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
Cal State Bakersfield’s Isaiah Moten struck out a career-high nine batters to lead the Roadrunners to a 2-1 victory over visiting UC Santa Barbara. The victory was CSUB’s second in four games over a team that advanced to the NCAA tournament in 2016. UCSB reached the College World Series last season, and was ranked in…… Continue Reading
The race to replace Kern County District Attorney Lisa Green is under way and Assistant District Attorney Scott Spielman has already announced his candidacy. During an appearance on the Feb. 21, 2017 Richard Beene Show, Spielman discussed the reasons why he wants to be Kern County’s next district attorney.… Continue Reading
Bakersfield Police Chief Lyle Martin was a guest on “First Look with Scott Cox” on Tuesday morning, and faced questions from the hosts about immigration enforcement, homelessness and texting while driving. Martin tackled the issue of distracted driving first. “We need to do something to get people’s attention, because it’s just not working,” Martin told…… Continue Reading
When The Guardian newspaper, a British-based newspaper, stopped by Bakersfield to write about the region’s air quality that drew the interest of The Bakersfield Californian columnist Lois Henry. The article cited a 2016 study by the American Lung Association that found Bakersfield’s air quality to to be the worst in the country. The article cited…… Continue Reading
After winning the Western State Conference South championship, Bakersfield College’s men’s basketball team gets to hit the road to face Chaffey College in Ontario for the first round of the California Community College Athletic Association playoffs. BC coach Rich Hughes’ team (20-9 overall) faces a long road trip and a tall order against the host…… Continue Reading
Basketball star Nikki Blue has made the big shots in front of big crowds, but she’s getting a little bit nervous about her upcoming induction into the Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame. “I’ve played in front of 15,000 people but I’m getting nervous about the Hall of Fame,” Blue told Greg Kerr…… Continue Reading
UPS is testing a drone that could help make its delivery drivers more efficient. The company conducted the test on Monday in Lithia, Fla. with Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS), an Ohio-based battery-electric truck and drone developer. Workhorse built the drone and the electric UPS package car used in the test. “This test is different than anything we’ve…… Continue Reading
Every weekday morning at 7:55, “First Look with Scott Cox” co-host Michael Hopper asks Scott Cox a question, and Cox has 60-seconds to answer that question. The Feb. 21 episode featured Scott having to explain what he would do if he became a millionaire. The segment is sponsored by Wiki’s Wine Dive and Grill. “I…… Continue Reading
With NBA legend Magic Johnson formally returning to a management role with the Los Angeles Lakers, “The Greg Kerr Show” host Greg Kerr provided some suggestions about how to return the downtrodden franchise to glory. “My first call would be to Jerry West,” Kerr said during the Feb. 21 airing of his show on 1230AM/98.1…… Continue Reading
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…
The Ralph Bailey Show is baffled by the juries decision to find Sean “P Diddy” Combs not guilty on charges of human trafficking & racketeering so they call upon friend of the show and local attorney H.A. Sala do discuss what could have let the jury to this decision. KERN Radio · H.A. Sala Explains…
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…