Kern County Supervisor David Couch was a guest on “First Look with Scott Cox” on Wednesday — the day after the Board of Supervisors heard a controversial proposal from Sheriff Donny Youngblood. On Tuesday, Youngblood proposed making Kern County a “law and order county” versus one that would offer sanctuary status to illegal immigrants. The…… Continue Reading
Identifying what he thought was a great opportunity, JJ McKay jumped at the chance to put a spin on traditional entertainment and lifestyle coverage with an online magazine, but with a twist. “The Fresh Toast is a lifestyle entertainment site with a side of cannabis,” McKay told Richard Beene during a May 2 segment on…… Continue Reading
It’s the first week of May, but today might as well be the first day of summer. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in Bakersfield at 98 degrees on Wednesday, before hitting a weekly high of 101 on Thursday. Temperatures start to cool off Friday, with highs around 90 degrees, and things look better…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood was a guest on “The Ralph Bailey Show” today to discuss his appearance in front of the Kern County Board of Supervisors to urge the board to reject any suggestion of making the county a sanctuary county. Youngblood has touched off a ferocious debate about whether Kern County should be…… Continue Reading
When ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel tearfully announced to his audience that his newborn son had open-heart surgery it was sure to generate reaction, but his personal story has taken on a powerful political life. “We were brought up to believe that we live in the greatest country in the world, but until a few…… Continue Reading
The annual National Street Rod Association Western National’s was this past weekend at the Kern County Fair and we decided to survey Instagram to find our 10 favorite photos from the event. More swank A post shared by Thomas Pridgen (@badassthomaspridgen) on Apr 29, 2017 at 4:20pm PDT #bakersfield #california #beautiful #love #worldwide #kerncounty #photography…… Continue Reading
Sometimes a ribbon cutting is more symbolic than just a business opening, but representative of a community’s growth and maturation and that was the case on Thursday when Vascular Health formally opened its office in Delano. Vascular Health’s new offices will provide Delano residents with the opportunity to stay close to home rather than making…… Continue Reading
If you search around Instagram, you’re going to find some spectacular works by local photographers and this weekend we found plenty. Here are our 10 favorites from the weekend of April 29-30. This fine #nightshot was originally posted by: @dougkessler2.0 A post shared by Jordan Marshall (@_nightography_) on May 1, 2017 at 5:50am PDT A…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating two suspects wanted for shoplifting. At 8:46 p.m. on April 19, two suspects entered the Rite Aid located at 3225 Panama Lane, and walked directly to the pharmacy. Both suspects jumped over the pharmacy counter and took several items of prescription medication…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile considered at risk due to a medical condition. Marlena Perez, 17, was last seen on April 29 at approximately 4:30 p.m., walking in the 4000 block of South Real Road. Perez is described as a: Hispanic female, 17 years of…… 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