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

Cancer deaths drop significantly, and Dr. Ravi Patel of CBCC explains why

Overall deaths from cancer have dropped in the past decade… Dr. Ravi Patel of CBCC breaks it down. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N

Turnipseed Talks Education and More Info on the City’s Sales Tax

Mike Turnipseed, our Thursday benchmark, talked about the LAUSD teachers’ strike and how you can be a part of the Oversight Committee on Measure N. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N

South African Born BHS Student Nick Oosthuizen Wins Earl Warren Cup

Clad in garb from the 18th Century BHS Professor Jeremy Adams once again hosted the Earl Warren Cup, a “Jeopardy”- like competition pitting BHS students testing the kids’ knowledge of politics, the Constitution, current events. Nick Oosthuizen, born in Capetown and a US Citizen for a mere 8 months walked away the winner out of…

Country music artist Lacy J. Dalton returns to Bakersfield, talks the evolution of country music

Listen to Lacy J. Dalton talk about the evolution of country music. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N

Raji Brar is the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Business Woman of the Year

Listen to Raji Brar talk about her business, Countryside Corp., talk about her background and her family’s growing business. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N