Yearly Archives: 2017

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra set for a heroic night of music

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra set for a heroic night of music

Some of the most recognizable orchestral music ever written will be performed tonight at the Fox Theater by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, and it could be a rousing show. “It’s really a great event where everyone can hop in and have some fun, and just enjoy some great movie music,” said Conductor Stilian Kirov during…Continue Reading

Police seek assistance finding Bakersfield robbery suspect

Police seek assistance finding Bakersfield robbery suspect

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a man who broke into a southwest Bakersfield home and pointed a gun at the homeowner before fleeing the home and driving off in a BMW. Police said the incident happened Sunday morning in the 4200 block of Thatch Avenue. The 9:56 a.m. burglary happened while the homeowner…Continue Reading

Sheriff deputies bust up Wasco chop shop

Sheriff deputies bust up Wasco chop shop

Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies said they have busted up a chop shop in Wasco and arrested one man on suspicion of operating the shop. A deputy was checking on a vacant building at 29341 Kimberlina Road near Wasco at 12:40 a.m. on Friday morning, and saw people “manipulating several disassembled vehicles inside a warehouse on…Continue Reading

BUSINESS PROFILE: Nail Bar takes a lavish approach to customer service

BUSINESS PROFILE: Nail Bar takes a lavish approach to customer service

Erica Arias knew that she wanted to invest in something, but finding the right investment had proven to be a challenge. That was until a trip to Los Angeles with her sister-in-law, Blanca Giacoman, who is also her business partner, provided inspiration for something familiar, but with a differentiating flair.  “My sister-in-law said ‘hey let’s…Continue Reading

Kern County Board to consider easing lease agreement on golf course

Kern County Board to consider easing lease agreement on golf course

Even with the easing of the drought, golf course operators are finding it difficult to maintain course due to high water prices, and the Kern County Board of Supervisors will consider easing an agreement with a vendor to keep one golf course operational. Sorenson Bros. Inc, which operates the county-owned North Kern Golf Course, has…Continue Reading

Police search for suspects in Bakersfield attempted murder

Police search for suspects in Bakersfield attempted murder

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a pair of men who they say attempted to murder a man by beating him to unconsciousness and then striking him in the head with a bicycle. Police said the incident happened at 11 p.m. on March 27 at Mi Tierra Market, 300 south Owens Street, when the…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police recover stolen handgun, make arrests

Bakersfield Police recover stolen handgun, make arrests

A routine traffic stop by the Bakersfield Police Department resulted in the recovery of a stolen handgun and a pair of arrests. Police made the stop in the 3000 block of San Dimas Street at 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday. During a search of the vehicle, police discovered a 9-milimeter handgun, which had been reported stolen…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