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BPD releases 911 recording of shooting death of Ray Ingram

BPD releases 911 recording of shooting death of Ray Ingram

The Bakersfield Police Department released the recording of a 911 call of a woman asking for police and medical aid to come to her home, where a popular chef was found dead by police. On Wednesday,  Bakersfield Police said they have arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of the shooting death of Ray Ingram, a popular Rosedale-area…Continue Reading

Scott Cox: We’re done with Truxtun Extension

Scott Cox: We’re done with Truxtun Extension

After a morning traffic report about a crash at Truxtun Avenue and Coffee Road, “First Look with Scott Cox” co-host Michael Hopper referenced the Truxtun Extension as the actual location of the crash rather than Truxtun Avenue, which drew a rare executive ruling from show host Scott Cox.Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police identify man shot to death as local chef

Bakersfield Police identify man shot to death as local chef

The Bakersfield Police said they have arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of the Feb. 22 shooting death of a popular Rosedale-area restaurant chef. Police identified the victim as Raymond Ingram, 51, of Bakersfield, who had taken over J’s Place restaurant in June of last year. In a media release, police said they were called…Continue Reading

VIDEO: Mayor Goh discusses her issues of interest for Bakersfield

VIDEO: Mayor Goh discusses her issues of interest for Bakersfield

Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh made her first appearance “First Look with Scott Cox” since winning the office. While the position of Bakersfield mayor is largely ceremonial, Goh said she would like to emphasize her work on bringing jobs to the city, providing for safe and clean neighborhoods and boosting education. “When you’re passionate about something…Continue Reading

Arvin votes against sanctuary city status

Arvin votes against sanctuary city status

After hearing from numerous residents urging Arvin to become a sanctuary city, the motion died when the City Council deadlocked 2-2 on a plan that would make the city the first in Kern County to become a safe have for illegal immigrants.  Citing a conflict of interest, Councilman Jess Ortiz abstained from the vote. KERO…Continue Reading

Database finds 6.9% of Kern County bridges “structurally deficient”

Database finds 6.9% of Kern County bridges “structurally deficient”

A database of the nation’s bridges compiled by The Washington Post found that Kern County has 42 bridges that structurally deficient and 57 that a functionally obsolete. The database is based off a federal inventory of bridges from 2015 and was compiled by the Federal Highway Administration, and only accounts for federal safety standards. The…Continue Reading

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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

Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’

Rick Bentley & Erik Nelson Talk ‘Officer David Nelson Memorial Scholarship’

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'