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Dr. Raj Patel answers questions about migraines

Dr. Raj Patel answers questions about migraines

During the June 2 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel answered questions about headaches, including migraines, during his weekly segment on the show. “Headaches, you need to realize, occur from non-related items,” said Patel as he listed on several probable causes of headaches.  Continue Reading

Suspects sought in Bakersfield cigarette store robbery

Suspects sought in Bakersfield cigarette store robbery

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for three suspects wanted for in connection with a robbery and assault at a Bakersfield cigarette store last month. Police said the robbery occurred at 9:08 a.m. on May 25 at the Cigarette World, 5600 Auburn Street and attempted to purchase an item. Police said the first suspect entered the store and spoke with the…Continue Reading

Sheriff’s department warns of possible scam

Sheriff’s department warns of possible scam

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a possible scam circulating through the county, and they discovered it through a direct contact. In a news release, Sheriff’s officials said a member of the department received a correspondence letter from an apparent law firm from London, England. The letter indicates the firm represents an…Continue Reading

Richard Beene pays tribute to the late Gene Thome

Richard Beene pays tribute to the late Gene Thome

Gene Thome was a major figure in Bakersfield’s sporting landscape as the owner of Bear Mountain Sports, and also as a champion of the Bakersfield Sound. A note singer, as well as strident defender of the Second Amendment, Thome died last month after an illness. For many in the community he was a good friend,…Continue Reading

Police search for suspect in Bakersfield vehicle burglaries

Police search for suspect in Bakersfield vehicle burglaries

After a pair of burglaries at Holiday Inn Express hotels, Bakersfield Police are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a suspect involved with the vehicle break-ins. Police said they are searching for a white male, 5-foot-6, bald and thin, who is driving a light colored station wagon. The first vehicle break-in happened at 11:15…Continue Reading

Rep. McCarthy, Bailey discuss Russian allegations

Rep. McCarthy, Bailey discuss Russian allegations

BAKERSFIELD — Rep. Kevin McCarthy downplayed White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner’s attempts to have secret meetings with a Russian ambassador in the days after President Trump was elected. Kushner, who is the son-in-law of the president, has reportedly drawn the attention of law enforcement who are investigating the Trump campaign connections to the Russians.…Continue Reading

Building community in downtown Bakersfield

Building community in downtown Bakersfield

With Richard Beene taking the day off, Bakersfield City Councilman Andrae Gonzales filled in as host of “The Richard Beene Show,” and featured an interview with local developer Robert Austin Smith. It was Smith who helped lead the effort for the 17th Place Townhomes in downtown Bakersfield, and much of the conversation focused on Smith’s…Continue Reading

20 Photos We Love From Bakersfield’s Memorial Day Weekend

20 Photos We Love From Bakersfield’s Memorial Day Weekend

With Memorial Day Weekend, we decided to expand our weekly feature of 10 photos we love to 20 photos because there were so many great things happening around Bakersfield. Here’s a look: bakersfield sunsets are amazing A post shared by karla (@earth_to_karla) on May 28, 2017 at 9:22pm PDT Here is a picture of me…Continue Reading

The Essential Richard Beene podcasts, May 22-26

The Essential Richard Beene podcasts, May 22-26

Richard Beene had a short week as host of his weekday “The Richard Beene Show,” but he packed a lot into that week. While Beene was off on Friday, Kern County Supervisor Mike Maggard filled in and interviewed Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Here’s a look at the week on “The Richard Beene Show.”   A CHAT…Continue Reading

Thousand Flags event for Bakersfield’s Memorial Day

Thousand Flags event for Bakersfield’s Memorial Day

The Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary is hosting the final day of its Thousand Flags event at The Park at Riverwalk with several events to mark Memorial Day. Starting at 11 a.m., the Golden Empire Drum and Bugle Corps, along with other entertainers, will perform at the park. At noon, the opening ceremonies, including the singing of the…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'