Category Archives: KUZZ News

Stabbing Suspect Acquitted on Murder Charge
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Bakersfield man who repeatedly stabbed his brother with a kitchen knife is off the hook on murder charges. Andy Burgos-Garcia, 27, was acquitted Wednesday of attempted murd...
KUZZ News Jan 09, 2026

Oildale Shooting Victim Identified
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was shot to death in Oildale. John Duval, Jr., 40, -- was found dead at the scene January 2, 2026, in the 100 block ...
KUZZ News Jan 09, 2026

Coroner Identifies 6-Year-Old Killed In Crash In Eastern Kern
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) - The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified a child killed in an auto accident near Mojave. Zyon Romero, 6, of Weldon was ejected from the vehicle, and two other children ...
Jerry Hufford Jan 08, 2026

Hearing For Former Kern Detentions Deputy Postponed
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) - A hearing has been postponed in the case of a former Kern County Sheriff's Office detentions deputy facing felony drunken driving charges. The attorney for George Benavides, 5...
Jerry Hufford Jan 08, 2026

Kern Lawmakers Appeal To State Officials For More Information In Alleged Sex Case
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) - Kern County lawmakers are pushing state officials to look deeper into the allegations against former county supervisor Zack Scrivner. Assembly Member Jasmeet Bains, (D), of De...
Jerry Hufford Jan 08, 2026

Fong Responds to Maduro Capture
Central Valley Congressman Vince Fong is speaking out after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The Bakersfield Republican said after Saturday's arrest, "The United States has long pur...
KUZZ News Jan 05, 2026

Union Pacific Investigating Accidental Death in Tehachapi
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Police with Union Pacific Railroad are investigating a work-related death in Tehachapi. Authorities say Rufino Hernandez, 46, of Moreno Valley died at the scene December 17, ...
KUZZ News Dec 26, 2025

Electric Bill Prompts Alleged Killing
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A Bakersfield man is accused of shooting his son to death during a drunken fight over an electric bill. Kern County Sheriff's deputies say Jose Preciado, 52, fired a handgun ...
KUZZ News Dec 24, 2025

Kern Public Works To Supply Sandbag Service
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Kern County Public Works has set up nine different sandbag stations as the county braces for potential heavy rainfall. You're advised to bring your own shovels and sandbags t...
KUZZ News Dec 23, 2025

Highway Patrol Issues Advice To "Brake" Speeding Habit
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The California Highway Patrol is encouraging you to "brake" the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6 p.m. on ...
KUZZ News Dec 23, 2025 Photo Courtesy CHP




