Beene takes on Goh’s assertion about Bakersfield’s trash

Beene takes on Goh’s assertion about Bakersfield’s trash

If there’s one thing that Richard Beene dislikes about Bakersfield it’s trash.

For years, he’s railed against people dumping trash, especially diapers, around the city’s streets, parks, fields and parking lots.

However, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh and members of the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful board of directors drove around town to assess the city’s cleanliness, determining that the city rated a 1.6, with 1 being the cleanest rating, it was too much for Beene to take.

“I think they really did a disservice to themselves because you can’t deal with a problem unless you acknowledge it’s there,” Beene said during the May 19 episode of his “The Richard Beene Show.” “I mean were they on a golf cart at Seven Oaks? ‘I don’t see any litter? Do you? This green looks fine.”’ I mean drive down Wible, drive down Oak, drive down Ming Avenue. Go down the (Highway) 58. Go down anywhere in this town. It’s a mess. We’re terrible.”

Here’s the original article in The Bakersfield Californian: http://www.bakersfield.com/news/keep-bakersfield-beautiful-sees-progress-in-hunt-for-city-s/article_2dea5ed6-2d59-5e36-8c8b-7a20585b03e9.html

And here’s Richard’s take from Friday’s show:

 

Latest Blogs

Nick Ragone Talks Rory’s Remarkable Masters Finish & His Latest Youtube Documentary

Nick Ragone Talks Rory’s Remarkable Masters Finish & His Latest Youtube Documentary

Ascension Charity Golf Classic Director & Golf Historian, Nick Ragone, joins The Ralph Bailey Show to talk all things Masters including Rory McIlroy’s unthinkable comeback to win his first green jacket, & Nick gives us a quick preview of his most recent documentary Youtube video “Baseball Goes To War”. KERN Radio · Nick Ragone Talks…

Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her ‘Remarkable’ Story

Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her ‘Remarkable’ Story

TRBS sits down with KGET 17’s “Most Remarkable Woman” of 2025 & human trafficking survivor, Odessa Perkins to discuss her incredible story & what’s coming next for the author & Ridgeview High School Counselor. KERN Radio · Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her 'Remarkable' Story

Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

Matthew Clark, partner at Chain Coh Clark, discusses recent DUI and a petition their law firm has started to strengthen laws KERN Radio · MATT CLARK – DUI PETITION You can sign the petition here: https://chng.it/xbgh54rYBy

Sandy Steers Talks Jackie & Shadow

Sandy Steers Talks Jackie & Shadow

Executive Director of The Friends of Big Bear Valley, Sandy Steers joins TRBS to talk about America’s favorite bald eagle couple Jackie & Shadow. KERN Radio · Sandy Steers Talks Jackie & Shadow