Yearly Archives: 2017

JUSTIN SALTERS: Proposed gas tax will hurt California’s families

JUSTIN SALTERS: Proposed gas tax will hurt California’s families

Earlier this week, Gov. Jerry Brown and Democrat lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled a “landmark” solution for funding critical transportation infrastructure projects. However, when their solution to every budget woe is to increase taxes and fees, it’s easier to see this proposal as banal more than groundbreaking. The Democrats’ proposal includes 1) a 12-cent increase in…Continue Reading

Bakersfield police officers shoots, kills suspect in robberies

Bakersfield police officers shoots, kills suspect in robberies

A Bakersfield Police officer shot and killed a man Tuesday after a short pursuit involving three people suspected of a pair of armed robberies. Police said the shooting happened after officers attempted to make a traffic stop at 9:15 p.m. at Taft Highway and south Union Avenue of a maroon Jeep that had three suspects…Continue Reading

Fresno PD uses rap as a community tool

Fresno PD uses rap as a community tool

Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is not afraid to bust some moves in a music video that promotes community engagement, especially when it involves respect. Watch the video here: .mcclatchy-embed{position:relative;padding:40px 0 56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%}.mcclatchy-embed iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}Continue Reading

Middle-aged man suspected of robbing Bakersfield bank

Middle-aged man suspected of robbing Bakersfield bank

A brazen daytime bank robbery has Bakersfield Police searching for a middle-aged man who walked into a California Avenue bank and robbed it at gun point. Police said the man, who they estimate weighs between 220-250 pounds, entered the Citibank bank at 5554 California Ave. and went to an open teller inside the bank and…Continue Reading

MOTOR CITY: The 2017 Buick LaCrosse

MOTOR CITY: The 2017 Buick LaCrosse

On the March 8 episode of The Richard Beene Show, Motor City Buick GMC General Manager John Pitre will guest and discuss some of the innovations coming for cars and trucks. The segment will air at 1:30 p.m. but Richard Beene took a quick visit out to Motor City Buick GMC to visit with John,…Continue Reading

Monday Morning Distraction: Visit the coastline near Cambria

Monday Morning Distraction: Visit the coastline near Cambria

Are you having a hard time focusing today? Got a case of the Monday morning blues? Here’s a distraction: video of Sunday’s glorious day at the coast north of Cambria, where Elephant Seals and otters were hanging out near Piedras Blancas Light House. Enjoy a moment of beauty and some relaxation on a Monday.Continue Reading

Bank of Sierra opens California Avenue branch in Bakersfield

Bank of Sierra opens California Avenue branch in Bakersfield

Bank of the Sierra opened its newest Bakersfield branch late last month at 4456 California Ave. The bank designed the new location from the ground up, to better suit the needs of the local residents and businesses in this busy area. As Bank of the Sierra’s fourth location in Bakersfield, this newly constructed 6,000 square foot…Continue Reading

Why last week was so important to the health of Kern County children

Why last week was so important to the health of Kern County children

Last week may have been one of the most important for children and families in Kern County’s history with two major healthcare announcements led by Valley Children’s Healthcare. For years parents have been faced with making long drives north to Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera or south to Los Angeles, but that is about to…Continue Reading

Bakersfield police recover gun, make arrest

Bakersfield police recover gun, make arrest

The Bakersfield Police Department arrested a 21-year-old Bakersfield man early Sunday morning after he fled officers and threw away a loaded handgun. Police said they stopped to talk with Kevin Allen at 2 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of east California Avenue, but that he ran away from them and discarded a loaded gun.…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