Kern County Chief Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop is home. A graduate of Highland High School and Cal State University Bakersfield, Alsop has spent more than 20 years in the world of public policy outside of Kern County, but now as Kern County’s top administrator he can finally work in his hometown. Alsop has been on…… Continue Reading
Two men are wanted by the Bakersfield Police Department in connection to a break-in and theft at the city of Bakersfield’s corporate yard on Sunday. Police said the two men entered the yard at 1:28 p.m. at 4101 Truxtun Avenue and used bolt cutters to enter storage containers. The suspects removed multiple items and loaded…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood has been at the heart of a debate about how Kern County should position itself when it comes to Senate Bill 54, which could make California a sanctuary state. However, during an interview last week on “The Richard Beene Show,” Youngblood pivoted to another area of concern — retaining deputies.…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan August plead guilty in federal court to participating in a conspiracy to posses and distribute drugs, including marijuana stolen from law enforcement evidence lockers. August, along with fellow deputy Derrick Penney, made those pleas and will now face prison sentences. August posted a video to YouTube apologizing for his actions… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for auto theft. At 11:23 p.m. on April 13, the suspect in the attached photograph was seen operating a stolen vehicle shortly after the vehicle was taken. The vehicle has since been recovered and returned to the victim.…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police have arrested a Bakersfield City School District employee, who they said sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy Saturday at a party. Police said Edward Gonzalez, 25, of Bakersfield, was arrested after a boy told police that he was met Gonzalez at a party, and that he was taken to Gonzalez’s home, where he was…… Continue Reading
As part of the Mother’s Day weekend, Richard Beene interviewed AJ and Tamara Clark about the birth of their son, Ben, who was born with a heart defect that required surgery at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Tamara is the dean of instruction at Bakersfield High, while AJ is a local firefighter. Here is the…… Continue Reading
BAKERSFIED, Ca — The Kern County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old man Sunday night in Oildale after they said he pointed a gun at several people, including holding the gun to one person’s head. Deputies said the incident happened at 11:18 pm in the 100 block of Warren Avenue in Oildale for a report of…… Continue Reading
We like to check out what you’ve been posting on Instagram and it was certainly a busy weekend around Bakersfield with Mother’s Day activities, graduations and some fundraisers. Here’s our 10 photos that we loved from the weekend: Hashtag 1 MOM A post shared by Izamar Olaguez (@missizamar) on May 14, 2017 at 11:34am PDT…… Continue Reading
If all goes according to plan, this may be one of Bakersfield’s most unique shopping opportunities, especially if you need plants. The first-ever Scotsmen Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highland High School, and it features plants, succulents, annuals, perennials, fruit trees and vegetable plants all grown by the students…… Continue Reading
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'
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