YOUR HEALTH: The importance of probiotics

YOUR HEALTH: The importance of probiotics

Each Friday, Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel is a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” to discuss the latest health care news, and this week he focused on the importance of probiotics. The use of probiotics is often referred to as “good” or “helpful” bacteria that help the digestive system, and they are often found in…Continue Reading

Child who drowned in motel bathtub is identified

Child who drowned in motel bathtub is identified

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the 10-month-old boy that drowned in a bathtub of a Bakersfield Motel 6. The coroner identified the boy as Abel Omar Godninez, of Bakersfield, as the child. The boy was found face down in a bathtub on Aug. 14 and was taken to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, where he…Continue Reading

Man arrested in Oildale stabbing death

Man arrested in Oildale stabbing death

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the Aug. 19 stabbing death of a man in Oildale. Deputies said Christopher Mangham was arrested on Monday in the 1000 block of El Tejon Ave. in Oildale. Mangham is suspected of stabbing Arnold Ford on Saturday in the 1100 block of Roberts Lane.…Continue Reading

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, Aug 18-20

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, Aug 18-20

During one of the last weekends of summer, folks from around Bakersfield seemed to have a relaxing weekend or maybe they were just saving their energy for Monday’s eclipse. Here’s our favorite pictures from the weekend: 오리 꿱꿱 🦆 . . #여행스타그램 #꿀주말 #일상 #주말나들이 A post shared by Soyoung Park (@s_o_p_h_i_e_0426) on Aug 19,…Continue Reading

How Bakersfield viewed the eclipse

How Bakersfield viewed the eclipse

We found dozens of photos from eclipse watchers here in Bakersfield, and while it was only a partial eclipse that didn’t stop the enthusiastic response from people. So I bought this telescope a long time ago and I finally got my money's worth #eclipse A post shared by Nick Murdoch (@nnmurdoch) on Aug 21, 2017…Continue Reading

Sheriff’s deputies warn of sexual assaults in McFarland, Delano

Sheriff’s deputies warn of sexual assaults in McFarland, Delano

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is investigating that three sexual assaults, including two in McFarland, may be related, and they’re looking for help from the public. The latest assault came on Aug. 10 in a Delano vineyard, but deputies say two other assaults in McFarland may be connected. The first attack came on May 5, and…Continue Reading

Bakersfield’s biggest party, Village Fest, is fast approaching

Bakersfield’s biggest party, Village Fest, is fast approaching

It’s known as one of  Bakersfield’s biggest parties but the annual Village Fest is more than a good time because it benefits the community. Set at Pioneer Village, on the grounds of the Kern County Museum, Village Fest is an annual offering of beer, wine, food and music. It draws thousands of eager visitors to…Continue Reading

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Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

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Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’

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'

Clayton Campbell Explains SCOTUS Birthright Debate

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