Yearly Archives: 2017

Medicinal marijuana explained by Dr. Raj Patel

Medicinal marijuana explained by Dr. Raj Patel

The growth of medicinal marijuana services is one that is being closely watched by traditional doctors, who may not prescribe their use, including regular “The Richard Beene Show” contributor Dr. Raj Patel, who spoke at length about the topic on the June 9 episode.Continue Reading

Jara explains what happened in race for Ward 5 seat

Jara explains what happened in race for Ward 5 seat

For weeks the race vacant Ward 5 seat on the Bakersfield City Council featured a series of back-and-forth attacks by the two front-runners — Ryan Nance and Bruce Freeman. The two were part of a three-man race to succeed Jeff Tkac, who won the race for the seat last year but took his own life…Continue Reading

Deputies make arrest of Bakersfield man on firearms, drug possesion

Deputies make arrest of Bakersfield man on firearms, drug possesion

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Bakersfield man on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm and a controlled substance. Deputies, from the department’s gang unit, arrested Andrew Ybarra Chavez, in front of the Flower Street Mini Market, after a brief struggle.  Deputies said Chavez was on active probation for weapons violations. A…Continue Reading

Rash of attempted child abductions raises alarm in Bakersfield

Rash of attempted child abductions raises alarm in Bakersfield

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department has issued an urgent warning after investigating four incidents involving the abduction of children in Oildale and east Bakersfield. Deputies said two incident occurred in Oildale, and two more in east Bakersfield. In the four incidents, there was a range of reporting of the suspect descriptions. Deputies said on May…Continue Reading

Fun Friday, enjoy Central Coast photos to inspire your weekend

Fun Friday, enjoy Central Coast photos to inspire your weekend

Are you ready for the weekend? We are! Here is a collection of photos from the Central Coast to inspire your weekend plans. "Last Ride" 🏄… ending a perfect day in Pismo, California. #surfer #surf #endlesssummer #surfing #skateboarding #skateboard #california #pismobeach @pismobeachca @woolyspb #woolys #streetphotography #streetphotographer #pacificbeach #pacific #sunset #la #losangeles #losangelesphotographer #robertaugustsurfboards #harboursurfboards #rustysurfboards…Continue Reading

Arrests made in Pioneer Park shooting

Arrests made in Pioneer Park shooting

BAKERSFIELD — Kern County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men in connection to a December 2016 shooting that left three teenagers wounded at Pioneer Park in east Bakersfield. Deputies said they arrested Reyes Enriquez Morales, 20, and Lorenzo Fernandez, 18, on suspicion of attempted homicide, assault with a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang…Continue Reading

Freeman easily wins Ward 5 seat on Bakersfield City Council

Freeman easily wins Ward 5 seat on Bakersfield City Council

Bruce Freeman easily won the race to fill the vacant Bakersfield City Council Ward 5 race on Tuesday night by claiming 62 percent of the vote. Freeman will replace the late Jeff Tkac, who died shortly after winning election to the seat. Freeman, who once led Castle and Cooke development in Bakersfield, stepped into the…Continue Reading

Freeman has big lead in the race for Ward 5 seat

Freeman has big lead in the race for Ward 5 seat

Bruce Freeman has a commanding lead early in the vote count for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 5 seat. Freeman has 62 percent of the vote with four precincts complete in the tally. Ryan Nance has 32 percent of the vote. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WARD 5 – Vote For 1 Completed Precincts: 16 of 34 VOTE…Continue Reading

Our 10 favorite photos from the weekend, June 2-4

Our 10 favorite photos from the weekend, June 2-4

Just another weekend in Bakersfield and all of you took to Instagram to share some outstanding photos from graduations, track and field meets and other weekend activities. #bakoskies #trailrunning #trailrunner #runnersofinstagram #trail #runner #mykern #run #savannah #golden A post shared by Don Martin (@metrodonmartin) on Jun 4, 2017 at 12:27pm PDT Anyone else have stage…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