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REPORTS: Police say love triangle may have led to shooting

REPORTS: Police say love triangle may have led to shooting

The shooting death of a popular chef and restaurant owner could have been sparked by a love triangle, according to reports and court documents. Chef Ray Ingram was shot to death at his home in southwest Bakersfield on the morning of Feb. 22. His longtime girlfriend, Michaele Bowers, was arrested on suspicion of killing Ingram,…Continue Reading

BPD searches for suspects who robbed AM/PM

BPD searches for suspects who robbed AM/PM

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community’s help in identifying two men suspected in a Feb. 13 armed robbery of a Ming Avenue AM/PM. Police said one of the suspects entered the convenience store brandishing a black semi-automatic firearm at the clerk. The suspect grabbed several packs of cigarettes and demanded the clerk to…Continue Reading

Police seek public’s help identifying robbery suspects

Police seek public’s help identifying robbery suspects

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community to assist in identifying three men suspected of an armed robbery at a White Lane. Metro PCS store on Feb. 15. In a news release, police said the three men entered the store in the 6300 block of White Lane, and took money from the cash register…Continue Reading

VIDEO: 24th Street demolition begins

VIDEO: 24th Street demolition begins

The long anticipated demolition of homes along 24th Street has begun and crews tore down one home on Feb. 28 to make way for a widening of the congested street. Workers used heavy equipment to demolish the home at the corner of 24th Street and Cedar Street.Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police make arrest in shooting death

Bakersfield Police make arrest in shooting death

Bakersfield Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a Monday morning shooting left a man dead. Police said they have arrested Luis Romero and booked him into Kern County Jail on suspicion of murder. In a new release, Bakersfield Police said they responded Monday to a call of shots fired at…Continue Reading

Rep. McCarthy outlines expectations ahead of Trump’s speech

Rep. McCarthy outlines expectations ahead of Trump’s speech

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, along with other members of Republican Congressional leadership, held a news conference on Tuesday morning to outline what they expect to hear from President Donald Trump during tonight’s speech to Congress. “We look forward to hearing an optimistic approach to the future,” McCarthy said. “We have lots of challenges.”Continue Reading

Catch up on your latest medical news with Dr. Raj Patel

Catch up on your latest medical news with Dr. Raj Patel

Each Friday, Dr. Raj Patel of Bakersfield’s Preferred Family Care calls into “The Richard Beene Show” to provide listeners with the latest in medical news. Here are the segments from Dr. Patel’s chats with Richard Beene. Sleep Apnea Depression’s impact on your health Here are some earlier interviews: The Dangers of Sexually Transmitted Diseases The latest treatments for…Continue Reading

McCarthy’s lack of town halls discussion point for CSUB professor

McCarthy’s lack of town halls discussion point for CSUB professor

During last week’s The Richard Beene Show and The Ralph Bailey Show, Rep. Kevin McCarthy appeared on both programs and said he would not be conducting Town Hall meetings. McCarthy, the House of Representatives Majority Leader, said the Town Hall format has become nothing more than a platform for screaming matches with people who oppose…Continue Reading

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Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case

Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case

CEO of the Open Door Network & Advocate to Christina Scrivner & her children, Lauren Skidmore sits down with Ralph Bailey to discuss the latest on the case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner & whats next for his family as this case continues to get delayed. KERN Radio · Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to…

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

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

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

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