Category Archives: KUZZ News

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Talks continue between the cities of Bakersfield and Taft over housing inmates at the Taft community correctional facility. Last week, the Bakersfield City Council directed s...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ ) -- A two-month-old baby is dead after being found unresponsive at a house in northeast Bakersfield. Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies responded early Wednesday morning to a...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A major Kern County highway was shut down Tuesday morning following after a massive crash involving dozens of motorists east of Bakersfield. The California Highway Patrol rep...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A preliminary hearing has begun for a Bakersfield man accused of murder in the fatal drug overdose of his 2-year-old son. Raul Rivera, 26, is being held on more than $1 milli...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Bakersfield man has entered a plea to wire fraud. Kyle Lisman, 29, pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possessing stolen mail. Between Janu...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Trial has been postponed until May for a North Edward couple accused of child abuse. Matthew and Brittney James were apprehended in October 2025 for allegedly abusing their t...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) --The Bakersfield Police Department wants to hear your thoughts on what you'd like to see in the next chief of police. A virtual listening session has been scheduled for Februar...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- One of three people involved in a police chase in east Bakersfield has died. It started around 5:15 p.m. Sunday when officers gave chase after spotting a suspected stolen car...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A trio of juveniles are injured following a police chase that started in east Bakersfield. It began Sunday at around 5:15 p.m when officers gave chase after spotting a stolen...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) --Two Bakersfield men have been found guilty of two counts of murder in connection to the Norteno street gang. Carlos Trejo and Jorge Flores face life without parole after a sev...