It’s a walk that Michael Benge said he never wants to make, and one that he hopes will end one day. However, the reality of Benge’s burden, along with thousands of other Americans who have lost a loved one to a drunk driver, will probably never cease, because drunk driving remains a major problem in…… Continue Reading
During his annual University Day address to the campus community, California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) president Horace Mitchell announced that he will retire at the end of the 2017-18 academic year, effective June 30, 2018. “I believe we have made significant progress toward realization of our vision, which is always aspirational: extending the excellence and…… Continue Reading
During the Aug. 24 episode of “First Look with Scott Cox,” former US Marine Dick Taylor visited the show to discuss his involvement in the Devil Pups, a Marine Corps-based youth initiative. The Devil Pups program, which is active in Bakersfield, included a major visit to the massive Camp Pendleton base in San Diego County.…… Continue Reading
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
Call him the Bed, Bath and Beyond bandit, but Bakersfield Police are taking a suspect who has stolen items from the Bakersfield retail store on Stockdale Highway seriously and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the man. Police said a white male, in his early 30s, about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8, weighing 180 to…… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
With water running through the Kern River, local aquifers are being recharged and West Kern Water District General Manager Harry Starkey, a frequent guest on “The Richard Beene Show,” showed an example of how that’s happening. In a Facebook video, Starkey showed misty air venting out of a well as water began to fill the…… 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…