The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a subject wanted for attempted residential burglary.… Read More
Geoff Emery Leaving KUZZ After 20 Years
A long-time member of the KUZZ family is riding off into his next adventure. Geoff Emery’s last air shift was this morning after 20 years on the station. Recalling highlights of his career, Emery told Cliff and Tanya Friday about the first time he met the late station owner Buck Owens… Emery joined KUZZ’s ‘Gradowitz…… Read More
Children Ages 12-15 Now Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine, According to Public Health
Effective immediately, all individuals 12 years old and older are eligible for vaccination in Kern County.… Read More
Kidnapping Suspect Dies After Standoff with Police
On May 12th, 2021 at about 10:22 AM, the Bakersfield Police Department received a report from the 2200 block of Niles Street that a juvenile (early teen) was the victim of an in-progress kidnapping and sexual assault.… Read More
Kern County Metrics Worsen; Remains In Orange Tier
Kern County has taken a step back in the fight against the coronavirus… County Director of Public Health Bryn Carrigan told the Board of Supervisors the number of ICU hospitalizations has increased from two to nine this past week, which she says is concerning but still well below the highest levels in January. Carrigan also…… Read More
BCSD Announces Full In-Person Instruction for Fall 2021
The Bakersfield City School District says all their students will be back in the classroom.… Read More
Governor Newsom Expands Drought Declaration, Now Includes Kern
Governor Gavin Newsom today significantly expanded his April 21 drought emergency proclamation to include Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake Watershed counties where accelerated action is needed to protect public health, safety and the environment.… Read More
Bakersfield Police Search for Robbery Suspect
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance identifying a suspect involved in a robbery.… Read More
South High School Unveils New Mascot
In a ceremony before students, faculty and staff, a new mascot for South High School was revealed.… Read More
Big Rig Crash Closes Southbound 5 Over Grapevine
Southbound Interstate 5 over the Grapevine is open again after a crash that blocked lanes for about five hours. Highway Patrol Officer D-C Williams says the initial crash happened around 3:40 this morning when a big rig driver apparently fell asleep… The driver of the pickup and a passenger were both injured. One was airlifted…… Read More
