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Trump goes on Twitter offensive after Comey firing

Trump goes on Twitter offensive after Comey firing

In the wake of firing FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump launched a Twitter attack against critics of the decision — namely Democrats. <blockquote data-lang=”en”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Comey lost the confidence of almost everyone in Washington, Republican and Democrat alike. When things calm down, they will be thanking me!</p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href=”https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/862267781336752128″>May…Continue Reading

Deputies make arrest after short foot pursuit in Oildale

Deputies make arrest after short foot pursuit in Oildale

A man was arrested on Wednesday morning after leading Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies on a foot pursuit, but while the man was running from deputies he left his car running and it proceeded to cross four lanes of traffic unoccupied before crashing into a fence. On May 10, 2017 at 6:47 a.m., a Kern County…Continue Reading

Sheriff deputies looking for man who robbed Bakersfield pharmacy

Sheriff deputies looking for man who robbed Bakersfield pharmacy

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted for robbery. On March 21, 2016 at about 12:30 pm, a suspect entered the CVS store, located at 6500 Niles Street, and stole health and beauty supplies. The suspect approached an employee with a knife after being confronted. The suspect was…Continue Reading

Scrivner explains county’s opposition to SB 54

Scrivner explains county’s opposition to SB 54

After passing a resolution that casts Kern County’s Board of Supervisors in opposition to a Senate Bill that could grant statewide sanctuary status to illegal immigrants, Board of Supervisors Chairman Zack Scrivner said he will go to Sacramento to discuss possible changes to the bill that would strengthen a list of felonies that would compel…Continue Reading

McCarthy defends firing of FBI director

McCarthy defends firing of FBI director

U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) said that President Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey was the correct one during an interview on Wednesday afternoon on “The Richard Beene Show.” Citing declining morale at the FBI and Comey’s inaccurate portrayal of a Hillary Clinton aide forwarding classified emails to…Continue Reading

Bakersfield man arrested in suspected Oildale tool theft

Bakersfield man arrested in suspected Oildale tool theft

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 54-year-old Bakersfield man on suspicion of stealing more than $8,000 in tools from a local utility. Deputies said they arrested Jeffrey Copeland after an investigation revealed that they suspected him of stealing a service truck from an Oildale area yard of a utility company. The vehicle was recovered…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police make arrest in gas station robbery

Bakersfield Police make arrest in gas station robbery

After an outpouring of tips, Bakersfield Police were able to arrest two people in connection with a suspected May 5 armed robbery of a Ming Avenue gas station. Police said they arrested Blaine Witt, 30, and Loren Haddock, 32, bot of Bakersfield. Officers conducted a search of a residence that was associated with both suspects,…Continue Reading

Get your latest love advice from Love Monday from May 8

Get your latest love advice from Love Monday from May 8

Each Monday on “The Richard Beene Show,” host Richard Beene interviews Dana Martin and Robert Price about all things love. Dana Martin is married, while Robert Price is single and they share their perspectives about relationships, dating and marriage during this weekly segment. During the May 8 episode, Beene focused on the age-old question about…Continue Reading

10 photos we love from Bakersfield, May 6-7

10 photos we love from Bakersfield, May 6-7

We searched Instagram from some of the weekend’s best photos from around Bakersfield, and here’s what we found: When your best customer can't wait any longer. …… he chose the toppings himself #pizza #pizzalife #family #foodtruck #bakersfield #california #glutenfree #preciousmoments #fullflavored #fresh A post shared by Michaelangelo (@michaelangelo_wood_fired_pizza) on May 7, 2017 at 8:26pm PDT…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'