If you’re headed to Pismo Beach this week, or weekend, you may notice that something is up with the pier, and in a big way. The city of Pismo Beach began an ambitious $8 million renovation of the historic pier, which was first put into use at its current location in 1924, and the effort…… Continue Reading
During a wide-ranging interview on Thursday’s “The Richard Beene Show,” Rep. Kevin McCarthy dismissed rumors that he’s headed toward the West Wing of the White House, and praised the military’s decision to drop a massive bomb in Afghanistan. McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) said that the Air Force’s decision to drop a 21,000-pound bomb, the nation’s largest conventional…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff deputies made a couple of major drug busts in recent days. On Tuesday, deputies arrested 32-year-old Loren Haddock during an east Bakersfield traffic stop on suspicion of possessing more than a pound of meth, and $1,500 in cash. Deputies said the traffic stop was made near the intersection of Monterey Street and…… Continue Reading
A narcotics task force, which includes deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, arrested a 31-year-old man on Tuesday on suspicion of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana for the purpose of sales. Pedro Paredez was arrested after detectives served a search warrant in the 3900 block of Vance Avenue in Bakersfield. The team was made of…… Continue Reading
The head of Bakersfield’s Chamber of Commerce says the recent approval of a huge increase in the state’s gas taxes and vehicle licensing fees is another example of economic warfare against inland areas of California. Nick Ortiz, president and CEO of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show”…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. starting tonight at undisclosed locations around the city. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes.…… Continue Reading
A group of Bakersfield High School students has earned some major praise for its business planning chops during a national competition this week in New York City. Dubbed “Bumble,” Bakersfield High’s Virtual Enterprise team won the national competition for business planning based off its plan for a line of honey-based products that ranged from edible…… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police are searching for a man they say threatened two people with a screwdriver at a Jack In The Box restaurant. The incident happened at 5:31 p.m. April 3 when the man walked into the restaurant at the corner of Chester Avenue and west Columbus Street and made the the threats. The man threw…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s deputies said they are investigating that death of a 41-year-old Delano man who was found in a canal near Easton Drive in Bakersfield on Wednesday. Authorities said Juan Jack Flores was found in the Carrier Canal, which is just north of Easton Drive and south of Truxtun Avenue. The cause of death…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a man who was caught on camera prowling in the 900 block of Mohawk Street and who may be connected to a residential burglary. Police said the incident occurred during the evening hours of March 11 and the suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 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