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deputies investigate taft stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Kern County Sheriff deputies are investigating a Christmas Eve stabbing in Taft. Officers say the 46-year-old victim, a man, showed up bleeding from his wounds at a house on South Tenth Street about 9:20 the morning of December 24, 2025, following the stabbing in the 100 block of Pico Street. The…… read more
pair of 18-year-olds arrested in connection to deadly shooting
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Two 18-year-olds have been arrested following a shooting in east Bakersfield. Estevan Romero-Valencia and Joshua Camarena were apprehended Saturday in connection to a deadly shooting that killed 15-year old Jacob Jesus Hernandez in the area of Highland Knolls and Morning Drives September 26, 2025. Officers found two teenage boys suffering from…… read more
highway patrol releases christmas enforcement stats
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — The California Highway Patrol has announced the results of the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period. CHP officers conducted 5,450 enforcement actions, issued 2,744 citations, and made 297 DUI arrests between 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and 11:59 p.m. Christmas Day. 1,385 speeding citations were issued, including 94 drivers caught traveling over 100…… read more
tehachapi railroad officials investigating accidental death
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Police with Union Pacific Railroad are investigating a work-related death in Tehachapi. Authorities say Rufino Hernandez, 46, of Moreno Valley died at the scene December 17, 2025, at North Mill and West H Streets. No details have been released about the incident. The Kern County Coroner reports Hernandez died of blunt-force…… read more
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Morgan Wallen Is Named Billboard’s Top Artist Of 2025
Morgan Wallen has been named Billboard’s Top Artist of 2025, becoming the first male country act to achieve the honor in over 30 years, following Garth Brooks’ back-to-back year-end wins in 1992-93. The recognition was fueled by the massive success of Wallen’s 2025 album, I’m the Problem, which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on…… READ MORE
Megan Moroney Named ‘Storyteller Of The Year’ At Variety’s Hitmakers Event
Megan Moroney was named the Storyteller of the Year at Variety’s Hitmakers event in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The 28-year-old country star credits her storytelling prowess to crafting relatable songs, like those featured on her gold-certified sophomore album, Am I Okay?, which led to her being named CMA’s New Artist of the Year in…… READ MORE
