Judging a president on their first 100 days has been the standard of performance for decades, but in recent weeks President Donald Trump has pushed back against the measurement. During the April 27 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Cal State University Bakersfield political science professor Jeanine Kraybill put the “first 100 days” into further…… Continue Reading
Myka Peck believes her job is a calling. As the principal of Kern County’s only Catholic high school, there’s a pretty good chance that she’s correct. “This is where God wants me to be,” Peck told Lisa Kimble Edmontson, who was a guest host of a recent episode of “The Richard Beene Show.” While Peck…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police are investigating a brazen armed robbery of a southwest Bakersfield Kohl’s store on April 26. Police said three men walked into the Gosford Road store at 9:59 p.m. with the first suspect brandishing a firearm and ordering the store’s staff and customers to get on the ground. The second and third suspects broke…… Continue Reading
During a segment on the April 28 “The Richard Beene Show,” Dr. Raj Patel discusses the dangers of prostate cancer, and when is the best time to get tested. Patel said the testing and treatments standards have begun to change in the battle against prostate cancer, including caring for elderly men diagnosed with the disease.…… Continue Reading
With a ribbon cutting on Friday, Bank of the Sierra formally opened a new branch on California Avenue — it’s fourth location Bakersfield. “We really treat each location as part of the community,” said Bank of the Sierra president Kevin McPhail. “We don’t want to be a big nameless, faceless bank.” The new bank, located…… Continue Reading
A 75-year-old Phoenix man was killed Thursday when the plane he was piloting crashed near Tehachapi. The Kern County Coroner’s office said Gilbert Thomas Gutierrez, 75, was found dead at the scene of the crash in the 22800 block of Broome Road, near the historic Tehachapi Loop rail line. The coroner’s office said it would…… Continue Reading
The Kern High School District announces its 2017 graduation schedule: SCHOOL DATE TIME LOCATION Arvin High Friday, June 2 7 p.m. Barle Stadium Bakersfield Adult Friday, June 2 7 p.m. Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield High Friday, June 2 7 p.m. Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium Centennial High Thursday, June 1 7:30 p.m. Golden Hawk Stadium Continuation High…… Continue Reading
When it comes to music there are many iconic Bakersfield performers, but the contemporary icons of music here are Monty Byrom and The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and the two are setting up what should be a memorable collaboration. Byrom was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday and told guest host Rick Kreiser…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is looking for a woman they say assaulted a passenger and driver on a GET Bus April 21. Police said they do not know why the suspect assaulted the passenger, who suffered the minor injuries. The bus driver intervened in the incident and was also assaulted, suffering minor injuries. The incident…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Association will host its second 5-kilometer fun run at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield to raise funds for scholarships and to help support the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter. Raji Brar, who is a member of the group, was a guest on Wednesday’s “The Greg Kerr Show,” heard…… 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