Aaron Perlman, who sings and plays guitar in the worship band at his church, will join several local media colleagues on Saturday for a benefit concert at Fishlips.

Radio host Inga Barks, who was employed by Bakersfield's KERN radio, alleges that her former co-host Scott Cox sexually harassed and assaulted her throughout much of the last decade.

Sen. Roy Ashburn said Monday he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest last week for investigation of driving under the influence. The conservative lawmaker came out Monday on KERN radio.

Absent from the speaker's platform at anti-tax rallies Wednesday in Bakersfield were politicians. "We don't need to hear from the politicians, we hear from them every day," said Jimmy Davis, who showed up sign in hand to the one of the events, dubbed "tea parties."

KERN Radio talk show host Scott Cox was reinstated Friday. The morning-show host was suspended by KERN management for actions that Cox said he did as a publicity stunt. Cox admitted to removing 15 campaign signs of Chad Vegas.

KERN Radio talk show host Scott Cox has been suspended indefinitely by for what he claims was a publicity stunt. Cox admits he removed 15 Chad Vegas campaign signs. Vegas is running for re-election for the Kern High School District Board of Trustees.