Yearly Archives: 2017

Congressman David Valadao discusses DACA on First Look

Congressman David Valadao discusses DACA on First Look

First Look with Scott Cox discusses DACA and how it affects his district. Congressman David Valadao represents California’s 21st congressional district, which is centered in the San Joaquin Valley, and includes areas of Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, and Tulare County.Continue Reading

Dr. Horace Mitchell discusses retirement

Dr. Horace Mitchell discusses retirement

CSUB President Horace Mitchell joined The Richard Beene Show to discuss his pending retirement from the university system, his accomplishments and his feelings about moving forward. He covered the decision to take CSUB to Division 1 in sports, academic accomplishments and the creating a true student experience.Continue Reading

10 “oh my” photos from Sunday’s weather

10 “oh my” photos from Sunday’s weather

The weather took a remarkable turn with a 28-degree temperature shift, high winds, thunder, lightning and some intense rainfall. Here’s a look at 10 more photos from the stormy weekend. #bakersfield #california #southbakersfield #flooding #wind #rain #stormyweather #summermightbeover #09/04/17 @ Bakersfield, California A post shared by CRLong (@simplycandid72) on Sep 4, 2017 at 5:07pm PDT…Continue Reading

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s Labor Day weekend

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s Labor Day weekend

Our Labor Day weekend was highlighted by some high heat but we saw a major cool down on Sunday with a fierce storm. Here’s a look at what shared this past weekend. Bakersfield, CA Sunrise. #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #mornings A post shared by Ken (@agr8tguy) on Sep 3, 2017 at 11:22pm PDT Kern River looks nice from…Continue Reading

Thunderstorm moves in causes chaos, cools things down

Thunderstorm moves in causes chaos, cools things down

After a 10th consecutive day of 100-plus degree temperatures, a fast-moving thunderstorm powered through Kern County on Sunday with strong winds, thunder, lightning, and rain. At Meadows Field, temperatures hit 109 degrees on Sunday before the storm moved in and dropped the temperature by 28 degrees at 5:54 p.m. Wind speeds were measured at 32…Continue Reading

McCarthy tours flood-ravaged Houston and surrounding areas

McCarthy tours flood-ravaged Houston and surrounding areas

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) spent his Labor Day weekend touring flood damage along the Texas coast. In a pair of Tweets, McCarthy said Texans are ”resilient and strong” and that Congress will act swiftly to ensure that federal resources are used to help people recover from the record flooding. Some photos from…Continue Reading

Body of 11-year-old girl recovered in Kern River

Body of 11-year-old girl recovered in Kern River

Kern County Sheriff’s Department search and rescue teams found the body Saturday of an 11-year-old girl who went missing in the Kern River near Keyesville. Investigators said they found Mya Calderon’s body 7-feet under water, lodged between a rock in the river. Calderon’s body was found about 500 yards from where she was last seen…Continue Reading

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Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case

Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case

CEO of the Open Door Network & Advocate to Christina Scrivner & her children, Lauren Skidmore sits down with Ralph Bailey to discuss the latest on the case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner & whats next for his family as this case continues to get delayed. KERN Radio · Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to…

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes historian Nick Ragone to the broadcast as he & Ralph discuss one of America’s most historical moments, the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France in World War 2. KERN Radio · Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Congressman Vince Fong to the show as they discuss the Congress’s decision to vote in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill & the Congressman give his thoughts on Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. KERN Radio · Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine