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Youth competed in a watermelon-eating contest during National Night Out on Oct. 6 at KRV Bridge Connection in Lake Isabella.

National Night Out brings KRV residents and first responders together

National Night Out brought Kern River Valley residents and first responders together Oct. 6 at KRV Bridge Connection in Lake Isabella, with booths from local agencies and community organizations and …

HICAP urges KRV residents to review Medicare coverage before open enrollment

Yesenia Anderson, a HICAP counselor with Kern County Aging and Adult Services, urged Kern River Valley residents to review their prescription coverage, provider networks and costs before open …

Four afternoon fires ignite across Kern River Valley on Oct. 6

Four small wildfires that ignited across the Kern River Valley during the afternoon and early evening of Oct. 6 were out by the following morning after crews stopped their spread near Onyx, …
From left, Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dr.Mendiburu joins Kernville Union School District Achievement Leaders Jonathan Chris Lassen, Sarah Cole, Stacey Sanders, Sheila Gallis, Alicia Wild, and Meg Hairell at the inaugural Kern County PURPOSE Awards on Oct. 8 in Bakersfield. The team received the Student Success Award.
KUSD Achievement Leaders earn county Student Success Award
Six Kernville Union School District Achievement Leaders received the Student Success Award on Oct. 8 at the inaugural Kern County PURPOSE Awards in Bakersfield, recognizing their work helping …
The Kernville Union School District board appointed Kevin Hinkey on Oct. 13 to a four-year trustee term beginning Dec. 15.
Kernville Union school board appoints Kevin Hinkey to trustee seat
The Kernville Union School District board appointed Kevin Hinkey to a trustee seat Tuesday, Oct. 13, following public interviews with five applicants. Hinkey will begin a four-year term Dec. 15, …
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash reported Oct. 4 on State Route 178 north of Patterson Lane in Lake Isabella.
Utah man, 69, dies in motorcycle crash near Lake Isabella
A 69-year-old man from Washington, Utah, died after his motorcycle left State Route 178 and crashed north of Patterson Lane in Lake Isabella on Oct. 4, according to the California Highway Patrol. …

Kern Valley Sun Raises Prices Amid Rising Printing, Postage Costs

The Kern Valley Sun increased its subscription and newsstand prices effective May 1 after rising printing and postage costs, according to Circulation Manager Steve Rinehart. The new price for …
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County News

President Signs Bill Into Law Including Fong Legislation Supporting Wildfire Victims

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this month, President Trump signed into law The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (Public Law 119-108), which included Congressman Vince Fong's …

Sports

Liske bears down on Lady Grizzlies

A Kern Valley batter takes her turn at the plate in the recent JV softball game.

It was a dominating performance from the circle by the Lady Broncs Teaghan Liske when the Granite Hills JV softball squad came to town. Liske threw 88 pitches, 56 strikes and 32 balls in the 18-0 …

Eighth grade Lady Colts volleyball wins twice

The Wallace’s eighth grade volleyball team played a pair of matches this past week. They won both with a dominant performance in each match. The Lady Colts took on El Tejon and China Lake as they …

Varsity Broncs lone winner versus IWV in youth football

The Kern Valley youth football teams were on the road on Oct. 3 when they made the trip to Ridgecrest to take on Indian Wells Valley (IWV). Only one team would come home a winner. The varsity squad …

Kern Valley outshines Suns in Homecoming game

Kern Valley’s Ryder Pappas tries and turns the corner to head down field in the Homecoming game on Friday.

  The Kern Valley Broncs varsity football team (3-4, 2-0 HL) showed true grit in winning their Homecoming game. It was a battle with the inspired Del Oro Suns (0-7-0-2 HL) who came into the …

The Broncs Jordan Villanueva breaks a tackle to pick up extra yardage in the game versus Del Oro.

Broncs defense shuts out Del Oro 35-0

 The Kern Valley JV football squad (4-2, 2-0 Horizon League) was ready for round two of Horizon League play.   The players numbers were even for both teams as the second game of …

KV varsity volleyball falls to third in league

 The Lady Broncs (13-9-1, 4-2 HL) varsity volleyball squad had a chance to cement their presence in the new Horizon League when Arvin came to town. The teams went into the match tied atop the …
Opinion

The Heroes of the Day

The 25 th year after the world changed. 25 years since 19 men murdered 2,977 people in 4 different terrorist attacks on the same day in the United States of America. 25 years since an unrestrained, …

Exciting times ahead for KRV sports

The Kern Valley JV cheerleaders wow the crowd with a halftime performance.

It’s official, the time is now to jump on the Kern River Valley sports bandwagon. There are exciting times ahead for the sports in the Kern River Valley. The games, the matches, the meets are …

Vince Fong is not your friend

Vince is personable, likable, charismatic, smart, and he makes you feel at ease and heard.  You walk away from a meeting with him feeling like he is a friend and will protect your  …

Daily Weather

 

Fishing Outlook

Anglers adjust tactics across Kern River and Lake Isabella

Changing depths and the time of day shaped fishing at Lake Isabella during the week ending Sept. 18, while trout continued showing up on both stretches of the Kern River, according to a regional …

Obituaries
JoAnne Brown-Ayers
JoAnne lived life with Gusto! After a successful business career in the family Amino Acids company, Jamar Labs, JoAnne retired to the Kern River Valley. She found great joy in her art and …
Tawni Cargile Lewis
Lake Isabella — Tawni went to be with the Lord on the morn- ing of September 20, 2026. She will be remembered for the joy she brought to the people around her. Tawni loved being with oth- ers, and …
Kelly Joseph Preston
Kelly Joseph Preston passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on December 28, 1956, Kelly was the son of Margaret Powers Preston and Edward George Preston. Kelly was a talented mechanic …
Angelo Halamandaris
Angelo Halamandaris
Angelo Halamandaris of Wofford Heights, California passed away on 9 August, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of deep Catholic faith and unwavering dedication to his family.  …
Kelly Lynette Rushing
Kelly Lynette Rushing
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kelly Lynette Rushing, who left this world on July 16, 2026, to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Kelly graced this earth for 56 years, leaving behind a …
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TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
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How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
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10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.