A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle along Weedpatch Highway early Friday morning. The California Highway Patrol reports the accident just before 6 a.m. at Weedpatch Highway and Kernita Road. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The CHP shut down Weedpatch Highway between Redbank and Kernita roads for the investigation.… Read More
A Bakersfield man will spend five and a half years in prison after being found guilty of attacking his wife with a pair of scissors while she was holding their 1-year-old child. Wildson Morales, 36, assaulted his wife after they returned home from a party April 4, 2025. He threw her on the floor and…… Read More
Two men are in custody following a fatal stabbing in east Bakersfield. Larry Chavez, 42, and Troy Chavez, 35, were apprehended Thursday on suspicion of murder after the killing of Jason Mena, 21, in the 3100 block of Pioneer Drive in January. They’re being held without bail. Michelle Ballantine, 62, was also arrested on suspicion…… Read More
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a man who died in custody at the Lerdo Justice Facility. Jose Tovar, 50, of Shafter, was found unresponsive at around 3:30 a.m. Thursday and was pronounced dead about thirty minutes later. It’s the second in-custody death at Lerdo within a week. 28-year-old Angel Balbuena…… Read More
Police arrested a man Thursday after he was found with a fake gun at a central Bakersfield health clinic. It happened around 10:30 a.m. at Kern Medical’s REACH and GROW clinic on 34th Street. The man was taken for a mental evaluation at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. There’s no word yet on his identity.… Read More
Health officials in Kern County are keeping a close eye on the measles after a second case was reported Wednesday in Fresno County. KUZZ’s Jeff Lemucchi reports people most vulnerable to the measles are children under one year old, unvaccinated people, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems. You’re advised to contact your health…… Read More
A registered sex offender who exposed himself to two teenagers in northwest Bakersfield has been sentenced to prison. John Searls, 37, was sentenced March 13 to six years in prison after pleading no contest to a charge of indecent exposure. It happened in June 2023 when Searls pulled his car up neat to two girls…… Read More
Three men have been charged in connection to an armed robbery at a Bakersfield CBD shop. Miguel Arredondo, Hector Reynaga, and Martin Zendejas are accused of entering the shop in the 2500 block of Stine Road with handguns drawn in 2023. The men allegedly threatened to kill a security guard if he didn’t hand over…… Read More
A suspect once on the run has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of a shooting at a convenience store in Arvin. Bryan Andrade, 23, will spend eight years behind bars after his sentencing March 11. Andrade pleaded no contest to one count of assault with a gun in February and was convicted of…… Read More
The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bakersfield presents its annual Lenten Fish Fry. Financial Secretary Eric Ruiz speaks with KUZZ’s Jeff Lemucchi. Hosted by The Knights of Columbus March 21 through April 18, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 124 Columbus Street Bakersfield,…… Read More
