As part of a regular segment each Thursday, host Richard Beene discusses all things politics with Cal State Bakersfield professor Jeannie Kraybill, but lately much of the conversation has been about the presidency of Donald Trump. On the Feb. 16 edition of “The Richard Beene Show,” Beene and Kraybill discussed Trump’s press conference on Thursday.…… Continue Reading
A California state senator wants to keep the party going a little bit later when it comes to the last call at local bars and restaurants. In fact, how about until 4 a.m.? Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco, proposed Senate Bill 384 that would allow, but not require, local governments to extend…… Continue Reading
Marley’s Mutts founder Zach Skow stopped by “The Richard Beene Show” for the first time on Feb. 16 to share his story, and the mission of the dog-rescue organization. Joining Skow were rescued dogs Hooch, who has become Marley’s Mutts biggest star, and a new addition, Benedict, but Skow shared the story about how the…… Continue Reading
For the last several years, Rick Kreiser has been orchestrating one of Bakersfield’s best music shows — Guitar Masters. Performers have been regularly appearing on “First Look with Scott Cox,” in the hours before their performance. On Feb. 16, the quintet “Black Market Trust” performed on “First Look with Scott Cox” in advance of playing…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a pair of missing teenagers, including one who is considered at-risk due to a health condition. Police said Brianna Shihrer, 15, and Christopher Malson, 16, were both possibly together and headed to Taft. Shihrer was last seen on Feb. 15 at about 8 a.m. in the 5900 block…… Continue Reading
President Donald Trump placed much of the country’s woes on the administration of Barack Obama, and went after the news media for promoting “fake news” during a lengthy Feb. 16 press conference. Here is the full video of the press conference: TRANSCRIPT Thank you very much.I just wanted to begin by mentioning that the nominee for…… Continue Reading
If you’re heading to the Central Coast in the coming days or weeks local food critic Kathy Marcks Hardesty has a couple of suggestions about where to find a great meal. During an appearance on San Luis Obispo radio station KVEC, with host Dave Congalton, Marks presented a pair of dining options in Cayucos and…… Continue Reading
The Bakersfield City Council unanimously rejected a plan to sell alcohol at Reading Cinema at the Valley Plaza Mall. During its Feb. 15 meeting, the City Council heard a plan that would permit the sale of beer and wine at the movie theater, but some of the details of the plan were news to the council…… Continue Reading
The race to win the Ward 5 seat on the Bakersfield City Council is heating up with five candidates now set to run in a special election. Larry Koman, one of the five, spoke with NEWSTALK 1180/96.1 KERN’s Ralph Bailey on Feb. 14 to discuss the reasons he’s running. Koman is joined in the race…… Continue Reading
After stepping down as Bakersfield’s mayor in December, Harvey Hall still gets requests to participate in community events in his former role, and he has to politely remind them that the job now belongs to someone else. During an appearance on the Feb. 14, 2017 “The Richard Beene Show,” Hall discussed his time as mayor…… Continue Reading
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…
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'