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When you should find prolonged fatigue worrying

When you should find prolonged fatigue worrying

Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel addressed when you should become concerned about ongoing fatigue issues during his Friday segment on “The Richard Beene Show.” Patel said that fatigue is a regular condition that affects millions of Americans, but it’s a prolonged fatigue that raises concerns. “Fatigue is a universal phenomenon,” Patel said. “What we are talking…Continue Reading

The Wood-Dale Market eyes its expansion to Seven Oaks

The Wood-Dale Market eyes its expansion to Seven Oaks

BAKERSFIELD — For the discerning meat customers, Stine Road’s Wood-Dale Market is the place for the expert advice on the perfect cut of meat for that big dinner or weekend barbecue. Now that advice is about to get a lot deeper as the Vasquez family, which owns the market, is planning an expansion of their business…Continue Reading

ANALYSIS: President Trump, Twitter and the Constitution

ANALYSIS: President Trump, Twitter and the Constitution

President Donald Trump has used Twitter as one of his most effective tools to communicate directly with the public, but how does that work with the U.S. Constitution? Dr. Jeanine Kraybill, a political science professor at Cal State University Bakersfield, addressed the issue during an interview on the June 15 episode of “The Richard Beene…Continue Reading

Discussing the future of downtown Bakersfield

Discussing the future of downtown Bakersfield

Since returning from a trip to Austin, Texas, Richard Beene has been comparing that city’s downtown vs. Bakersfield, and openly wondering what it would take to spruce up Bakersfield’s downtown.  During a recent episode of his “The Richard Beene Show,” Beene had three guests, including unexpected calls from former city of Bakersfield Redevelopment Director Donna…Continue Reading

Medicinal marijuana explained by Dr. Raj Patel

Medicinal marijuana explained by Dr. Raj Patel

The growth of medicinal marijuana services is one that is being closely watched by traditional doctors, who may not prescribe their use, including regular “The Richard Beene Show” contributor Dr. Raj Patel, who spoke at length about the topic on the June 9 episode.Continue Reading

Jara explains what happened in race for Ward 5 seat

Jara explains what happened in race for Ward 5 seat

For weeks the race vacant Ward 5 seat on the Bakersfield City Council featured a series of back-and-forth attacks by the two front-runners — Ryan Nance and Bruce Freeman. The two were part of a three-man race to succeed Jeff Tkac, who won the race for the seat last year but took his own life…Continue Reading

Dr. Raj Patel answers questions about migraines

Dr. Raj Patel answers questions about migraines

During the June 2 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel answered questions about headaches, including migraines, during his weekly segment on the show. “Headaches, you need to realize, occur from non-related items,” said Patel as he listed on several probable causes of headaches.  Continue Reading

Richard Beene pays tribute to the late Gene Thome

Richard Beene pays tribute to the late Gene Thome

Gene Thome was a major figure in Bakersfield’s sporting landscape as the owner of Bear Mountain Sports, and also as a champion of the Bakersfield Sound. A note singer, as well as strident defender of the Second Amendment, Thome died last month after an illness. For many in the community he was a good friend,…Continue Reading

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