After a hunter died when he was crushed to death by a collapsing African elephant, Ralph Bailey questioned the need for big game hunting, and he drew some interesting calls during the May 24 episode of “The Ralph Bailey Show.”… Continue Reading
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Bakersfield police search for suspect in College Heights Elementary burglary
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for burglary. Police said on May 22, 2017, at 5:13 a.m., the suspect forced entry into a classroom at College Heights Elementary School, located at 2551 Sunny Lane, and removed multiple items. The suspect is described as a…… Continue Reading
Police search missing Bakersfield man
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. Robert Herrera was last seen at a residence located in the 1900 block of Harper Street on May 2, 2017 at approximately noon. Herrera is described as a Hispanic male, 24 years of age, 5-9, 150 pounds, black medium length…… Continue Reading
Sheriff’s deputies find meth, weapons, stolen Corrections badge at Tehachapi home
TEHACHAPI — Kern County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men Tuesday on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine, a cache of weapons and ammunition and and a stolen California Department of Corrections badge at a Tehachapi home. Deputies said Matt Christy, 26, and Nikole Poczik, 27, were arrested in the 20800 block of Neely Avenue in Tehachapi after…… Continue Reading
Police search for man in Dollar General robbery
Bakersfield police are searching for a man who robbed a Union Avenue Dollar General store at gunpoint last week, and they are looking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect. Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male, 18-20 years of age, 150-160 pounds, white facial hair, possible mustache, wearing a blue and white…… Continue Reading
Van Kopp shares his story, and coming home to Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD — If there’s one thing that Bakersfield’s Samuel Van Kopp is not afraid to discuss it’s a shattering wartime experience that changed his life forever. “Being blown up is something that happens to you, but there are so many veterans in this county who have done so much more, that have deployed multiple times,…… Continue Reading
Save Mart stores partner with Food Bank in peanut butter drive
BAKERSFIELD — Peanut butter and jelly is a staple of many children’s diets, but when school is out for the summer some may have to without this simple meal. Save Mart and Lucky grocery stores are looking to ease that burden for thousands of children in California and northern Nevada with its second Peanut Butter…… Continue Reading
Police looking for missing man with medical condition
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a missing adult who is at risk due to a medical condition. Eaph Steele was last seen on May 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m., in the 800 block of 18th Street. Steele is described as a: white male, 52 years of age, 5’6”, 190…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police searching for pair of armed robbers
The Bakersfield Police Department is continuing its search for a pair of armed robbery suspects who exchanged gun fire with a clerk during a robbery attempt at an L Street convenience store in February. Police said at 6:42 p.m., Feb. 13 the two men entered N&S Convenience Store, 801 L Street, with one man armed…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield police name officer in shooting of suspect
The Bakersfield Police Department has named an officer involved in a shooting of a suspect on May 18. In a news release, police said the officer involved in the shooting was Jonathan Berumen. The release said Berumen has worked for the Bakersfield Police Department since January of 2013, and this is his first officer involved…… Continue Reading
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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
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
‘Hey There Delilah’ Holding Golf Tournament To Raise Money For Families Affected By Cancer
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…
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'
Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill
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