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
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man found with fake gun at bakersfield medical clinic
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
kern health officials concerned about measles in fresno county
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
repeat sex offender sentenced
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
suspected cbd shop robbers charged
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
Arvin convenience store shooter sentenced
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
knights of columbus lenten fish fry
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
suspected dui driver allegedly admits to drinking alcohol
A search warrant filed by the Bakersfield Police Department shows the driver involved in a fatal collision that left a married couple dead in southwest Bakersfield admitted to drinking alcohol before getting behind the wheel. The document shows Anabell Correa, 21, told investigators she drank two 24-ounce cans of Twisted Tea at around 10 p.m.…… Read More
sheriff’s lieutenant accused of dui
A Kern County Sheriff’s detentions lieutenant has been arrested after allegedly being involved in two crashes within hours of each other. Bakersfield police say Patrick McNeil was cited for DUI after police were called Sunday afternoon to a non-injury crash at the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Allen Road. Another crash took place two hours…… Read More
supervisor couch eyes senate bid
Kern County Supervisor David Couch is considering a run for state Senate. The District 4 supervisor confirmed the news to KGET on Monday and says he’s thinking about running for the District 12 seat held by Republican Shannon Grove who will be termed out in 2026. Couch’s current term on the Board of Supervisors ends…… Read More
