Yearly Archives: 2017

The days of Sears may be numbered

The days of Sears may be numbered

The ownership group behind retail giants Sears and Kmart said Wednesday that the chains may not make a viable company over the next 12 months because of potential liquidity issues. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Sears Holding Company said it was facing severe pressures from the Internet and consumer behavior, and that it…Continue Reading

Sheriff deputies make arrest in Bakersfield homicide

Sheriff deputies make arrest in Bakersfield homicide

Kern County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of a March 17 murder in the 4200 block of Gordon Street in Bakersfield. After obtaining an arrest warrant, deputies from the sheriff’s gang enforcement units arrested Krystal San Nicholas Wandick on Monday night at a Wainwright Drive apartment. Deputies took her to Kern…Continue Reading

Help Secret Witness find killer of Bakersfield child

Help Secret Witness find killer of Bakersfield child

If you would like to donate to the Secret Witness of Kern County fund to find the person responsible for the Feb. 23 shooting death of 5-year-old Kason Guyton, who was killed month in central Bakersfield, please stop by our offices before tomorrow at 5 p.m. at 1400 Easton Drive Suite 144B, Bakersfield CA 93309. Anyone…Continue Reading

CSU Bakersfield routs Colorado State to advance in NIT

CSU Bakersfield routs Colorado State to advance in NIT

It could be argued that CSU Bakersfield played its best game of the season Monday night at Colorado State, and Roadrunners certainly made a postseason statement. The Roadrunners blasted host Colorado State, 81-63, to advance to the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night at University of Texas, Arlington. That game will tip at 6 p.m. and…Continue Reading

Kazakhstan player wins Bakersfield Tennis Open

Kazakhstan player wins Bakersfield Tennis Open

It was the final that was predicted when the Bakersfield Tennis Open was seeded, and it certainly produced plenty of drama with a thrilling second-set tiebreaker the propelled Dimitry Popko to the championship  on Sunday at the Bakersfield Racquet Club. Popko, who represents Kazakhstan and who is ranked 211th in the world, defeated Belgian Kimmer…Continue Reading

VIDEO: FBI Director James Comey testifying about Russia, wiretaps

VIDEO: FBI Director James Comey testifying about Russia, wiretaps

During dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill, FBI Director James Comey testified about the FBI’s investigation into Russian hacking and President Trump’s claims that former President Obama ordered surveillance against his campaign and Trump Tower. [View the story “FBI Director James Comey testifies on Russia, Wiretapping” on Storify]Continue Reading

Elton John postpones Bakersfield concert

Elton John postpones Bakersfield concert

Elton John will have to reschedule his Saturday March 18th performance at Bakersfield’s Rabobank Arena to Saturday, April 22 for medical reasons. Ticket-holders are encouraged to keep their March 18th tickets and those will be honored for the April 22 show.  If you cannot attend the April 22nd performance, please refund your tickets at point of purchase by not later than…Continue Reading

Deputies investigating southeast Bakersfield homicide

Deputies investigating southeast Bakersfield homicide

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early Friday morning shooting in southeast Bakersfield that left a man dead. Deputies were called to a report of shots fired at 2:42 a.m. in the 4200 block of Gordon Street. According to a news release, the Bakersfield Fire Department called the sheriff’s to their station at 106…Continue Reading

Arvin High student makes history with West Point appointment

Arvin High student makes history with West Point appointment

Arvin High senior Annmarie Narvaez has become the first student from the school to earn an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, according to the Kern High School District. Narvaez is a member of the school’s Junior ROTC program, which is run by the Army, and shines on the basketball court…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