During dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill, FBI Director James Comey testified about the FBI’s investigation into Russian hacking and President Trump’s claims that former President Obama ordered surveillance against his campaign and Trump Tower. [View the story “FBI Director James Comey testifies on Russia, Wiretapping” on Storify]… Continue Reading
Elton John will have to reschedule his Saturday March 18th performance at Bakersfield’s Rabobank Arena to Saturday, April 22 for medical reasons. Ticket-holders are encouraged to keep their March 18th tickets and those will be honored for the April 22 show. If you cannot attend the April 22nd performance, please refund your tickets at point of purchase by not later than…… Continue Reading
Kern County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early Friday morning shooting in southeast Bakersfield that left a man dead. Deputies were called to a report of shots fired at 2:42 a.m. in the 4200 block of Gordon Street. According to a news release, the Bakersfield Fire Department called the sheriff’s to their station at 106…… Continue Reading
Arvin High senior Annmarie Narvaez has become the first student from the school to earn an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, according to the Kern High School District. Narvaez is a member of the school’s Junior ROTC program, which is run by the Army, and shines on the basketball court…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department appears to have little patience for one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and especially one that falls on a Friday. In a news release, Bakersfield Police said they will be stepping up patrols on St. Patrick’s Day on Friday to prevent drunk drivers from doing harm. “These needless…… Continue Reading
Ahead of her Thursday night performance at Temblor Brewery, Richard Beene interviewed singer Nora Jane Struthers and her husband Joe Overton, who performs with her. “I really love the music history of this town,” Struthers said on “The Richard Beene Show.” A native of Nashville, Struthers is an Americana performer — a genre that is…… Continue Reading
After being selected to participate in the 2017 “We The People” national finals, East Bakersfield High School is working hard to raise the more than $43,000 needed to attend the event next month in Washington, D.C. “We The People” tests student knowledge on the Constitution and has been a mainstay competition among schools in the…… Continue Reading
CSU Bakersfield’s men’s basketball team will take the court Monday in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament against Colorado State in Fort Collins. The game is slated to tip at 8 p.m. and can be heard live on NEWSTALK 1180/96.1 KERN with Corey Costelloe providing the play-by-play. On Wednesday, CSUB coach Rod Barnes…… Continue Reading
A nuclear weapon physicist has saved film footage from some of the 210 atmospheric nuclear weapons tests the United States conducted from 1945 to 1962, and the footage is now available on YouTube. “We know that these films are on the brink of deteriorating to the point they will become useless,” said Greg Spriggs, a…… Continue Reading
With an expanding mission and service, the Kern County Mental Health Department is changing its name to Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, or BHRS. “About 1 in 5 people are going to have a mental disorder that will benefit from treatment,” said Dr. Bradley S. Cloud, deputy director of BHRS, during the March 15 episode…… 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