Category Archives: KUZZ News

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Authorities have released the name of a convicted sex offender who held hostages during a dramatic bomb-threat situation in downtown Bakersfield. On Tuesday, Anthony Scott Se...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- An active bomb threat in downtown Bakersfield has stretched from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning as local law enforcement and the FBI continue negotiations with a su...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Former Kern County District Attorney Ed Jagels has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police say the 77-year-old was taken into custody Monday at arou...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Kern County Superior Court judge has ruled a Delano man accused of attacking McFarland police officers is not competent to stand trial. Christopher Love, 34, faces charges ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A 21-year-old Bakersfield man has been arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run after allegedly crashing into his own house. Alexander Prentice was apprehended Sunday nig...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- An accused pimp who worked at Cal State Bakersfield was in court Friday, May 29, 2026, but no action was taken on his case. Former assistant men's basketball coach Kevin Mays...

SACRAMENTO, CA (KUZZ) -- A package of tax-related bills from State Senator Melissa Hurtado, R-Bakersfield, is moving to the next stage of the legislative process. The proposal known as the 2026 Valley...

SACRAMENTO, CA (KUZZ) -- California lawmakers have passed a bill authored by a Bakersfield state senator designed to reshape the state's mental health diversion program. SB 1373, introduced by Shannon...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield police are asking for your help as they search for a man who stole fundraising event items from a middle school classroom. It happened around 7 p.m. on May 18, 20...

SACRAMENTO, CA (KUZZ) -- A gun bill authored by State Senator Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield, has passed the Senate and is now heading to the Assembly. SB 1220, the Peace Officer Protection Act, would...