As our heatwave progressed with a high of 110 degrees in Bakersfield on Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Hanford extended its excessive heat warning for the region through Friday. Here are the warnings from the National Weather Service: Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. Shelter yourself from the hot sun…… Continue Reading
We’ve all been subjected to hacking, whether it’s a hacked email or social media account, but hacking presents a huge problem for many here in Bakersfield. “I think it’s something people have experienced,” Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Ortiz said during a June 20 interview on “The Richard Beene Show.” “We have definitely…… Continue Reading
A 47-year-old Taft man was arrested Thursday after a suspicious farmer called Kern County Sheriff’s deputies about a chemical truck stuck in a field near Millux and Hill roads near Taft. The farmer told deputies that he was not familiar with the subject driving the truck and requested law enforcement respond. When detectives arrived, they…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating a homicide in the 300 block of McCord Avenue in Oildale. Investigators said the body was found in an empty lot and Ray Pruitt, the department’s public information officer, said the body was of an adult, but investigators had not determined the sex of the person. Pruitt said it…… Continue Reading
The National Weather Service is forecasting triple-digit heat to remain parked over Bakersfield and Kern County through Sunday, according to the Hanford-based station’s latest update. An “Excessive Heat Warning” will remain in place through 11 p.m. on Thursday, when temperatures could hit a daytime high of 112 degrees. Sunday’s high of 105 for Bakersfield was…… Continue Reading
It is already being called the most expensive race for the House of Representatives ever, and Bakersfield Rep. Kevin McCarthy is trying to keep it in the hands of the Republicans. The race for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District will be decided on Tuesday night, and has attracted major interest from both parties after Democrat Jon…… Continue Reading
It was spectacularly hot across Bakersfield over the past weekend, but there were still plenty of good times to be had and those good times were shared on social media. Here’s a look at 10 photos we love from this past weekend. #sunset #heatwave #Bakersfield #california A post shared by Anthony Kelly (@ajkelly68) on Jun…… Continue Reading
For more than a year, the renovation of Bakersfield High School’s historic Griffith Field have been ongoing, but the completion of the massive project is nearing the finish line. Bakersfield High School Principal David Reese said the stadium should reopen for the team’s Sept. 29 game against Ridgeview, and the project is moving along on…… Continue Reading
The National Weather Service has issued “Excessive Heat Warning’s” for Bakersfield and Kern County starting noon Sunday and running through June 21, but don’t expect a cool down anytime soon. The Weather Service’s Hanford station said the ridge of high pressure could ease a bit later in the week, but forecasted temperatures for Thursday through next…… Continue Reading
It’s hot in Bakersfield this weekend — spectacularly hot — and we thought we’d provide a little bit of coastal inspiration if you’re in need of leaving Kern County to escape the heat. I've been away from the beach for a while, and when I have been there it's been flat, so in honor of…… 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'