The Sacramento Bee published a story that suggests Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong could be catapulted to the leadership of the state’s Republican minority in the Assembly in the wake of mounting dissatisfaction among conservatives about the direction of GOP leadership in Sacramento. Of course, the story also says that Fong’s rise could be the result…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified two people from Southern California who drowned in the Kern River earlier this month. Kim Phov, 37, of Long Beach, went missing in the Kern River on July 8, but her body was found on July 13 in a canal a mile west of Round Mountain Road. Phov was…… Continue Reading
Kern County firefighters were able to get 100 percent containment today on a 1,000-acre fire near Maricopa today, but other fires around the state threatened communities, including those on the Central Coast. In Cambria, firefighters were able to get control of a 3-acre fire but not before it threatened businesses in the seaside community north…… Continue Reading
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issued a second day of poor air for the Valley portions of Kern County due to smoky conditions from fires around the state. The poor air is coupled with a 17th consecutive day of 100-degree temperatures in Bakersfield. The National Weather Service is forecasting triple-digit temperatures…… Continue Reading
Two Bakersfield men were arrested July 16 at Union Avenue motel room after police said a loaded gun and drugs were found. Bakersfield Police said at 10 p.m. they served a search warrant in the 200 block of Union Avenue and found a loaded .45-calber handgun and methamphetamine. Police said they arrested Travis Holder, 37,…… Continue Reading
During a segment on “The Richard Beene Show,” an anonymous Bakersfield woman shared her tales of dating horror via online dating sites. The woman, who was identified as “Tracy,” a single woman in her late 40s, told host Richard Beene and co-host Dana Martin, who helps Beene host the occasional “Love Monday” segments, about her…… Continue Reading
Our weekly look back at the weekend and we saw plenty of beautiful images shared on Instagram. Here are our picks from the weekend’s best photos: SUNDAY WAS NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY Sundaes on a Sunday 🍨 At the cutest Pop Tate's look-alike ice cream parlor today! @laynejoelle #nationalicecreamday A post shared by Your Daly…… Continue Reading
Smoke from fires around the state is drifting into the San Joaquin Valley and portions of Kern County, along with high heat, causing the San Joaquin Valley Air Quality Control District to issue an Air Quality Alert for the region. The National Weather Service is forecasting slightly cooler temperatures this week, but the cooling trending…… Continue Reading
After a pair of recent studies suggested that coffee could play role in extending life expectancy, the topic came to the forefront of the weekly conversation between Richard Beene and Dr. Raj Patel on the July 14 episode of “The Richard Beene Show.” A pair of studies released in the Annals of Internal Medicine earlier…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield’s sizzling summer heat wave will continue for a few more days, and there appears to be no relief in sight with temperatures expected to hit the triple digits through next weekend. The National Weather Service’s Hanford office is forecasting highs of 105 degrees here in Bakersfield on Sunday, and temps topping 100 degrees each…… Continue Reading
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…
The Ralph Bailey Show is baffled by the juries decision to find Sean “P Diddy” Combs not guilty on charges of human trafficking & racketeering so they call upon friend of the show and local attorney H.A. Sala do discuss what could have let the jury to this decision. KERN Radio · H.A. Sala Explains…
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
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
Stephanie Pierce & Erving Loya of “Hey There Delilah”, a local non-profit, stop by The Ralph Bailey Show to pump up their inaugural Golf Classic at Bakersfield Country Club, where they will raise money to aid families who are being affected by cancer. Teams & donations are still available.Go to https://www.heytheredelilah.org/ for more information. KERN…