The Bakersfield Police Department appears to have little patience for one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and especially one that falls on a Friday. In a news release, Bakersfield Police said they will be stepping up patrols on St. Patrick’s Day on Friday to prevent drunk drivers from doing harm. “These needless…… Continue Reading
Ahead of her Thursday night performance at Temblor Brewery, Richard Beene interviewed singer Nora Jane Struthers and her husband Joe Overton, who performs with her. “I really love the music history of this town,” Struthers said on “The Richard Beene Show.” A native of Nashville, Struthers is an Americana performer — a genre that is…… Continue Reading
After being selected to participate in the 2017 “We The People” national finals, East Bakersfield High School is working hard to raise the more than $43,000 needed to attend the event next month in Washington, D.C. “We The People” tests student knowledge on the Constitution and has been a mainstay competition among schools in the…… Continue Reading
CSU Bakersfield’s men’s basketball team will take the court Monday in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament against Colorado State in Fort Collins. The game is slated to tip at 8 p.m. and can be heard live on NEWSTALK 1180/96.1 KERN with Corey Costelloe providing the play-by-play. On Wednesday, CSUB coach Rod Barnes…… Continue Reading
A nuclear weapon physicist has saved film footage from some of the 210 atmospheric nuclear weapons tests the United States conducted from 1945 to 1962, and the footage is now available on YouTube. “We know that these films are on the brink of deteriorating to the point they will become useless,” said Greg Spriggs, a…… Continue Reading
With an expanding mission and service, the Kern County Mental Health Department is changing its name to Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, or BHRS. “About 1 in 5 people are going to have a mental disorder that will benefit from treatment,” said Dr. Bradley S. Cloud, deputy director of BHRS, during the March 15 episode…… Continue Reading
After a ferocious first-half start, Cal State Bakersfield held on Tuesday night to defeat host California in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, 73-66. Dedrick Basile scored a team-high 18 points, including 16 in the first half, to help the Roadrunners to a commanding 44-19 halftime lead. The second half was a different…… Continue Reading
In what was built up as a major scoop, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow revealed a two-page 1040 federal tax form of President Donald Trump’s 2005 filing, but many were unimpressed with the report. “It takes less time to fill out your taxes than for Rachael Maddow to get to what’s in Trump’s taxes,” read one…… Continue Reading
There are several organizations around Kern County that are for the benefit of children, but there are few that have been as longstanding or as important as the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic. During an interview on “First Look with Scott Cox” on Tuesday, Kevin Stokes, president of the Foundation Board that supports the…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for two men suspected of robbing an east Bakersfield Mexican restaurant on March 18. The BPD said the suspects brandished firearms at employees of Tacos La Villa, 1523 East California Ave, and demanded money. After obtaining the money, both suspects entered a silver Nissan Pathfinder and fled the scene,…… Continue Reading
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…
The Ralph Bailey Show is baffled by the juries decision to find Sean “P Diddy” Combs not guilty on charges of human trafficking & racketeering so they call upon friend of the show and local attorney H.A. Sala do discuss what could have let the jury to this decision. KERN Radio · H.A. Sala Explains…
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
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
Stephanie Pierce & Erving Loya of “Hey There Delilah”, a local non-profit, stop by The Ralph Bailey Show to pump up their inaugural Golf Classic at Bakersfield Country Club, where they will raise money to aid families who are being affected by cancer. Teams & donations are still available.Go to https://www.heytheredelilah.org/ for more information. KERN…