BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Local radio talk show host Ralph Bailey has announced his next big move.

Bailey said he will be joining KERN Radio, starting Monday.

Bailey made this statement on Facebook, Friday afternoon:

"It is official!!! I signed a contract today to join American General Media.  I'll be Scott Cox's guest today at three and begin my own 3-6 p.m. drive time show on Monday, March 4.  I could not be happier! I have security in a business that is not that secure and for the first time in my life I'm making a little scratch! I'd like to thank Rogers Brandon and Toni Snyder.  It is great to feel wanted and appreciated.  Finally, I hope many of you will come with me on this new and exciting adventure.  My dear, sainted, widowed mother and Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be my first guests on the NEW Ralph Bailey Show on KERN 1180!!! Ain't life grand!!!!!!"

Bailey quit KNZR on Thursday.