36, locked up, ruling there are enough safeguards to protect the public. Lugo is accused of persuading a 15-year-old girl in South…… read more
supervisor’s husband to receive mental health treatment
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — The husband of Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez is headed to mental health treatment. Fernando Jara, 49, was granted mental health diversion on Wednesday following his arrest July 12 after a police standoff at the couple’s home on Alta Vista Drive. Jara faced charges including making criminal threats, willful cruelty to…… read more
card scammers, diesel thieves caught in buttownwillow
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Kern County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested four people accused of running a card skimming and diesel theft scheme in Buttonwillow. It happened November 6 and 7, 2025, at a truck stop on Lagoon Drive, where thousands of dollars in fraudulent fuel purchases were reported. Investigators say the suspects, three from Houston…… read more
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Dasha’s Viral Hit, “Austin,” Joins Spotify’s Billion Streams Club In Only Two Years
Dasha is celebrating her breakthrough hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” becoming only the second solo female country song to reach 1 billion streams – joining Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” – with the track achieving the milestone within only two years. The 25-year-old California-raised, Nashville-based artist’s first major single was released in November 2023, with the…… READ MORE
Todd Snider, Alt-Country And Americana Singer-Songwriter, Dies At 59
Todd Snider, a beloved singer-songwriter known for his candid storytelling and wit within the Americana music scene, has died at 59. News of Snider’s death was announced on Saturday (November 15) on his official social media accounts. His passing follows a recent battle with walking pneumonia that was discovered after a troubling incident in Salt…… READ MORE
