A Bakersfield elementary school was temporarily locked down Thursday after Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies pursued a suspect who was flashing a gun at an Internet casino in the 2800 block of Niles Street. Sheriff deputies responded to a call of a man showing a gun and when they arrived, the suspect jumped a fence in…… Continue Reading
One month after a California Avenue drive-by shooting left a 5-year-old boy dead, Bakersfield Police said they have identified a witness to the shooting and are urging that person to come forward. “Investigators from the Bakersfield Police Department have also confirmed there was an eye witness that observed the homicide, and it’s believed the witness has…… Continue Reading
After their victory in the National Invitational Tournament semifinals Wednesday night, the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball team will return today at 4 p.m. to the Icardo Center. The Roadrunners defeated University of Texas, Arlington, 80-76, to advance to the semifinals against Georgia Tech at 4 p.m. PDT on Tuesday in New York’s Madison Square Garden.…… Continue Reading
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal State Bakersfield survived a withering second-half comeback by University of Texas, Arlington to beat the host Mavericks 80-76 to advance to the National Invitational Tournament semifinals next week at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Shon Briggs scored a team-high 19 points and Damiyne Durham scored 18 points to lead…… Continue Reading
The ownership group behind retail giants Sears and Kmart said Wednesday that the chains may not make a viable company over the next 12 months because of potential liquidity issues. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Sears Holding Company said it was facing severe pressures from the Internet and consumer behavior, and that it…… Continue Reading
The Kern County Sheriff’s department is investigating the shooting death of a man that was left at Bakersfield taco shop on March 17. Deputies said they were initially sent to Tacos La Villa, in the 1500 block of south Union Avenue, with a report of a shooting inside the restaurant. Deputies found the man with…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of a March 17 murder in the 4200 block of Gordon Street in Bakersfield. After obtaining an arrest warrant, deputies from the sheriff’s gang enforcement units arrested Krystal San Nicholas Wandick on Monday night at a Wainwright Drive apartment. Deputies took her to Kern…… Continue Reading
If you would like to donate to the Secret Witness of Kern County fund to find the person responsible for the Feb. 23 shooting death of 5-year-old Kason Guyton, who was killed month in central Bakersfield, please stop by our offices before tomorrow at 5 p.m. at 1400 Easton Drive Suite 144B, Bakersfield CA 93309. Anyone…… Continue Reading
It could be argued that CSU Bakersfield played its best game of the season Monday night at Colorado State, and Roadrunners certainly made a postseason statement. The Roadrunners blasted host Colorado State, 81-63, to advance to the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night at University of Texas, Arlington. That game will tip at 6 p.m. and…… Continue Reading
It was the final that was predicted when the Bakersfield Tennis Open was seeded, and it certainly produced plenty of drama with a thrilling second-set tiebreaker the propelled Dimitry Popko to the championship on Sunday at the Bakersfield Racquet Club. Popko, who represents Kazakhstan and who is ranked 211th in the world, defeated Belgian Kimmer…… 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