Yearly Archives: 2017

One man rescued, another missing in Kern River

One man rescued, another missing in Kern River

Kern County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams rescued a man Tuesday afternoon in the Kern River near the Sandy Flat Campground and Lake Isabella, but another man remains missing. The Sheriff’s Department said a man was seen being pulled under the water between the Sandy Flat Campground and the Hobo Flat Campground. Search and rescue conducted…Continue Reading

Two victims identified, another rescue today at the Kern River

Two victims identified, another rescue today at the Kern River

The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified two men who drowned in the Kern River recently and search and rescue teams spent part of Monday rescuing a stranded kayaker near Kernville. The Coroner identified Michael Ramirez, 27, of Buena Park, and Edwin Morales, 22, of Los Angeles, as drowning victims. Ramirez was the subject of an…Continue Reading

The essentials of KERN Radio for June 2017

The essentials of KERN Radio for June 2017

There was a lot going on around kernradio.com this week and NEWSTALK 1180 KERN, and here are a rundown of some of the most-read, most interesting and fun things we posted during the last few weeks. A WATER PARK DRAWS PLENTY OF DISCUSSION We were the first to break the news that a group called…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police announce changes to property room

Bakersfield Police announce changes to property room

Beginning Monday, the Bakersfield Police Department’s property room will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The facility will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as on the weekends and holidays.  The property room will still adhere to all Department of Justice firearm related inquiries…Continue Reading

BPD: Missing Bakersfield man returns home safe

BPD: Missing Bakersfield man returns home safe

A man with a medical condition who went missing this week, returned home Thursday safe and unharmed, Bakersfield Police Department said. Police were concerned about 39-year-old Edward Padilla, whose medical condition prompted an alert by the police. Padilla went missing at 5 a.m. on June 22 in the 3800 block of Sorano Avenue.  Continue Reading

Drum and bugle competition headed to BC, July 14

Drum and bugle competition headed to BC, July 14

Bakersfield College Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps presents the third annual “Resound” Drum & Bugle Corps International contest on July 14 at Memorial Stadium on the Bakersfield College campus. The competition will feature seven California-based corps. The box office opens at 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for students,…Continue Reading

Bakersfield College offers express enrollment event July 11

Bakersfield College offers express enrollment event July 11

Bakersfield College is offering a unique one-day Express Enrollment event for next students starting at 8 a.m. on July 11. Prospective students are encouraged to check-in starting at 7 a.m. and those who attend will be given a tour of the college’s Panorama Drive campus. Students will also be introduced to student life, financial aid,…Continue Reading

9 photos of Central Coast inspiration for your holiday weekend

9 photos of Central Coast inspiration for your holiday weekend

With a long holiday weekend ahead, we thought we’d provide you with some inspiration for your holiday weekend at the Central Coast. #AboutAWeekAgo #PismoBeach #PismoDunes #Canam #Rzr #Denali #Sand #esnapchat #priusgang @blanquita_pena @gucci.tannys @tarpujas_21_ A post shared by Anthony Trujillo (@anthonyandrewtrujillo) on Jun 30, 2017 at 9:19pm PDT "Dancers don't need wings to fly" ~…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