Category Archives: KUZZ News

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A car versus a pedestrian has led to the death of a man in east Bakersfield. It happened Sunday night in the 700 block of Baker Street when a car struck a man who was walking...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The City of Bakersfield will begin work on improving the sewer system in parts of downtown Bakersfield starting Monday, February 23. Temporary road closures will be in place ...

DELANO, CA (KUZZ) -- Intermittent lane closures are planned this week for Highway 155 in Delano. Work will begin Monday, February 23, on the State Route 155 Rehab Project, forcing lane closures along ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Bakersfield man convicted of killing former Kern High School District Police Chief Steve Alvidrez was sentenced Thursday to 15 years to life. David Lilly, 38, was drunk whe...

PORTERVILLE, CA (KUZZ) -- Police in Porterville are cracking down on prostitution at several local massage parlors. Three people were apprehended this week after an undercover sting at three different...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- California Resources Corporation has announced plans to lay off several Bakersfield employees after acquiring Berry Corporation last year. The company sent a letter to Kern C...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- One person is dead and two others are wounded following shootings at several locations in southeast Bakersfield. Police responded around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday to reports of an...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The California Attorney General's Office has filed a petition challenging the mental health diversion program granted to former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner. The 51-y...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A National Guard recruiter from Bakersfield has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor. Jacob Robles, 24, was apprehended Wednesday on suspicion of having unlawf...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- An investigation is underway after threats were made to two separate Bakersfield high schools. The Kern High School District reported Tuesday social media threats were made l...