BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- The Bakersfield City Council races are taking shape, with three incumbents or challengers seeing changes in their respective contests. In Ward 1, Eric Arias defeated Mercy Pena, receiving 54% of the vote to Pena's 45%. Ward 3 remains a closer contest. With five candidates in the race, Cassie B...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- Democrat Randy Villegas has defeated Republican incumbent David Valadao in the race for California's 22nd Congressional District. Villegas is capturing 65% of the vote compared to 34% for Valadao. In Kern County, Villegas holds an even wider lead with 67% to Valadao's 32%. The closely watched ...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) -- A 12-year-old girl was killed and three other people were injured Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Officers responded to the 3800 block of Harris Road around 6:36 p.m. for a report of several pedestrians ...

Country artists Stella Lefty and Vincent Mason are bringing their real-life relationship into the spotlight with their duet, Something to Lose, a song...

Ella Langley continues to make music history as her hit single "Choosin' Texas" spends a record-extending 26th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Bil...

Country music has produced some of the longest-running chart-topping albums in music history, with established legends and newer stars achieving remar...

Lizzo celebrated Halloween 2026 with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, recreating the country music legend's signature look from her 1973 hit Jolen...