He may be one of the most underrated quarterbacks in NFL history, but Jim Plunkett was a Heisman-winning QB who led the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders to a pair of Super Bowl wins during a 16-year career. Plunkett, now 69 years old, recently sat down San Jose Mercury News sports reporter Elliott Almond to…… Continue Reading
Take a tour of how we spent our weekend around Bakersfield and Kern County. In fact, House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy was in town and got a tour of the renovation of Bakersfield High School’s historic Griffith Field. After camping at New Cuyama, we had a trailer house night in Bakersfield. #californiaroadtrip #day4 #CA…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man they say was involved in the shooting death of a man at a Bakersfield marijuana collective on July 4. Deputies said Rudolph Romel Gibson is one of two men they believe was involved in the murder of Michael Dorrough. It was a shooting that left a…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a man and a woman who they suspect operated a chop shop and stealing vehicles. Police said they are asking for the public’s assistance in location Jimmy Kellet, 41, and Teresa Barger, 37, after police recovered stolen vehicles in the 6000 block of Inyo Madera Street at a…… Continue Reading
It’s one of the most iconic brands when it comes to power, performance, and luxury that was honed on the race track. Today, German automaker Porsche still offers world-class performance but has upped the luxury offerings with sedans and a popular line of SUVs. In Bakersfield, Family Motors offers a huge selection of new Porsche…… Continue Reading
There was a big fight at the Rabobank Theater, but for the most part, people just tried to stay cool over the weekend. Here’s a look at some of the best photos we found on social media. Tomorrow’s #PBConFS1 co-main. DeLoach and Gallimore is going to be a scrap! Don’t miss it 7ET/4PT @premierboxing…… Continue Reading
Landscaping projects can be some of the most daunting for any homeowner, but they can also be exciting and fun. All around Bakersfield, there are plenty of examples of beautiful landscaped homes and businesses, but drawing inspiration for that project can be tricky. At Bolles Nursery, manager Susan Williams wants to make it an easy…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police say a 23-year-old man got into an argument with his mother on Thursday evening before stabbing her and his two brothers — ages 15 and 10. The 10-year-old boy is in critical condition, according to a Bakersfield Police news release, while the mother and 15-year-old boy are in stable condition at a local…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department recovered the body of a man in the Kern River on Thursday night near Hart Park. The man, who authorities identified as Bryan Lopez-Diaz, went missing while swimming in the Kern River at Hart Park on Sunday. His body was recovered just before 8 p.m. at Gordon’s Ferry on Alfred…… Continue Reading
With back-to-back shows, Country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood put on a dazzling show at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles on Thursday night. Here’s a look at some of the photos that were shared on social media during and after the concerts. [View the story “Photos we love, it’s all…… Continue Reading
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…
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 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
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