Yearly Archives: 2017

Is Arnold running for the U.S. Senate?

Is Arnold running for the U.S. Senate?

On Thursday, political news website Politico reported that former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2018, and against Dianne Feinstein, who would be 85.  The site, which used anonymous sources, said that Schwarzenegger has been emboldened to run based being targeted by President Donald Trump via Twitter. The story…Continue Reading

Man in critical condition after jumping from moving car

Man in critical condition after jumping from moving car

A man suffered major injuries Thursday night after jumping from a moving car at California Avenue and N Street. The man, who was not identified, was in critical condition at a local hospital, but the driver of the vehicle, Yolanda Reynolds, 38, of Bakersfield, was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence…Continue Reading

Trumpcare one step closer to passage?

Trumpcare one step closer to passage?

The House of Representatives push to pass a new health care law, in an attempt to replace Obamacare, moved one step closer in the House with passage of the measure, which has the backing of President Donald Trump, through a pair of committees: POLITICO Via twitter.com Obamacare repeal moves forward after marathon committee hearings politi.co/2nbh2MC…Continue Reading

4 mind-blowing car tech facts from Motor City Buick GMC

4 mind-blowing car tech facts from Motor City Buick GMC

Motor City Buick GMC General Manager John Pitre was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” this week, and he presented a ton of information about the fast pace of technological changes in the car industry. We broke down five key takeaways from the conversation between Pitre and Richard Beene. THE FUTURE OF SELF DRIVING…Continue Reading

Bakersfield City Schools looking to fill 100 teaching jobs

Bakersfield City Schools looking to fill 100 teaching jobs

During an appearance on “First Look with Scott Cox,” Diane Cox, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and Mark Luque, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, outlined the scale of the district’s recruitment efforts. “We are looking to hire at least 100 teachers because we’re the largest (kindergarten through eighth grade) district in California,” said Diane Cox,…Continue Reading

SPORTS: CSUB women lose in WAC tourney; CIF state playoffs roll along

SPORTS: CSUB women lose in WAC tourney; CIF state playoffs roll along

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LAS VEGAS — Cal State Bakersfield women’s basketball team suffered an early exit from the Western Athletic Conference Tournament on Wednesday with a 59-53 loss in the first round of against Utah Valley University at the Orleans Arena. UVU (9-21) game will face Seattle U, the second seed on Friday at 2:30 p.m. The Redhawks…Continue Reading

Freeman calls carpetbagging allegation “silly”

Freeman calls carpetbagging allegation “silly”

Calling the accusations against him as “silly,” Bakersfield City Council candidate Bruce Freeman laid out what he’d like to accomplish if he were elected to the vacant Ward 5 seat during an interview Wednesday on “The Richard Beene Show.” Freeman has been accused by Ward 5 competitor Ryan Nance of “carpetbagging” and committing voter fraud,…Continue Reading

Koman withdraws from race for Bakersfield City Council

Koman withdraws from race for Bakersfield City Council

After pulling papers to run for the Bakersfield City Council, Larry Koman said on Wednesday that he’s not going to run for the Ward 5 seat that was opened by the death of Councilman Jeffrey Tkac. Appearing on “The Ralph Bailey Show,” Koman said he couldn’t compete with the money that candidate Ryan Nance was…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