A brush fire near Highway 166 and Twitchell Reservoir, east of Santa Maria, has consumed more than 6,000 acres, closing the highway and leading to some evacuations, authorities said Saturday morning. The fire, dubbed the Alamo Fire, started Thursday afternoon but grew rapidly with high heat on Friday. The fire, according to Cal Fire, is…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel said that people are increasingly seeing their sleep disrupted by the light from their cell phones or other mobile devices, and that can have some serious issues for your health. Patel made the comments during his regular Friday segment on “The Richard Beene Show,” and he said the “blue light” emitted…… Continue Reading
If you’re in need of some great produce, the Young Ranchers and Farmers organization has a deal for you from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Bakersfield’s Outback Restaurant. The group is hosting its third annual Charity Farmers Market in the parking lot of the Outback, 5051 Stockdale Highway. The event’s proceeds will…… Continue Reading
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the San Joaquin Valley, including much of Kern County, starting Friday and stretching into Saturday evening. Friday’s high is expected to be 105, but the Weather Service is forecasting a high of 107 for Bakersfield on Sunday and a high of 108 on Sunday. The…… Continue Reading
If you’re reading Hilton’s take on what Millenials want it’s pretty simple: eat, drink and make it cheap. Tru Hotels is the newest brand by the Hilton Hotel chain and these Millennial-themed hotels will offer something a bit different compared to your traditional hotels like a Hilton Garden Inn or a Fairfield Inn by Marriott.…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was struck by a city of Bakersfield trash truck, and who later died from his injuries. The man was identified as Michael Yunk, 64, of Bakersfield, who was hit by the truck about 6:06 a.m. in the 200 block of Jefferson Street on Thursday morning,…… Continue Reading
A Cal State University Bakersfield professor said that North Korea is a weak country that is throwing a temper tantrum during an interview on the July 6 episode of “The Ralph Bailey Show.” Host Ralph Bailey asked CSUB professor Mark Martinez if he should be obsessed about North Korea, or not worry about at all.…… Continue Reading
A Bakersfield police officer who shot a 73-year-old man to death in December has been cleared by a review board, which cited the officer’s actions were justifiable. During a news conference, Bakersfield Police Department Chief Lyle Martin said that Officer Reagan Selman acted within department policy and state and federal guideline when Sellman shot and…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department discovered a supsected chop shop operation in southeast Bakersfield Wednesday. Deputies were callsed to the 4200 block of Cottonwood Road to investigate a stolen big-rig truck. During the investigation, deputies said they discovered another three stolen vehicles, including one equipped with a welder. Other vehicles were also located on the…… Continue Reading
A man was in critical condition Wednesday after being run over twice by a trash truck in the 200 block of Jefferson Street in Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said the incident happened at 6:06 a.m. when the man attempted to pass the city of Bakersfield trash truck on a bicycle. The man, however, lost control…… 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…