Category Archives: KUZZ News

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield will observe Peace Officer Memorial Week today, May 14, with several ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The first event begins at 7 a.m. at the ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Congressman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield - has endorsed Chris Parlier in his reelection bid for the Kern County Board of Supervisors. Fong praised Parlier, who represents Distri...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who vandalized several cars parked in front of a bar in central Bakersfield. Officers say at around 7:20 p.m. Saturd...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Kern County Superior Court is celebrating Juror Appreciation Week, running through Friday, to recognize the dedication and service of jurors in our community. Established by ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Kern County celebrates National Police Week which runs through May 16. Ceremonies are being held locally and across the nation to honor all law enforcement officers who have ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A court hearing was postponed Monday in the case of Alan Booth, 75, who faces several charges after an alleged DUI crash at the Bakersfield Christmas parade. The judge resche...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Homelessness in Kern County rose slightly in 2026. The numbers from January's Point in Time census of homeless individuals show 2,690 people experiencing homelessness, up 3.2...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield continues its ongoing effort to clear the city's homeless encampments. On April 29, several agencies including Flood Ministries removed homeless individuals and t...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Kern County firefighter has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a preteen girl. Christopher Wells, 45, a Kern County Fire Department captain with 21 years with t...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Bakersfield added nearly 1500 residents over the past year. Figures from the California Department of Finance indicate a 0.4% increase to 422,853 residents, keeping Bakersfie...