Category Archives: KUZZ News

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The murder trial for a Bakersfield woman accused of an alcohol-fueled crash has been postponed to August 31, 2026. Anabell Correa, 22, is charged in the deaths of Max and Des...

DELANO, CA (KUZZ) -- A multi-agency operation in Delano has landed a local man behind bars. During a probation check May 21, 2026, in the 1000 block of 22nd Avenue, authorities seized over four hundre...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A convicted rapist who escaped custody at Kern Medical faces additional charges after allegedly using tear gas on a correctional officer during the escape. Vincent Deleon, 45...

SACRAMENTO, CA (KUZZ) -- The California Board of Parole Hearings has denied release to a Bakersfield man convicted of murder. The board found Robert Gonzalez, 53, continues to pose a risk to public sa...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- One person was pulled from a burning home in east Bakersfield. Firefighters responded at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday to the 200 block of South Owens Street where the victim was...

NORTH EDWARDS, CA (KUZZ) --A child abuse case against a North Edwards couple has been delayed again. The trial for Matthew and Brittney James will take place in August after the couple pleaded not gui...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The Kern County Sheriff's Office is reporting an officer-involved shooting in southeast Bakersfield. Deputies responded April 10, 2026, to the 500 block of South Pepper Drive...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Many Kern County veterans face major struggles as they return to civilian life. Some veterans need help finding a job, starting a business, or maneuvering through the complic...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A portion of Highway 178 is closed Tuesday morning as crews tackle a wildfire in the Kern River Canyon. The River Fire began at around 8:20 a.m. Monday at Highway 178 and Ran...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Kern County Sheriff's sergeant has pleaded not guilty to charges including burglary and illegal possession of an assault rifle. Prosecutors say Ryan Dunbier, 56, entered th...