A new program just launched will help pay rent and utility bills for up to twelve months for people having hard times because of the pandemic. It’s a new program from the Housing Authority of Kern County, and Assistant Executive Director Heather Kimmel says it’s funded through a federal grant…. There are eligibility requirements. You…… Read More
Good news from the state as Kern County’s reopening metrics are hitting the requirements to move on to the next tier of reopening. Michelle Corson with Kern Public Health says if we make the red tier, restaurants and movie theaters can reopen as well as gyms. Two of the three metrics are already being met…… Read More
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit and run collision that occurred on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at approximately 6:19 PM in the 1700 block of Golden State Frontage Road. The vehicle is described as a: Newer model, FJ Cruiser, Blue in color.…… Read More
Kern County is leading a statewide lawsuit against the largest senior living facility operator in the state. District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer says they are seeking a permanent injunction against Brookdale Senior Living Incorporated, alleging that they lied about nurse-to-patient ratios, among other things… Several other counties, and the state Attorney General’s office have joined in…… Read More
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for burglary.… Read More
After hours of public testimony and deliberation, the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously an changes to a contentious gas and oil ordinance.… Read More
It’s here the KUZZ Outdoorsman Show with home show deals on all sorts of things from Hot Tubs, to RV’s, paint, flooring, and more. Thanks to our sponsors below, you don’t even have to leave your house to enjoy the deals of the spring this week at the KUZZ Outdoorsman Show Presented by: • Sportsman Sale Friday…… Read More
The Bakersfield City School District is one of just three districts in the country selected to help pilot a national music program. District Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Mike Stone says it gives teachers and students access to recordings from the Library of Congress… Stone uses old recordings of an African American spiritual as an…… Read More
It’s been over two months since two young boys went missing from their foster parents backyard. Four year old Orrin West and three year old Orson West disappeared on December 21st.… Read More
