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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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
‘Hey There Delilah’ Holding Golf Tournament To Raise Money For Families Affected By Cancer
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…
Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’
The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Entertainment Reporter for KGET 17 RIck Bentley & his special guest Erik Nelson from the Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship as they explain how the scholarship & the upcoming Luke Bryan concert became connected. KERN Radio · Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk 'Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship'
Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill
Congressman David Valadao joined The j.R. Show to discuss medicaid and medicare cuts, energy and how it all affects the Central Valley. KERN Radio · Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill
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