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ANALYSIS: President Trump, Twitter and the Constitution

ANALYSIS: President Trump, Twitter and the Constitution

President Donald Trump has used Twitter as one of his most effective tools to communicate directly with the public, but how does that work with the U.S. Constitution? Dr. Jeanine Kraybill, a political science professor at Cal State University Bakersfield, addressed the issue during an interview on the June 15 episode of “The Richard Beene…Continue Reading

Surfside Deli in Grover Beach provides a cool menu

Surfside Deli in Grover Beach provides a cool menu

If you’re looking for a place to grab lunch when you’re headed over to the Central Coast, you may want to stop by the Surfside Deli in Grover Beach to sample their sandwiches and a cold macaroni and cheese. Owner Hannah Avila said the restaurant offers a wide range of sandwich options — perfect for…Continue Reading

Excessive weekend heat makes Kern River even more dangerous

Excessive weekend heat makes Kern River even more dangerous

BAKERSFIELD — The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued an excessive heat watch for Friday through next Monday with temperatures expected to reach more than 105 degrees. Forecasters said the hottest day of the weekend could be Sunday with a high of 107 degrees. The National Weather Service also warns people to stay out…Continue Reading

McCarthy, Valadao react to shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise

McCarthy, Valadao react to shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise

A shooting at an Alexandria, Va. baseball practice involving members of Congress on Wednesday morning has left Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), the House majority whip, wounded along with at least five others. The Washington Post reported that the gunman was also wounded in an exchange of gunfire with Capitol Police. Two Capitol Police officers were…Continue Reading

Bakersfield man arrested after shooting, pursuit

Bakersfield man arrested after shooting, pursuit

A 35-year-old Bakersfield man has been arrested after a shooting and leading Bakersfield police on a brief pursuit on Tuesday afternoon. Police said at 12:24 p.m. they responded to the 4900 block of Belle Terrace for a shooting. Officers arrived and determined the suspect, Carlos Rivas, 35, of Bakersfield, had been involved in an argument…Continue Reading

Grapevine tied up after crash, hazardous spill

Grapevine tied up after crash, hazardous spill

The California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday night that the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 just south of Grapevine Road was tied up with a crash that resulted in a hazardous materials spill. By 10:15 p.m., the CHP had cleared two lanes to keep traffic moving north. We currently have a hazmat incident northbound I-5 south…Continue Reading

Bakersfield man arrested on firearm charge

Bakersfield man arrested on firearm charge

Bakersfield Police arrested a 27-year-old Bakersfield man on Monday night on suspicion of possessing a stolen handgun. After a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Flower Street, Bakersfield Police officers said they discovered Ryan Kemp in possession of a .40-caliber handgun that has been stolen during a recent residential burglary. Kemp was arrested for firearms…Continue Reading

Discussing the future of downtown Bakersfield

Discussing the future of downtown Bakersfield

Since returning from a trip to Austin, Texas, Richard Beene has been comparing that city’s downtown vs. Bakersfield, and openly wondering what it would take to spruce up Bakersfield’s downtown.  During a recent episode of his “The Richard Beene Show,” Beene had three guests, including unexpected calls from former city of Bakersfield Redevelopment Director Donna…Continue Reading

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, June 9-11

10 photos we love from Bakersfield’s weekend, June 9-11

Our weekly recap of how the weekend went around Bakersfield and we found some interesting photos posted to Instagram. Take a look. " Rollin with the flow, goin where the lonely go." ~ Merle Haggard #outlawgarageinc #ogforlife #harleydavidson A post shared by Outlaw Garage (@outlawgarageinc) on Jun 10, 2017 at 4:41pm PDT Downtown Bakersfield Californian…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'