The Kern County Fire Department has joined the effort to lend aid to Ukraine in the war against Russia. The department has donated a retired – but functioning –fire engine to help Ukraine’s civilian population. 14-thousand Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed and up to a million people have been wounded since Russia invaded…… Read More
KUZZ News
Convicted Bakersfield Rapist Sentenced
A man convicted of murder and rape in the death of an 85 year old Bakersfield woman will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sergio Gonzalez-Herrera, 33, learned his fate Friday after attacking the victim at her home near Valley Plaza Mall in November 2021. She died the next month. Prosecutors say…… Read More
California Woman Faces Animal Abuse Charges
A 41-year-old California woman was arrested and accused of animal cruelty after she cut her dog’s throat and placed it alive in a trash can. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports firefighters found the dog Wednesday during a fire call at an apartment complex in Carmichael. The dog was taken to an animal hospital. Deputies…… Read More
Child Dies After Car Accident in Central Bakersfield
Sad news after an 8 year old boy is struck by a car in central Bakersfield. Authorities reported Friday Ricardo Aguilar died after being hit by a car at the intersection of Bank Street and Holtby Road near Roosevelt Elementary School. Police say Aguilar was walking outside the crosswalk when the accident happened.… Read More
Cruizin4charity
THE 7TH ANNUAL STREETS OF BAKERSFIELD CHARITY CAR SHOW
The 7th annual Streets of Bakersfield “Cruizin Shine” Car Show charity event kicks off this afternoon at the Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace at 3:00pm. Founder Tony Castiglione announced that all the proceeds will benefit the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery, supporting the Guitars4Vets program. For a full list of events and car registration details, visit…… Read More
Kern County District Attorney’s Office
MAN GETS 50 YEARS TO LIFE FOR FATAL BAKERSFIELD SHOOTING
A man found guilty of murder in central Bakersfield will spend the rest of his life in prison. Forty-six-year-old Ira Kindle was sentenced on Tuesday after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the March 2023 shooting of 37-year-old Christopher Pudwill outside the Family Food Market on 34th Street. Kindle obtained a gun from co-defendant…… Read More
ONE MAN IS DEAD IN SW BAKERSFIELD OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
An officer with The Bakersfield Police Department fatally shot a man in a woman’s home on the 200 block of Bloomquist Drive. Sergeant Eric Celedon says the suspect refused to listen to the officers’ demands and became aggressive towards them, which lead to the shooting. This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is…… Read More
FEED THE NEED COLLECTS OVER 25K POUNDS OF FOOD
The Community Action Partnership of Kern “Feed the Need” food drive has completed another successful charity event where Kern County Fair goers traded 6-nonperishable food items for free admission to the fair. Spokesperson Ernesto Leon says Tuesday’s event was nothing short of amazing. To learn more about how you can help food-insecure residents in Kern…… Read More
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP
Clinica Sierra Vista is expanding its addiction treatment services with the addition of a medical fellowship in Bakersfield. Dr. Matthew Beare says they are already seeing the difference with having another physician on staff. Dr. Beare says too many people think the only treatment is rehab when it’s not. Two more Fellows will be added…… Read More
CHILD SAFETY AT THE KERN COUNTY FAIR
The safety of kids is a top priority for Bakersfield Police, who are running security again this year at the Kern County Fair. Lt. Rick Dossey says they have a booth near the main entrance where parents can get ID wrist bands for their kids, and the painted duck feet on the ground will lead…… Read More
