The Bakersfield Police said they have arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of the Feb. 22 shooting death of a popular Rosedale-area restaurant chef. Police identified the victim as Raymond Ingram, 51, of Bakersfield, who had taken over J’s Place restaurant in June of last year. In a media release, police said they were called…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh made her first appearance “First Look with Scott Cox” since winning the office. While the position of Bakersfield mayor is largely ceremonial, Goh said she would like to emphasize her work on bringing jobs to the city, providing for safe and clean neighborhoods and boosting education. “When you’re passionate about something…… Continue Reading
On the Feb. 22 Greg Show, weekdays on ESPN Bakersfield 1230 AM/98.1 FM, a contributing writer for USA Today said he doesn’t think Cal State Bakersfield will make a return trip to the NCAA Tournament. Of course, he’s also willing to admit to one big thing: that it’s a “wild-ass guess.” Writer Shelby Mast said…… Continue Reading
After hearing from numerous residents urging Arvin to become a sanctuary city, the motion died when the City Council deadlocked 2-2 on a plan that would make the city the first in Kern County to become a safe have for illegal immigrants. Citing a conflict of interest, Councilman Jess Ortiz abstained from the vote. KERO…… Continue Reading
During an appearance on the Feb. 21 episode of “The Ralph Bailey Show,” Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) said Congress is poised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, but is waiting on the Congressional Budget Office to return a report about the financial impact on the Republican-led plan. “We are ready to…… Continue Reading
A database of the nation’s bridges compiled by The Washington Post found that Kern County has 42 bridges that structurally deficient and 57 that a functionally obsolete. The database is based off a federal inventory of bridges from 2015 and was compiled by the Federal Highway Administration, and only accounts for federal safety standards. The…… Continue Reading
Cal State Bakersfield’s Isaiah Moten struck out a career-high nine batters to lead the Roadrunners to a 2-1 victory over visiting UC Santa Barbara. The victory was CSUB’s second in four games over a team that advanced to the NCAA tournament in 2016. UCSB reached the College World Series last season, and was ranked in…… Continue Reading
The race to replace Kern County District Attorney Lisa Green is under way and Assistant District Attorney Scott Spielman has already announced his candidacy. During an appearance on the Feb. 21, 2017 Richard Beene Show, Spielman discussed the reasons why he wants to be Kern County’s next district attorney.… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police Chief Lyle Martin was a guest on “First Look with Scott Cox” on Tuesday morning, and faced questions from the hosts about immigration enforcement, homelessness and texting while driving. Martin tackled the issue of distracted driving first. “We need to do something to get people’s attention, because it’s just not working,” Martin told…… Continue Reading
When The Guardian newspaper, a British-based newspaper, stopped by Bakersfield to write about the region’s air quality that drew the interest of The Bakersfield Californian columnist Lois Henry. The article cited a 2016 study by the American Lung Association that found Bakersfield’s air quality to to be the worst in the country. The article cited…… 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…