The Bakersfield Police Department released a video Thursday of one of its patrol cars being hit during a traffic collision at Chester and Truxtun avenues on Wednesday. Police said a motorist, who was heading south on Chester Avenue, ran a red light and struck the police cruiser that was heading east on Truxtun Avenue. The…… Continue Reading
(Editor’s Note: This op-ed was authored byAssemblymember Rudy Salas, who represents the 32nd Assembly District, which includes part of Bakersfield, the cities of Arvin, Avenal, Corcoran, Delano, Hanford, Lemoore, McFarland, Shafter, Wasco, and the communities of Armona, Buttonwillow, Home Garden, Kettleman City, Lamont, Lost Hills, Stratford and Weedpatch.) The families I represent drive too far…… Continue Reading
Ahead of the fourth Mac and Cheese Festival this Saturday, the past winners have been talking about what a boon for business winning the title of best mac and cheese. Last year’s defending champion, Countryside Grill, which you can find inside Brookside Market at the corner of Coffee and Hagemen roads in northwest Bakersfield, wowed…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a Lamont shooting that left a man in critical condition late Wednesday night. Sheriff’s deputies said they were called to the 10900 block of Santa Ana Street in Lamont about a possible drunken fight in front of a home. When deputies arrived, they discovered two subjects had been in…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood has a long-held stance on enforcing the nation’s immigration laws, but he’s preparing to take it to another level on May 2 at the Kern County Board of Supervisors. Youngblood is proposing that Kern County become a “law and order county,” rather than a sanctuary county. Currently only a handful…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Council of Governments is conducting a series of workshops designed to help regional planners determine transportation priorities in the coming years. Rob Ball, the planning director for Kern COG, was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday to discuss the work being done, and how it is looking for input…… Continue Reading
Talk show host Bill O’Reilly and Fox News have parted ways in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal, according to a company news release. O’Reilly’s show “The O’Reilly Factor” has been one of the most popular shows on cable TV for years, but the network said the show will not return. The New York…… Continue Reading
A Kern County assistant district attorney, who is also running for district attorney, cast doubts about legislative efforts to reform the bail system, and said he has not idea how it will work. Assembly Bill 42 would eliminate the current bail system and replace it with a hearing where a judge would determine if they…… Continue Reading
With thousands of Kern County high school students earning their driving privileges each year, the choice to become an organ donor faces teenaged drivers, and one group wants to raise awareness about making that choice. JJ’s Legacy, one of Kern County’s most visible organ donor advocates, is promoting “Got The Dot Leadership,” which aims encourage…… Continue Reading
It’s a chance for Taft resident and others to get a check up of their health, and that opportunity is coming on Saturday. The 2017 Taft Health Fair will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Buena Vista High School, 900 N. 10th St. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club 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