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VIDEO: Lizards frolicking in a kiddie pool will make your day

VIDEO: Lizards frolicking in a kiddie pool will make your day

Even lizards, especially Bearded Dragons, need a break from the high heat, and there’s no better way to cool off than a dip in the swimming pool. Jennifer Bowden, a sales representative at American General Media, the owner of kernradio.com, shared the video of her bearded dragons enjoying the cool water of a kiddie pool…Continue Reading

OC Register identifies man missing in Kern River

OC Register identifies man missing in Kern River

The Orange County River says a man that went missing in the Kern River near Keysville last week is a 27-year-old emerging rap star from Buena Park. The newspaper said Michael Ramirez went missing on June 22 after jumping into the river near the Keysville Campground. Kern County Sheriff’s Department officials said last week they…Continue Reading

BUSINESS PROFILE: Bakersfield’s Bolles Nursery keeps the customer first

BUSINESS PROFILE: Bakersfield’s Bolles Nursery keeps the customer first

There are many businesses in Bakersfield that pride themselves on their customer service and a great shopping experience, but there are few that can pair that with an exceptionally beautiful landscape. Located in Bakersfield’s westside, Bolles Nursery offers all of the above, along with a slew of surprises, but it’s insistence on top-notch service to…Continue Reading

Will a water park work at Hart Park?

Will a water park work at Hart Park?

For the last two weeks staff of Kern County Parks and Recreation have been hearing proposals about what to do with Bakersfield’s Hart Park, and at least one group has an ambitious proposal to create a water park there. Faced with increasing maintenance costs for the historic and sprawling park, the Kern County Board of…Continue Reading

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, June 23-25

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, June 23-25

It was another hot weekend but resident of Bakersfield, once again, showed that they can beat the heat. We also have a special addition to this week’s list because Bakersfield’s Kevin Harvick won his first NASCAR race of 2017. Here’s the best of the weekend. 1… 2… 3… Whooooo!! A post shared by Kevin Harvick…Continue Reading

Sheriff investigating homicide in Mojave

Sheriff investigating homicide in Mojave

Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man in Mojave on Sunday morning. Deputies said they were dispatched to L and Shasta streets where the man was found dead on the side of the road. Deputies said the man had been a victim of a gunshot wound. Homicide detectives responded to…Continue Reading

Bakersfield’s Countryside Grill claims sweep of Mac and Cheese Fest

Bakersfield’s Countryside Grill claims sweep of Mac and Cheese Fest

Competing against some of the Central Coast’s best restaurants and caterers, a small grill in Bakersfield gas stations claimed the top prize at the sixth Central Coast Mac and Cheese Fest on Saturday at Avila Beach Golf Resort. Countryside Grill, found inside of Brookside Market, featured a savory Chile Verde macaroni and cheese and completed…Continue Reading

Dr. Patel on preventing heat-related illnesses

Dr. Patel on preventing heat-related illnesses

As Kern County struggles through its first major heat wave of the year, Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel discussed how to prevent heat-related illnesses during his weekly segment on “The Richard Beene Show.” Appearing on the June 23 segment, and in the wake of the death of local attorney Benjamin Greene, who died Tuesday after running…Continue Reading

Bakersfield’s Tiki-Ko celebrates one year by mixing drinks on air

Bakersfield’s Tiki-Ko celebrates one year by mixing drinks on air

During the June 23 episode of “The Ralph Bailey Show,” Gabrielle Osdale of downtown Bakersfield bar Tiki-Ko visited the show to help celebrate the bar’s one-year anniversary by mixing some drinks for host Ralph Bailey. “I actually can’t believe how this last year has gone by,” said Osdale, who is a bartender at the bar, which…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'