Ruby Rivera

Bakersfield

Multi-Media Journalist at KERO-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

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Escaped inmate Cesar Hernandez caught after four months of being on the run

6 days ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

DELANO, Calif. (KERO) - Cesar Hernandez escaped from the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano back in December of 2024. Four months later, he's been detained by Mexican police officers in Tijuana. Nine days after being involved in a shootout, escaped inmate Cesar Hernandez has been found. Hernandez has been on the run since December 2, 2024 after escaping from the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano.
Valero set to close Benicia refinery at the end of April

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Valero will be closing their refinery facility at the end of April due to high costs and strict environmental regulations in the state. This closure could impact local gas prices. Valero is the world's largest gas refinery owning 15 locations. However come the end of April, and that number will go down to 14. The shutdown of the Benicia refinery in the Bay Area could impact the wallets of locals when getting gas.
Community Reacts to "Fighting Oligarchy" Rally

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York spoke to local voters at the Dignity Health Theatre on April 15 regarding issues from the Trump Administration. It was a full house at Dignity Health Theater. Lines going out the door with thousands waiting to see Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who brought their "Fighting Oligarchy" campaign to Kern County.
Thousands of people gather in Delano to partake in Cesar Chavez Day

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

DELANO, Calif. (KERO) - Hundreds if not thousands of people gathered at Memorial Park in Delano to then march to the historic 40 acres site in order to honor the legacy of farm worker rights activist Cesar Chavez. March 31, 2025 marks Cesar Chavez's would be 98 birthday, the man who historically fought for farm worker rights and started the United Farm workers movement. Every year, communities gather to reflect and celebrate on the progress Chavez created.
Suspects sentenced in Delano kidnapping case

4 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

DELANO, Calif. (KERO) - In May of 2024, a woman was kidnapped from her home and taken to a nearby bank where she was forced to withdraw large amounts of money. On March 26, the couple was sentenced to two years in prison. Couple charged in kidnapping case of a Delano elderly woman. 30-year-old Christian Rojas Chauta and 47-year old Claudia Castellanos Toqueca, received a two year prison sentence.
New details emerge on the homicide case of McFarland man Oscar Oliva

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

DELANO, Calif. (KERO) - Four years after the disappearance of McFarland man Oscar Oliva, law enforcement have made an arrest. 23ABC obtaining the offense report detailing what happened that night. ABC 23 was able to obtain police reports that spell out what happened to the victim, who was identified as Oscar Oliva.
Trump Administration moves forward with plans to cut the Department of Education

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - President Trump made good on a campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education, signing an executive order on the 20. Concerns revolve around potential affects to Kern County students. On March 20, President Donald Trump signed the executive order "Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities". It calls for the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to close the department and allow all states to control funding.
Charges filed in the missing persons case of Oscar Oliva

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

MCFARLAND, Calif. (KERO) - The McFarland Police Department and the DA's office made an arrest on March 14 in connection with the missing persons case of Oscar Oliva whose case has been cold since 2021. On April 10, 2021, McFarland local Oscar Oliva was reported missing. For the next four years, there were very little leads on Oliva's whereabouts, but the family never gave up hope.
McFarland residents protest on the streets for a more welcoming future

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

MCFARLAND, Calif. (KERO) - From field workers to restaurant staff, people marched from the park on Frontage road to the corner of First and Sherwood to protest for a more welcoming future for immigrants. On March 7, the essential workers of McFarland made their voices heard. According to protesters, their movement is a call to action on the Trump administration to stop assuming all immigrants are criminals and create a more welcoming future.
Dog allegedly injured during grooming session at East Bakersfield PetSmart

2 months ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - An East Bakersfield family took their dog to a local PetSmart for a grooming session but say they left with more than what they bargained for. Alleging that the groomers cut their dogs ear off. The owner, Guadalupe Zapien, claims that her dog, Cosi, went into the grooming unharmed but ended up leaving with her ear missing. Zapien says her dog needed emergency surgery and about 20-30 stitches. Ultimately, Zapien says Cosi lost her ear.