Yearly Archives: 2017

Child who drowned in motel bathtub is identified

Child who drowned in motel bathtub is identified

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the 10-month-old boy that drowned in a bathtub of a Bakersfield Motel 6. The coroner identified the boy as Abel Omar Godninez, of Bakersfield, as the child. The boy was found face down in a bathtub on Aug. 14 and was taken to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, where he…Continue Reading

Man arrested in Oildale stabbing death

Man arrested in Oildale stabbing death

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the Aug. 19 stabbing death of a man in Oildale. Deputies said Christopher Mangham was arrested on Monday in the 1000 block of El Tejon Ave. in Oildale. Mangham is suspected of stabbing Arnold Ford on Saturday in the 1100 block of Roberts Lane.…Continue Reading

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, Aug 18-20

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, Aug 18-20

During one of the last weekends of summer, folks from around Bakersfield seemed to have a relaxing weekend or maybe they were just saving their energy for Monday’s eclipse. Here’s our favorite pictures from the weekend: 오리 꿱꿱 🦆 . . #여행스타그램 #꿀주말 #일상 #주말나들이 A post shared by Soyoung Park (@s_o_p_h_i_e_0426) on Aug 19,…Continue Reading

How Bakersfield viewed the eclipse

How Bakersfield viewed the eclipse

We found dozens of photos from eclipse watchers here in Bakersfield, and while it was only a partial eclipse that didn’t stop the enthusiastic response from people. So I bought this telescope a long time ago and I finally got my money's worth #eclipse A post shared by Nick Murdoch (@nnmurdoch) on Aug 21, 2017…Continue Reading

Sheriff’s deputies warn of sexual assaults in McFarland, Delano

Sheriff’s deputies warn of sexual assaults in McFarland, Delano

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is investigating that three sexual assaults, including two in McFarland, may be related, and they’re looking for help from the public. The latest assault came on Aug. 10 in a Delano vineyard, but deputies say two other assaults in McFarland may be connected. The first attack came on May 5, and…Continue Reading

Bakersfield’s biggest party, Village Fest, is fast approaching

Bakersfield’s biggest party, Village Fest, is fast approaching

It’s known as one of  Bakersfield’s biggest parties but the annual Village Fest is more than a good time because it benefits the community. Set at Pioneer Village, on the grounds of the Kern County Museum, Village Fest is an annual offering of beer, wine, food and music. It draws thousands of eager visitors to…Continue Reading

Photos we love from Back to School

Photos we love from Back to School

Wednesday marked the start of the 2017-2018 school year for thousands of students across Bakersfield, and parents took to social media to mark the occasion. Here are some of the best photos from the first day of school: Second Grade her she comes! 💜 A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀✨K A R L A✨ (@karlaagee__) on…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