Yearly Archives: 2017

Burglary suspects end up being rescued out of Kern River

Burglary suspects end up being rescued out of Kern River

A pair of burglary suspects had to be rescued from the Kern River by the person who they were allegedly trying to steal from on Monday morning. The Bakersfield Police Department said that Ronald Valdovinos, 30, and Shellena Bonales, 34, were attempting to break into a vehicle on Highway 178 at 11:52 a.m. on Monday.…Continue Reading

10 Photos We Love From Bakersfield’s Weekend, July 21-23

Just some of the great photos that were shared from this past weekend from around Bakersfield. Little dog named Jack recovering after Bakersfield firefighters rescue him from a burning building and bring him back to life. (PHOTO: BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPT / FACEBOOK) #firefighter #firstresponder #dogs A post shared by ABC News (@abcnews) on Jul 22,…Continue Reading

One man missing, another rescued in Kern River near Hart Park

One man missing, another rescued in Kern River near Hart Park

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department’s Search and Rescue rescued a man out of the Kern River near Hart Park in Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon, but they are still searching for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the swift-running river. Officials said they were called at 2 p.m. to the park, along with the Kern…Continue Reading

One man dead, another wounded in Bakersfield shooting

One man dead, another wounded in Bakersfield shooting

Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the shooting of two men, one who later died, early Sunday morning in the 700 block of Knotts Street in Bakersfield. Deputies said they arrived at 1:33 a.m. and found two men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to Kern Medical, where one man died from…Continue Reading

Dr. Raj Patel on the importance of annual physicals

Dr. Raj Patel on the importance of annual physicals

During his weekly segment on “The Richard Beene Show,” Dr. Raj Patel stressed the importance of annual physicals. “Overall, annual physical examinations are very beneficial,” said Patel, who also acknowledged there was a debate within the medical community about the benefits of these annual events. “Overall it’s beneficial because it establishes a rapport with your…Continue Reading

One body recovered, another missing on Kern River

One body recovered, another missing on Kern River

Saturday proved to be one of the most challenging days for Kern County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue with the discovery of one body on the Kern River, and an ongoing search for another man pulled under the water. Officials said they recovered a body of a man at 9:58 a.m. near the Sandy Flat…Continue Reading

There’s plenty of work to be done for Bakersfield City Manager

There’s plenty of work to be done for Bakersfield City Manager

After 25 years of public service as Bakersfield’s City Manager Alan Tandy said he’s proud of many of the city’s quality of life improvements, and that he has no plan to retire from his job. During an interview on “The Richard Beene Show,” Tandy talked about the city’s effort to improve transportation, including connecting the…Continue Reading

Bakersfield woman reported missing after leaving BHS

Bakersfield woman reported missing after leaving BHS

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for an 18-year-old woman who was last seen leaving Bakersfield High School on July 7. Police said Miriam Figueroa was seen leaving the school and that she is considered at risk. Figueroa is described as a: Hispanic female, 5-foot-1, 94 pounds, brown hair with blonde streaks, brown eyes, last seen…Continue Reading

Nine Inch Nails dominates Bakersfield social media

Nine Inch Nails took to the Rabobank Arena on Wednesday night and blew away the huge Bakersfield audience, who gladly shared the experience on social media, especially Instagram. We pulled together some of the best photos and videos from the concert. "Survivalism" #NineInchNails A post shared by Armaиdo Goиzalez (@_nin___) on Jul 20, 2017 at…Continue Reading

9 photos we love from Paso Robles’ Mid-State Fair

The California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles kicked off its two-week run on Wednesday, and thousands, including many from Kern County, flocked to the fairgrounds to attend opening day. The day was highlighted by a Lionel Richie concert, and here are some of the best photos from the day: A post shared by @angiecrystal 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