Yearly Archives: 2017

Monty Byrom and the Bakersfield Symphony to collaborate

Monty Byrom and the Bakersfield Symphony to collaborate

When it comes to music there are many iconic Bakersfield performers, but the contemporary icons of music here are Monty Byrom and The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and the two are setting up what should be a memorable collaboration. Byrom was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday and told guest host Rick Kreiser…Continue Reading

Sikh Women to host Bakersfield 5k fun run on Saturday

Sikh Women to host Bakersfield 5k fun run on Saturday

The Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Association will host its second 5-kilometer fun run at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield to raise funds for scholarships and to help support the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter. Raji Brar, who is a member of the group, was a guest on Wednesday’s “The Greg Kerr Show,” heard…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police K9 officers get protective vests

Bakersfield Police K9 officers get protective vests

It was a good day to be a K9, or at least a considerably safer one, when the Bakersfield Police Department received thousands of dollars in donations to protect the working dogs.  The department corps of dogs received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization, Vested Interest…Continue Reading

Junior League will hold its Bakersfield Fiesta

Junior League will hold its Bakersfield Fiesta

The annual Junior League of Bakersfield’s Fiesta is set for Saturday and KERO Ch. 23 meteorologist Elaina Rush visited “First Look with Scott Cox” on Wednesday to promote the upcoming event. “This is helps us give grants, and do our special projects benefitting women and children,” Rusk said. The event, which is for a 21-and-over…Continue Reading

Bakersfield police ID doctor involved shooting

Bakersfield police ID doctor involved shooting

Bakersfield Police have identified the doctor they say shot and killed a suspect in self defense on Tuesday night at offices at 212 Goodman St. Police said a suspected entered Garden Oasis Medical and assaulted Dr. Edwin Zong, who owns the business. The suspect, according to police, made several comments about money before the assault.…Continue Reading

Countryside Grill defends its Mac and Cheese title

Countryside Grill defends its Mac and Cheese title

If you wanted traditional macaroni and cheese at the 2017 Mac and Cheese Fest then you might want to head to the grocery store for the boxed stuff, because on Saturday it was all about the heat and sweet. Countryside Grill, tucked into Brookside Market, at the northeast corner of Coffee and Hageman roads, repeated…Continue Reading

The Essential Richard Beene Podcasts, April 16-22

The Essential Richard Beene Podcasts, April 16-22

It was a busy week for “The Richard Beene Show” and we wanted to provide a rundown of some of the best segments from the show between April 16-22. Richard Gonzales on his father Pancho Gonzales Richard had a fascinating interview with the son of Hall of Fame tennis great Pancho Gonzales. Richard Gonzales is…Continue Reading

Dr. Patel: Not managing your anger can be a health hazard

Dr. Patel: Not managing your anger can be a health hazard

Dr. Raj Patel tackled an unusual topic during a segment on “The Richard Beene Show” on Friday — anger management. An internist. who leads Bakersfield’s Preferred Family Care, Patel spoke at length with host Richard Beene about the health dangers related to managing anger. “If you’re a perpetually angry person then it can be harmful…Continue Reading

Bakersfield women drown in Tule River

Bakersfield women drown in Tule River

A pair of Bakersfield women drowned in the Tule River on April 13, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies said located one woman deceased early into the search on April 13. She has been identified as Shreya Singh, 21, of Bakersfield.  The second female has not been recovered. She is…Continue Reading

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Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

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Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

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