BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- There's startling new information about a dog attack that left a boy dead in California City. The owner of three dogs that attacked two children at a Central Park pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder charges, but police say Kenneth Dobbins, 68, knew the dogs had a history of violent behavior. ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Criminal proceedings have resumed against a Bakersfield man accused of torturing and murdering his daughter. The defense attorney for Ray Mata, Jr., 31, says he won't challenge the findings of a hearing declaring Mata competent to stand trial for allegedly killing Genesis Mata, 8. The child's...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A monthslong investigation has led to the arrest of a suspected Bakersfield drug trafficker. The California Highway Patrol, Bakersfield Police, and the DEA arrested Jesus Marquez-Ruiz, 27, after observing alleged drug transactions. Search warrants served June 29, 2026, at properties on Whitloc...

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the country singer her 11th nonconsecutive week at the top of t...

Alan Jackson's farewell concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville featured a recorded video message from Taylor Swift honoring the country music legend. ...

Aaron Lewis has addressed an unusual mix-up involving his upcoming album and Taylor Swift merchandise. In a statement shared after fans discussed the ...

Josh Ross has earned his first No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, Billboard announced, as Hate How You Look reached the top of the latest ranking. Th...