District Attorney Lisa Green announced on “TRBS” Tuesday that she will not retry Vincente Benevides, the man convicted in 1993 of sexually molesting and murdering a 20-month old child. Evidence later indicated that the sexual molestation did not happen, despite Benevides spending 24 years on Death Row. She added he should be released from prison…… Continue Reading
Yearly Archives: 2018
Police Chief Lyle Martin Talks Body Cams and Gangs
Bakersfield Police Chief Lyle Martin took time out of his busy schedule to talk with Ralph Monday. The two discussed new body cameras on BPD officers and the rise in gang violence here. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Lois Henry weighs in on homelessness, Sacramento and the war on fossil fuels
Former Californian columnist Lois Henry opines on the war on fossil fuels. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Plaintiff’s attorney Matt Clark questions the culture in the Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Matt Clark, a partner in Chain Cohn Stiles, takes the sheriff’s department to task for a series of officer involved misdeeds. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Dr. Raj Patel tackles allergies, their causes, symptoms and cures
Kern County is known for its allergies, and Dr. Raj Patel of Preferred Family Care tackles the subject in depth. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Turnipseed, Bailey Argue Over Dysfunctional Board of Sups.
Mike Turnipseed, president of the Taxpayers Association, talked about the relationships, bad and good, on the current Board of Supervisors. He disagreed with our host that the five supervisors are the most “dysfunctional” in the history of the Board. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Can the Republicans hold the majority in the House in the mid-term elections?
Is it possible the Republicans will lose control of the House in the mid-term elections? CSUB professor Jeanine Kraybill talks about the challenges ahead for the GOP and Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become the next Speaker of the House. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Kern County’s homeless problem: how bad is it and is there a way out?
Louis Gill, head of the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter, speaks to our growing problem with homelessness. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Cathy Abernathy Chimes in on Sudden Resignation by House Speaker
Our Monday benchmark made an unusual appearance on Wednesday. Cathy Abernathy talked about the reasons and ramifications of Paul Ryan’s decision to finish his term and walk away from one of the most powerful positions in government. The Ralph Bailey Show airs weekdays from 3-6pm on Newstalk 1180 & The New 96.1 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
McCarthy Insists Worry about Keeping Majority Not Speaker
House Majority Leader Kevin McCArthy, shortly before heading to the White House for dinner with the president, kicked of “TRBS” Wednesday by talking about the resignation of colleague and House Speaker Paul Ryan. McCarthy, when asked about him becoming speaker, said Republicans must first maintain the majority before worrying about who will lead. The Ralph…… Continue Reading
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Clayton Campbell Explains SCOTUS Birthright Debate
Local attorney Clayton Campbell joins Ralph as they discuss what will come from the Supreme Court’s debate over President Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship, & Clayton makes a bold prediction on who he believes will vote against the President’s pleas. KERN Radio · Clayton Campbell Explains SCOTUS Birthright Debate
California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton joins The j.R. Show
Ca Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton stopped in Bakersfield for a town hall and joined The j.R. Show to discuss his campaign. KERN Radio · California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton joins The j.R. Show
Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center joins The j.R. Show to discuss breast cancer event
Tori Jacobs from CBCC in Bakersfield, Ca. discusses breast cancer awareness and upcoming event. KERN Radio · Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center joins The j.R. Show to discuss breast cancer
Grandmother of Cora Pettit Talks Cora Foundation’s Upcoming ‘Gala of Champions’
The Ralph Bailey Show sits down with Board Member for the Walking with Cora Foundation & Grandmother of Cora Pettit, Madeline Hahn, & discuss her granddaughter’s incredible story & the foundation’s upcoming Gala of Champions happening May 10th at Luigi’s Warehouse. KERN Radio · Grandmother of Cora Pettit Talks Cora Foundation's Upcoming 'Gala of Champions'
Maddie Janssen Explains Her Emotional Goodbye From KGET 17
KGET 17’s Maddie Janssen gave her heartfelt goodbye speech on the air in April ahead of her departure from the News Organization, but she stops by The Ralph Bailey Show to explain what led to this decision & where she will be going from here. KERN Radio · Maddie Janssen Discusses Her Emotional Goodbye To…