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CAPK truck for food ditrubution in Kern River Valley
“People are scared”: Kern River Valley food lines surge as Nov. 1 CalFresh disruption looms

KERN RIVER VALLEY — The line started early and didn’t let up. By the end of Monday, October 27th, CAPK Food Distribution Coordinator David Dills said his team had served 393 households. …
The alleyway behind Cheryl's Diner in Kernville.
Kernville Chamber Meeting Highlights Alley Repairs, Event Concerns, and Major Community Projects

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce met Monday afternoon, October 27, covering a full slate of topics — from local infrastructure and fall festival concerns to new community development projects …
One of several sites along Burlando where the Keepers removed litter.
Keepers of the Kern Clear Two Miles of Burlando Road
A small team of volunteers with Keepers of the Kern spent Thursday morning, October 30, cleaning up a two-mile stretch of Burlando Road in Kernville. The group met at 9 a.m. at the Kernville Chamber …
Sports

Bronc defense stymies Bishop In 27-13 victory; CIF bound!

Scoreboard says it all!
It doesn’t get any better…a victory over arch rival Bishop and a CIF post season berth. The KVHS squad is seeded 5th in Division 6 and hosts Granite Hills at 7 p.m. Friday night. Last …
Fall Fishing Still Strong on the Kern
Mornings along the upper river are crisp and quiet now. Earlier this week, I found myself above Fairview Dam, watching a rainbow trout break the surface on the far seam—a quick glint of silver …
Kern Valley Cross Country Shines at Home and in Kingsburg Invitational
It was a strong week for Kern Valley High School’s cross country teams, who continued to show impressive progress both at home and on the road. On Wednesday, Kern Valley hosted a quad meet with …
Wallace Middle School Sweeps Immanuel Christian in Straight Sets
The Wallace Middle School volleyball team delivered an impressive performance on Thursday, defeating Immanuel Christian in straight sets with scores of 25–12 and 25–11. The …
Elli Jeans
Kern Valley Broncs Volleyball Ends in Round 1 against North
Unfortunately Kern Valley Volleyball season has ended. North Varsity defeated Kern Valley Broncs 3-1 last Tuesday in round one of CIF playoffs. This was a season that can only be described as a …
Heart of a Champion: JV Broncs Leave It All on the Field in HDL Title Thriller
Lake Isabella, CA — Under a beautiful Kern Valley sky and a packed home crowd, the stage was set for a High Desert League classic, the Kern Valley Broncs versus the Bishop Broncos, with …
Opinion

Unexpected Change

The day was going to be a scorcher according to the weather channel. Henry, being a very aware golfer, saw this on the website, and was going to be prepared. Except on that particular day. When he …

The Fate of the Hessian Soldier

On October 28, 1776 a not practically major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought in a field in White Plains, New York. During that fight between the American revolutionaries and the British …

Special Winter Days

There are holidays throughout the winter season that most of us probably do not even consider when we have parties, give greeting cards, or send well wishes to loved ones and friends. Even though it …

Congressman Vince Fong Releases Statement on Prop 50 Election Night Results
Bakersfield, CA - Congressman Vince Fong released the following statement on election night results showing Proposition 50 passing: “As a result of Gavin Newsom’s campaign of …
CAPK Food Bank Launches Emergency Food Distributions for CalFresh Recipients and Federal Employees Impacted by Government Shutdown
[Bakersfield, CA – November 3, 2025] - In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has launched emergency food distributions to support …
Congressman Fong Withholds Pay in Solidarity with Federal Workers as Senate Democrats Keep Government Shut Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After voting to keep the government open 35 days ago,   Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) requested his congressional pay be withheld as hundreds of thousands of …
Congressman Fong in The Washington Reporter: "The Schumer Shutdown needs to end. Each month Washington stalls, California loses $9 billion"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week,  Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) published an op-ed in The Washington Reporter titled “ The Schumer Shutdown needs to end. Each month Washington …
Congressman Fong Welcomes Central Valley and Kern County Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. Amid Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) welcomed the Central Valley Honor Flight and Kern County Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. – ensuring their visits continued as …
Local Weather

Fishing Outlook

Obituaries
Patricia Seamount Gallagher
One of the most talented, passionate and vivacious women to ever live in Kern County recently ended her life’s journey with the recent passing of Patricia Seamount Gallagher, 68, who died from …
In Loving Memory of Catherine Nell Springer
Sweet Catherine “Cathy” Nell Springer was born on February 18, 1956, to Lawrence Payne Jr. and Audrey Violet Payne at Loring Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine. Cathy peacefully …
Dr. Nancy Diane Boyd M.D.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Nancy Diane Boyd M.D. who died peacefully in the arms of family after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 76 in Bakersfield, CA. She …
Christopher J LaMoure
Married 49 years. God blessed us with two sons Jason and Justin. Three beautiful granddaughters Delaney, Kimberly and Josie. Chris was a Western Historian, outdoorsman, western painter, and a …
 Christopher Buffalo Folsom
We are heartbroken to share the unexpected passing of Christopher Frances Buffalo Groves Folsom. Chris passed away on August 07, 2025, at the young age of 72. Chris “Buffalo” leaves a …
News and features from around the web
Stress Less, Celebrate More: Holiday Cleaning Hacks
(BPT) - The holiday season is filled with fun, laughter, and festivities, but it can also be marked by chaos. From gift-wrapping mania to the cookie crumbs, spills, and clutter of prepping and …
Santa Bass’s holiday gift guide for anglers on the Nice List
(BPT) - When it comes to gifting the perfect holiday present to the anglers in your life, no one has better instincts than Santa Bass.Gifted with the same powers as the jolly man from the North Pole, …
The secret to big savings and a stress-free holiday season
(BPT) - The holiday season is around the corner, and here is the scoop on savings that'll be a gift to your family and yourself. Between Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and endless to-do …
2 Practical Solutions to Improve Office Productivity
(BPT) - Often success in business is determined by one key factor, employee productivity. Which is why so many executives took notice of a recent study from Oxford University that found happy workers …
Happy paw-lidays! How to keep it festive with furry family members
(BPT) - With the holiday season fast approaching, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos.If you're worried about how you and your pet can enjoy the festivities safely, you're not alone. A recent …