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The Risks of Paper Checks—How to Stay Safe
While mobile banking and digital payments continue to grow in popularity, many people still rely on paper checks to handle everyday financial needs like paying rent, covering bills, or sending money …
Congressman Fong Votes to Pass "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Delivering Historic Tax Relief for California’s 20th District
WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today,  Congressman Vince Fong ( CA-20 )  voted to pass the  Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 , the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This legislation …
To Protect Small Businesses and Promote Affordability, We Must Address Lawsuit Abuse
For far too long, California has been ground zero for frivolous lawsuit abuse by plaintiff attorneys. These are attorneys that use broken state and federal laws to force litigation targeting small …
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon Hosts Invitation-Only Hiring Event for Experienced Candidates
Arvin, Calif. – As the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon project moves closer to opening, a private hiring event focused on recruiting experienced manager-level candidates …
Congressman Fong Votes to Fully Fund Veteran Healthcare and Invest in Vital Military Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC. –  Today,  Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 3944 - The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 , …
Congressman Fong Issues Statement on United States’ Surgical Strikes to Dismantle the Iranian Nuclear Threat
“President Trump’s decisive action to eliminate the nuclear capabilities posed by the Iranian regime was a necessary one to prevent a real and catastrophic threat,” said Congressman …
Sports

Hacker, Bushling track well in Oregon

Aspen Hacker runs in the middle of the pack at the Nike Outdoor Nationals.
For a pair of successful ladies on the track, Jayda Bushling and Aspen Hacker got a chance to compete in the Nike Outdoor Nationals at the University of Oregon. They traveled together, but separately …
TJ Sanders
The MLB All-Star Game Has a Problem
The MLB All-Star game has a huge problem, yet no one wants to bring this up. Many players who start in the All-Star game deserve it, but there are always a few players who don’t deserve to be …
Evan Dwin landed a nice large mouth bass during a guide trip with Kern River Fly shop guide, Dan Ocampo. Kellie Martin fished Isabella Lake with Kern River Fly Shop guide, Dan Ocampo, and caught her first fish on a fly rod.
Hooked on the Bite: Crappie and Bass Fly Fishing Heating Up at Lake Isabella
LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. – June 23, 2025 As summer settles in across the Kern River Valley, Lake Isabella is waking up in all the right ways for anglers targeting crappie and bass. While …
TJ Sanders
Players Continue to Play Through Calf Strains and Rupture Their Achilles
With another NBA finals in the books and the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first title in franchise history, it may not have happened if Tyrese Halliburton hadn’t ruptured his achilles in …
KV Co-ed Softball League standings
The third week of the Kern Valley Adult Co-ed Softball League is in the books. The standings after week three action sees teams that have a leg up on their competition. Then there are those teams …
Chance Arehart a 2025 California State Champion rides the saddled bronc at the finals
‘Chance’ of a lifetime for bronc riding state champion
When your name is Chance, everything you do in life is a chance! This particular Chance’s talent comes on the back of saddled bronc. Chance Arehart of Havilah has taken his skill and bested the …
Opinion

Cost and Consequences

Gaining independence from someone is one of life’s ultimate goals. When we are children under the age of 5, we can’t imagine not having someone who will take care of us; feed us, give us …

Deep Appreciation and Genuine Gratitude

There are a few of us who write for the Kern Valley Sun. Once a year there is a day set aside for us to be honored and thanked for the work we do all year. On this most auspicious day, we do not …

The Day of the Dragon

It was yesterday in the year 1462 that a legend was born as a man in the far off country of Wallachia took his seat as Prince of that unassuming hamlet in the mountains above Hungry. His name has …

Local Weather

Fishing Outlook

Obituaries
William Ray Larsen
William Ray Larsen passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 56, in Weldon, California. Born on December 13, 1968, William was known for his outgoing and hardworking nature, always bringing humor …
Daniel Timothy Mayfield
Daniel Timothy Mayfield was born in Hammond, Indiana on a hot, July morning and passed away at home in Squirrell Valley on a rainy, early morning April 27th, 2025, from a massive, and unexpected …
Kathi Anne Wright
Kathi Anne Wright, 72, was found passed away in her home in Grants Pass, Oregon  on June 11, 2025.    Kathi was born on August 13, 1952 in Long Beach, California - then …
Doug (Glenn) Sammons
Doug Sammons, memorialized as “The Legend of Lake Isabella” on YouTube, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2025. Though we are saddened by his loss, we rejoice knowing he is …
John Eagle Wagner
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, John Eagle Wagner (Salmas), at the age of 65. He passed peace- fully at home, surrounded by family and friends. John …
News and features from around the web
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Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate
An expert in American dialects explains how a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawned so many names and variations.
Digestive issues are on the rise in the US. Here are 5 of the most common conditions.
With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.
Beyond the beach: 7 exciting experiences in the Mexican Caribbean
(BPT) - The Mexican Caribbean is known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, and there are even more experiences within its 12 regions that are just as memorable as its shores. If …
10 cool cars you can't buy in the US yet
CheapInsurance.com reports on 10 exciting cars unavailable in the U.S. due to regulations, costs, and brand strategies.
10 cool cars you can't buy in the US yet
CheapInsurance.com reports on 10 exciting cars unavailable in the U.S. due to regulations, costs, and brand strategies.