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Cross country runs at Ted Oliver Invitational

 The Kern Valley cross country teams competed in the sixth annual Ted Oliver Invitational hosted by Foothill this past Saturday. The Lady Broncs saw five runners get times and places in the …

County approves refrigerator replacement at Camp Yenis Hante

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved up to $6,804 on Sept. 29 to replace an aging refrigerator at Camp Yenis Hante in Greenhorn Mountain Park near Lake Isabella. The camp’s kitchen …

Runway work scheduled at Kern Valley Airport

Kern Valley Airport’s runway and transient parking areas were scheduled to close for four days beginning Sept. 28 while crews resealed and resurfaced the pavement, according to a notice shared by …
The SCRIVNER Act, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requires prosecutors to explain certain decisions in cases involving child sexual abuse allegations.
Scrivner Act sets rules for certain charging decisions
A new California law connected to the criminal case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary “Zack” Scrivner will require prosecutors to explain certain charging decisions in court and set a …
Off the hook in the Kern River Valley
Lake Isabella has been giving up bass, crappie and catfish, while trout offer a reason to head for the Kern. Location comes first for me. These are the areas to work, with a few different baits to …
Community grants support school trip, local programs and facility improvements
Grants totaling $7,350 helped send 55 Kern River Valley fourth-graders on an overnight educational trip, support a low-cost spay-and-neuter clinic and pay for improvements and programs at three local …

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 …

The Broncs defense surrounds the Arvin ball carrier limiting him to a few yards.

New chapter starts in dramatic fashion for varsity Broncs

  The Kern Valley varsity football team (2-4, 1-0 HL) began their newest quest as the opening of league games was at hand. Playing at Arvin to begin Horizon League (HL) action it was with a …

Lady Broncs tennis battles, comes up short

 The Kern Valley girls’ tennis squad was back in Horizon League (HL) action this past week. They would face off with McFarland and Arvin. Both matches would be decided by one team point that …

Broncs JV football team rocks Arvin 50-0

Talon Montes of the JV Broncs looks downfield for a receiver versus Arvin.

The Kern Valley JV football squad (3-2, 1-0 Horizon League) came to play when they visited the Arvin Bruins this past Thursday. They dominated their opponent in every facet of the game. Right from …

The Wallace player attacks the volleyball versus South Fork.

Eighth grade Lady Colts volleyball beats South Fork

Wallace’s eighth grade volleyball team won the first battle of the valley as they defeated South Fork in two games. The Lady Colts took control early and never looked back as they earned the match …

KV frosh/soph volleyball squad wins twice

The frosh/soph Lady Broncs volleyball team won a pair of matches this past week as they continued their successful season. They started by taking care of West and then following up with 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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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
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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.
What are typical mistakes homeowners make when refinishing hardwood floors?
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