Yearly Archives: 2017

Remembering the Battle of Hue

Remembering the Battle of Hue

Fred Drew had been in Vietnam for seven months as a military advisor, spending much of his time in the historic city of Hue, when the North Vietnamese Army, along with collaborators in the south, launched Tet Offensive in 1968. Drew, who was a 21-year-old Army first lieutenant, recalled the anniversary of the 26-day battle,…Continue Reading

County aims to east congestion on Fruitvale Avenue

The Kern County Board of Supervisors will consider spending $446,101 to install traffic lights at the intersection of Meany and Fruitvale avenues in northwest Bakersfield. Fruitvale has become a busy north-south connector between Olive Drive and Rosedale Highway, with no stops between Hageman Drive and Rosedale Highway. Meany Avenue is among the busiest intersections in…Continue Reading

Once again, a cat gets loose on First Look with Scott Cox

For the third time in “First Look with Scott Cox” history a cat has gotten loose in the studios during the show’s weekly segment with Julie Johnson, of the SPCA and Bakersfield Animal Shelter. While, all of the cats have been safely recovered, it has created some humorous, if not chaotic, moments in the studio.…Continue Reading

Bakersfield’s Patel wins 2017 Motor City Bakersfield Open

Bakersfield’s Bhavik Patel went wire-to-wire to win the 2017 Motor City Bakersfield Open on Friday at Bakersfield Country Club. Patel finished the three-day tournament six strokes better than runner-up Dylan Crowley. Patel, a graduate of Bakersfield High and Fresno State, was 16-under for the tournament, which is part of the Golden State Tour. Playing on…Continue Reading

Rep. David Valadao Interview w/Richard Beene

Rep. David Valadao Interview w/Richard Beene

February 1, 2017:  A local congressman said he believes that President Donald Trump will do the right thing when it comes to supporting undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. Rep. David Valadao (R-Tulare) was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday, and said that he believed that Trump would…Continue Reading

Media War Declared

This will be a very interesting couple of years for anyone who follows the news. President Trump has clearly squared off with the media in the most contentious way possible, and they’re not taking it well. They can badger the guy and his staff all they want, but they’d better wake up to the fact…Continue Reading

New Lineup for 2017 – KERN RADIO

STARTING MONDAY, JANUARY 16th The New Weekday Lineup for KERN RADIO: Mid-4am      Red Eye Radio 4am-5am     America’s Morning News 5am-6am     KERN AG Today 6am-10am   First Look with Scott Cox 10am-12N   The Chris Plante Show *NEW SHOW* 12N-1pm     The Moneywise Guys *NEW TIME* 1pm-3pm    …Continue Reading

Please Don’t Let This Be True…

Just what newly-minted BPD Chief Martin needed- a police scandal to kick off the new year. According to reports, 2 young african-american men were walking down the sidewalk on their way to Taco Bell when they were harassed, wrongfully detained, and even beaten by multiple members of the BPD. At least that’s the story from…Continue Reading

Bakersfield has Manson Fever

Apparently Charles Manson, one of the most deplorable human beings in history, is hospitalized in our fair city. And boy, do people want to know where. As local media speculation runs rampant, one hospital, San Joaquin, has actually issued a statement declaring that he’s not there. That is awesome. The part I can’t figure out…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