Kern County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a Lamont shooting that left a man in critical condition late Wednesday night. Sheriff’s deputies said they were called to the 10900 block of Santa Ana Street in Lamont about a possible drunken fight in front of a home. When deputies arrived, they discovered two subjects had been in…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood has a long-held stance on enforcing the nation’s immigration laws, but he’s preparing to take it to another level on May 2 at the Kern County Board of Supervisors. Youngblood is proposing that Kern County become a “law and order county,” rather than a sanctuary county. Currently only a handful…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Council of Governments is conducting a series of workshops designed to help regional planners determine transportation priorities in the coming years. Rob Ball, the planning director for Kern COG, was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday to discuss the work being done, and how it is looking for input…… Continue Reading
Talk show host Bill O’Reilly and Fox News have parted ways in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal, according to a company news release. O’Reilly’s show “The O’Reilly Factor” has been one of the most popular shows on cable TV for years, but the network said the show will not return. The New York…… Continue Reading
A Kern County assistant district attorney, who is also running for district attorney, cast doubts about legislative efforts to reform the bail system, and said he has not idea how it will work. Assembly Bill 42 would eliminate the current bail system and replace it with a hearing where a judge would determine if they…… Continue Reading
With thousands of Kern County high school students earning their driving privileges each year, the choice to become an organ donor faces teenaged drivers, and one group wants to raise awareness about making that choice. JJ’s Legacy, one of Kern County’s most visible organ donor advocates, is promoting “Got The Dot Leadership,” which aims encourage…… Continue Reading
It’s a chance for Taft resident and others to get a check up of their health, and that opportunity is coming on Saturday. The 2017 Taft Health Fair will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Buena Vista High School, 900 N. 10th St. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of…… Continue Reading
Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) lost a legislative committee chairmanship Monday after his vote against the state’s increase in gasoline taxes and vehicle license fees. The Sacramento Bee reported Monday Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon stripped Salas of his chairmanship of the Business and Professions Committee. Salas responded to the demotion by taking to Twitter. Some days…… Continue Reading
Home prices are surging and that means there may be a tight demand here in Bakersfield, according to a local real estate expert. During an appearance on “The Richard Beene Show,” local appraiser Gary Crabtree provided his assessment of the region’s housing market, and he told host Richard Beene that he sees plenty of positive…… Continue Reading
Cal State University Bakersfield’s baseball team is on a hot streak, and if you head to a game at Hardt Field you may notice one major improvement. The Roadrunners have won five straight games, including last weekend’s three-game sweep of visiting Utah Valley, and while there’s buzz on the field the addition of a new…… Continue Reading
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…
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'