After a lifetime of health complications, Rochelle Vaughn almost lost her life. However, one local man ended up saving her by literally giving him a piece of her. Leah Pezzetti has the story.
Bakersfield woman gets kidney donation that saves her life
One year later, she's embracing her second chance
One year later, she's embracing her second chance at life
Posted
Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
,
Weather
Tuesday
02/17/2026
Rain
-° / 41°
92%
Wednesday
02/18/2026
Mostly Cloudy
51° / 40°
24%
Thursday
02/19/2026
Showers Early
52° / 35°
42%
Friday
02/20/2026
Clear
53° / 35°
4%
Saturday
02/21/2026
Partly Cloudy
65° / 42°
5%
Sunday
02/22/2026
Partly Cloudy
70° / 46°
7%
Monday
02/23/2026
Showers Late
70° / 52°
44%
Tuesday
02/24/2026
Showers
64° / 47°
57%