Bakersfield City Councilman Willie Rivera said he will not seek re-election when his term expires in 2018. Rivera made the comments on Wednesday’s episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” and Rivera added he has no plans to seek another public office. Just 26 years old, Rivera was the youngest person to ever win election to…… Continue Reading
A pair of burglary suspects had to be rescued from the Kern River by the person who they were allegedly trying to steal from on Monday morning. The Bakersfield Police Department said that Ronald Valdovinos, 30, and Shellena Bonales, 34, were attempting to break into a vehicle on Highway 178 at 11:52 a.m. on Monday.…… Continue Reading
Just some of the great photos that were shared from this past weekend from around Bakersfield. Little dog named Jack recovering after Bakersfield firefighters rescue him from a burning building and bring him back to life. (PHOTO: BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPT / FACEBOOK) #firefighter #firstresponder #dogs A post shared by ABC News (@abcnews) on Jul 22,…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department’s Search and Rescue rescued a man out of the Kern River near Hart Park in Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon, but they are still searching for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the swift-running river. Officials said they were called at 2 p.m. to the park, along with the Kern…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the shooting of two men, one who later died, early Sunday morning in the 700 block of Knotts Street in Bakersfield. Deputies said they arrived at 1:33 a.m. and found two men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to Kern Medical, where one man died from…… Continue Reading
During his weekly segment on “The Richard Beene Show,” Dr. Raj Patel stressed the importance of annual physicals. “Overall, annual physical examinations are very beneficial,” said Patel, who also acknowledged there was a debate within the medical community about the benefits of these annual events. “Overall it’s beneficial because it establishes a rapport with your…… Continue Reading
Saturday proved to be one of the most challenging days for Kern County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue with the discovery of one body on the Kern River, and an ongoing search for another man pulled under the water. Officials said they recovered a body of a man at 9:58 a.m. near the Sandy Flat…… Continue Reading
After 25 years of public service as Bakersfield’s City Manager Alan Tandy said he’s proud of many of the city’s quality of life improvements, and that he has no plan to retire from his job. During an interview on “The Richard Beene Show,” Tandy talked about the city’s effort to improve transportation, including connecting the…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for an 18-year-old woman who was last seen leaving Bakersfield High School on July 7. Police said Miriam Figueroa was seen leaving the school and that she is considered at risk. Figueroa is described as a: Hispanic female, 5-foot-1, 94 pounds, brown hair with blonde streaks, brown eyes, last seen…… Continue Reading
Nine Inch Nails took to the Rabobank Arena on Wednesday night and blew away the huge Bakersfield audience, who gladly shared the experience on social media, especially Instagram. We pulled together some of the best photos and videos from the concert. "Survivalism" #NineInchNails A post shared by Armaиdo Goиzalez (@_nin___) on Jul 20, 2017 at…… 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