J.R. Flores

Andrew “J.R.” Flores was born and raised in Bakersfield,Ca. His first radio “gig” was in 2008 at Kern Radio, producing Saturday morning programs, then later ‘The Moneywise Guys’. After a short stint with a local sound company, J.R. returned to Kern Radio where he is now Assistant Program Director for the station and Producer for ‘The Richard Beene Show’. “When not in the studio I enjoy spending time with family… My daughter Lilliana Belle, and boys Ryan & Pierce. Going to concerts and music festivals with my fiance Carrie. And visiting my grandmother’s house.

Fun Facts:

Favorite Football Team – Oakland Raiders

Favorite Food – Anything that comes out of the ocean, or my Grandma’s cooking

Favorite Color – Silver & Black (That’s one color right?)

Favorite Music – Anything Ralph Bailey doesn’t sing

Favorite places to visit – Disneyland, San Clemente Beach, My Grandparents house

Latest Blogs

Turnipseed Talks Turkey in the Fourth District Sups Race

Mike Turnipseed, president of Kerntax Association, talked about a new revelation in the Fourth District Supervisorial Race in which plaintiffs who began the fight to realign the district are NOT supporting incumbent Supervisor David Couch or Mayor Delano Grace Vallejo but Lamont Chamber of Commerce President Jose Gonzales. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from…

Professor Jeanine Kraybill helps us unpack the mid-term elections

Will the Democrats take back the House in the mid-term elections? Professor Jeanine Kraybill helps us understand it. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

California Innocence Project Frees A Man Framed for Murder

Horace Roberts spent more than 20 years in state prison for a murder he did not commit, until the California Innocence Project, led by our guest Michael Semanchik, found holes in the prosecution’s case. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

Assembly candidate Justin Mendes squares off against Rudy Salas in the 32nd Assembly District

Hanford City Councilman Justin Mendes talks about his quest to unseat Assemblyman Rudy Salas. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

Marshall Tuck, candidate for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, lays out his case

Justin Salters joins me to interview Marshall Tuck in his bid to head the state education system. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N