Category Archives: KUZZ News

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...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Seventeen people were apprehended during a homeless sweep in Oildale. The Kern County Sheriff's Office County Code Enforcement, mental health officials, and Flood Ministries ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A suspected drunk driver has been arrested after allegedly crashing into a house in south Bakersfield. Highway Patrol officers say the 27-year-old drove his BMW into the hous...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A previously convicted felon is behind bars after he was allegedly caught with stolen ammunition and property in the Mojave area. Trent Vangelder, 39, was arrested Tuesday in...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A doctor's reports says an elderly Bakersfield man accused of killing his wife has neurocognitive impairment. A competency hearing for Michael Wildrick, 83, has been set for ...