House votes down Obamacare, Senate fight next

House votes down Obamacare, Senate fight next

In a huge win for President Trump, the House of Representatives voted 217-213 to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. Led by House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy helped turn the tide on the vote and provided plenty of inspiration to Republican members with quotes from Gen. George S. Patton, according to…Continue Reading

Marley’s Mutts is the big winner in Give Big Kern

Marley’s Mutts is the big winner in Give Big Kern

The dog rescue group Marley’s Mutts was awarded more than $9,000 in donations as part of the annual Give Big Kern community fundraiser that was held Tuesday. More than 1,400 people donated more than $145,000 for the one-day event. The Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield was second in the value of donations with more…Continue Reading

Bakersfield to offer low-cost vaccinations this Saturday

Bakersfield to offer low-cost vaccinations this Saturday

The city of Bakersfield Animal Control Division would like to invite the community to a low cost vaccination, licensing and microchip clinic for dogs living within the city limits. The clinic will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Jefferson Park at 801 Bernard St. May 6. Vaccinations offered: Rabies, DAPP and Bordetella. Rabies vaccines…Continue Reading

McCarthy calls for a Thursday vote on Obamacare

McCarthy calls for a Thursday vote on Obamacare

House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) said Wednesday that the House of Representatives will vote Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, and the Republican majority now has the votes to do it. Media outlets were reporting that the vote decision came down after two Republican Reps. Fred Upton and…Continue Reading

Google doc virus wreaks havoc across the world

Google doc virus wreaks havoc across the world

A phishing scheme has impacted millions of Internet users who were tricked into opening an email with a Google Doc attachment. Google issued a statement Wednesday afternoon saying that it had taken measures to stamp out the attack. However, millions of users were effected by the attack and those users watched as they sent scores,…Continue Reading

Supervisor Couch offers his opinion on “law and order county”

Supervisor Couch offers his opinion on “law and order county”

Kern County Supervisor David Couch was a guest on “First Look with Scott Cox” on Wednesday — the day after the Board of Supervisors heard a controversial proposal from Sheriff Donny Youngblood. On Tuesday, Youngblood proposed making Kern County a “law and order county” versus one that would offer sanctuary status to illegal immigrants. The…Continue Reading

Lifestyle and entertainment, with a side of cannabis

Lifestyle and entertainment, with a side of cannabis

Identifying what he thought was a great opportunity, JJ McKay jumped at the chance to put a spin on traditional entertainment and lifestyle coverage with an online magazine, but with a twist. “The Fresh Toast is a lifestyle entertainment site with a side of cannabis,” McKay told Richard Beene during a May 2 segment on…Continue Reading

Brace yourself Bakersfield, it’s going to be hot today

Brace yourself Bakersfield, it’s going to be hot today

It’s the first week of May, but today might as well be the first day of summer. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in Bakersfield at 98 degrees on Wednesday, before hitting a weekly high of 101 on Thursday. Temperatures start to cool off Friday, with highs around 90 degrees, and things look better…Continue Reading

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Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

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

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

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

Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’

Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’

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'