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

Lois Henry gives her take on the California housing crisis

California is increasingly becoming the land of the haves and have nots, and housing is in short supply. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

Dr. Raj Patel talks about maximum fitness at different ages

What does physical fitness look like at age 35? Or 45? or 65? Dr. Raj Patel explains. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

The Tax Man Echoes Councilman Weir; Tax Measure Misleading

Michael Turnipseed, president of the Taxpayers Association agreed with CIty Councilman Ken Weir regarding the proposed one percent tax increase. Turnipseed agrees the $50 million garnered by the additional tax will not go for public safety or community services. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

CSUB political science professor Jeanine Kraybill addresses the mid-term elections

Can we draw any conclusions from the primaries about the Democrats’ chances of retaking the House of Representatives? Dr. Jeanine Kraybill gives us her take. The Richard Beene show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N

Kern Vets host Chad Garcia talks the suicide of his mother and its effects

Suicide takes a toll on the survivors, the loved ones, friends and family. Retired Army Airborne Chad Garcia talks about the death of his mother. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N