Kern County Sheriff’s search and rescue teams had a busy Wednesday when they helped rescue four people from the Kern River near Kernville. In a news release, officials said members of the Kern Valley search and rescue team saved a kayaker after his kayak overturned about noon, stranding him on an island just downstream from…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified as 45-year-old Los Angeles man as the victim of shooting in a Mojave intersection on June 25. Officials said Jesse Lee Wisner was found dead at 7:24 a.m. at the intersection of L Street and Shasta Street in Mojave. Wisner had suffered from a gunshot wound, but sheriff’s…… Continue Reading
During a segment on the Jun 28 episode of “First Look with Scott Cox,” Bakersfield Police Chief Lyle Martin appeared on the show to discuss how the department is combatting drugs, the challenges of working with body cameras and hiring new officers. During the 10-minute interview, Martin said the department is still down dozens of…… Continue Reading
Facebook commenters have been taking The Bakersfield Californian to task over a headline that seems to question the quality of education students from Oildale receive versus those in Bakersfield. In a story about boundary changes in the Kern High School District, The Californian reported on a change that would send some students who live west…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Department’s gang unit arrested a pair of men on Tuesday on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and a semi-automatic handgun in east Bakersfield. Deputies said at 11:30 a.m., the gang unit met Jose Ayon Navarro, 30, at a business in the 2000 block of Niles Street. Navarro had an active no bail…… Continue Reading
A man with a medical condition is missing and the Bakersfield Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating the man. Police said that 39-year-old Edward Padilla was last seen at 5 a.m. on June 22 in the 3800 block of Sorano Avenue. Padilla is described as 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, black hair, brown eyes,…… Continue Reading
A man suspected in the shooting death of a man and attempted murder of a woman in May is awaiting extradition to Bakersfield after he was arrested in Mexico. Bakersfield Police said Rigoberto Sanchez, 39, is suspected in the May 28 killing of Edward Lima, 31, and the attempted murder of a woman, who police…… Continue Reading
Garth Brooks has added a second show to the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles. The second show is scheduled for 10:30 PM on July 27th. It wasn’t Garth’s intention to do a second show but the fans went out of their way to ask. Garth made the announcement this evening on Inside Studio G,…… Continue Reading
For nearly two hours, Pierre “Pete” Lanathoua commanded the microphone on Monday afternoon as he told his story of how he came to America, suffered through years of hard work and came to call Bakersfield home during an interview on “The Richard Beene Show.” For 34 years, Lanathoua has been the affable and lovable bartender…… Continue Reading
The sound of saws, hammering and drills could be heard faintly this morning as host Scott Cox and Michael Hopper conducted business on “First Look with Scott Cox” on NEWSTALK 1180/96.1 KERN. Just beyond the wall of the KERN studio, situated in an office complex off Easton Drive in west Bakersfield, workers began demolishing old…… Continue Reading
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'
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