It has been a big week around Bakersfield and Kern County with the heat being the top story, but let’s take a look at the stories that have mattered most to our listeners, viewers and readers over the last few days. HIGH HEAT MAKES EVERYONE MISERABLE It’s hot in Bakersfield, everyone knows that, but this…… Continue Reading
A 25-year-old man is missing after falling into the Kern River near Keysville but Kern County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue was unable to locate the man after an extensive search Thursday. Sheriff’s officials said the man went missing after jumping into the Kern River about 5 p.m. on Thursday. The man was camping in…… Continue Reading
When Bakersfield attorney Benjamin Greene died Tuesday evening after racing in a 5-kilometer run through 100-plus degree temperatures at Hart Park it set off a serious questions about why the race was run during an excessive heat event. On Thursday’s episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Richard Beene interviewed Bakersfield attorney David Cohn about the…… Continue Reading
A man was stabbed Thursday morning in Bakersfield’s Yokuts Park, and now the Bakersfield Police Department is searching for the suspect. Police said the stabbing victim suffered non-life threatening injuries to his upper torso, but was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said they were called at 10:47 a.m. to the park about…… Continue Reading
If there is one defining comfort food for millions of Americans, it’s macaroni and cheese and in recent years it has taken on a culinary life of its own. That celebration of an American classic, along with some pairing of the Central Coast’s finest beer and wine, will be on display from 2-6 p.m. Saturday…… Continue Reading
CalTrans cameras recently captured why there are runaway truck ramps on the northbound side of Interstate 5 as truckers and motorists make their descent into the Central Valley. A runaway truck used the gravel-based ramp, which helps slow the momentum of big trucks, and slid for several feet before coming to a stop. … Continue Reading
Nearly a year later, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect who held up a Bakersfield Chinese restaurant. Deputies said at 8 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2016, a suspect entered the Panda Wok located at 5901 Niles Street in Bakersfield and robbed an employee at gunpoint. Deputies are asking for…… Continue Reading
In a post on Twitter, President Donald Trump admitted that he does not have taped conversations between himself and fired FBI Director James Comey — contradiciting an earlier Tweet that said he did. After Trump fired Comey last month, the president Tweeted that he had tapes of conversations. Comey, in turn, testified in front of…… Continue Reading
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr signed a $25 million per year contract extension Thursday morning that makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL, and keeps him with the Raiders for years. In an early morning Tweet, Carr said that he’s wanted to be a Raider for life, and he’s one step closer to that…… Continue Reading
Each year the Bakersfield Fire Department wrestles with the problem of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July, and Fire Chief Doug Greener continues to aggressively combat the problem. During the June 21 episode of “The Ralph Bailey Show,” Greener said the Fourth is one of the busiest and frustrating periods for the department. “It’s…… 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…