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Kern County Undersheriff Larry McCurtain addressed the Kern Valley Exchange Club on Sept. 24. McCurtain discussed staffing at the Kern Valley Sheriff’s Substation, Kern County Narcotics Task Force, and the return of the Sheriff’s Activities League.

Undersheriff outlines deputy staffing, youth program at Exchange Club

Undersheriff Larry McCurtain was the guest speaker at the Kern Valley Exchange Club on Sept. 24, where he discussed deputy staffing, the return of a youth program, and narcotics enforcement in the …

Current, cover and sunlight shape Kern Valley fishing plan

A Sept. 25 regional report gives Kern River Valley anglers a three-part plan for the week ahead: avoid the fastest water on the Upper Kern, change depths at Lake Isabella, and vary the pace of …

Cattani highlights water-management experience in Division 2 reelection campaign

Laura Cattani, the current Kern County Water Agency Division 2 director, is seeking another term on the board with priorities that include protecting Lake Isabella from golden mussels, managing Kern …
Daneya Williams
Williams calls for transparency, broader representation in KCWA campaign
Daneya Williams is seeking the Division 2 seat on the Kern County Water Agency Board of Directors in the November election, pointing to transparency, public involvement, river recreation, groundwater …
South Fork board names paraprofessional, continues student check-ins
The South Fork Union School District Board of Trustees named Stephanie Hickerson to a six-hour special education paraprofessional position and continued a student well-being program during its Sept. …
Members of the Noble family gather outside Kern River Feed and Hay during the business’s Sept. 17 ribbon-cutting and Kernville Chamber of Commerce mixer celebrating its new Lake Isabella location. Co-owners Lauren and Todd Noble have operated the business since purchasing it in 2012.
⁠Kern River Feed and Hay celebrate new location with mixer, ribbon cutting
Kern River Feed and Hay celebrated its new Lake Isabella location Sept. 17 with a Kernville Chamber of Commerce mixer and ribbon-cutting at 4686 Lake Isabella Blvd. Co-owners Lauren and Todd …

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 …

Looking for junior pheasant hunters

  The Kern River Valley chapter of the A-Z Foundation Group in conjunction with the Mt. Mesa Men’s Club are looking for junior hunters to participate in the revived Junior Pheasant Hunt. The …

Sophomore Broncs win in youth football matchup

  The Kern Valley youth football teams were back at home on Sept. 19 when Rosamond came to town. Three of the four Kern Valley teams picked up a victory versus the visiting teams. In the …

Lady Broncs tennis splits league action

The Lady Broncs tennis player is ready to serve in the recent home match.

The Kern Valley girls’ tennis squad continued league play this past week. They would wind up splitting the two matches played versus West and Mira Monte. Playing at home versus West, the Lady …

The Lady Broncs varsity volleyball team huddles up during the recent home match.

KV varsity volleyball third in Silver Bracket

The Lady Broncs varsity volleyball squad played in the Cal City Tournament on Sept. 18-19. They would claim the third spot in the silver bracket. In total they played seven matches over the two-day …

Broncs JV football falls to South

 The Kern Valley JV football squad (2-2) played their last non-league game of the season. They could not match the South Spartans effort as they lost the game 54-20. The Broncs offense could not …
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
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 …
Kelly Lehn Kent
Kelly Lehn Kent
Kelly Lehn Kent, age 42, passed away on June 16, 2026, in her home surrounded by her unwavering caretakers, her parents Maughan and Debbie Kent. Kelly was born in Bakersfield, California on June 1, …
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