How bad is domestic violence in Bakersfield? Listen to DA Cynthia Zimmer describe it. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
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Lois Henry and Julie Johnson talk new animal control ordinances
The city is on the verge of passing a new animal control ordinance but tabled it at its last meeting. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Supervisor Mike Maggard on leadership and our vagrant issue …
Listen to Supervisor Mike Maggard explain how the county is moving to confront our homeless crisis. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer lays out a battle plan to confront our drug addiction crisis
Listen to our DA get serious about combating the drug addiction on our streets. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Former homebuilder Kyle Carter threatens lawsuit to stop the county low barrier homeless shelter
Kyle Carter is threatening a lawsuit to stop the county from opening a low barrier shelter in Bakersfield. Listen to his logic here. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Kegley Institute of Ethics to host Gandhi’s grandson at the Dore Theater
Dr. Michael Burroughs of the Kegley Institute to bring in Gandhi’s grandson. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Sheriff Donny Youngblood addresses the homeless crisis and one possible solution
Will jailing misdemeanors help solve our drug crisis? Sheriff Youngblood weighs in… The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
CSUB professor Dr. Jeanine Kraybill previews the third Democratic debate
Listen to Dr. Jeanine Kraybill preview the third Democratic debate in Texas. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
Carlos Baldovinos of the Mission expresses some optimism on homelessness
The Mission’s Carlos Baldvinos talks the war on transients. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
The Chamber’s Nick Ortiz breaks down the new city and county branding statements
Nick Ortiz explains the new rebranding efforts for the Chamber, KEDC, the city and the county. The Richard Beene Show airs weekdays from 1-3pm on Newstalk 96.1 & AM1180 K-E-R-N… Continue Reading
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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
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
‘Hey There Delilah’ Holding Golf Tournament To Raise Money For Families Affected By Cancer
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…
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'
Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill
Congressman David Valadao joined The j.R. Show to discuss medicaid and medicare cuts, energy and how it all affects the Central Valley. KERN Radio · Congressman David Valadao Discusses Possible Vote On Big Beautiful Bill