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Congressman Fong's ACERO Act Unanimously Advances Through Science, Space, and Technology Committee
WASHINGTON, DC. – Today , the Science, Space, and Technology Committee unanimously advanced H.R. 390: The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act by a 34-0 vote. …
Senator Shannon Grove Celebrates Senate Floor Passage of Leno’s Law, Advancing California’s Automotive Heritage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Shannon Grove is revved up to announce that Senate Bill 712 , also known as Leno’s Law, has successfully passed off the Senate Floor with strong bipartisan …
Congressman Fong Introduces SKIM Act to Fight EBT Theft and Fraud
WASHINGTON, DC. –  Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the  Stopping Klepto-card and Identity Misuse Act , known as the SKIM Act  – a legislative effort …
Kern Community Foundation Accepting Fall 2025 Applications for Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
Bakersfield, CA — June 5, 2025:  Kern Community Foundation, is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 funding round for the Upper Kern Fisheries (UKF) Enhancement Fund.  Local …
Congressman Vince Fong Votes to Pass H.R. 1 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" in U.S. House Of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted to pass H.R. 1  in the U.S. House of Representatives, achieving results for the American people by reducing …
Bi-Partisan Legislative Leaders Raise Alarm Over California Refinery Closures, Urge Pro-Worker Energy Policies
SACRAMENTO, CA - A bi-partisan coalition of concerned legislators has issued a public letter to Governor Newsom expressing serious concern over planned refinery closures in Los Angeles and the Bay …
Sports

KRV community ‘rings’ in for Lady Broncs track

In a historic year for the Lady Broncs track athletes that won the CIF Division IV Championship, it was proposed how they could have it memorialized. The quick solution was to get the Kern Valley …
Kern Valley has 14 athletes get All-League nod
After a successful campaign from the Kern Valley softball and baseball squads, the HDL All-League teams have been selected. The Broncs and Lady Broncs shared seven selections apiece in having …
Adult co-ed softball league swings into action
The new season of Kern Valley Adult Co-ed Softball had it’s start on June 2. The 11-team league saw action each team get the chance to play a game. The first week of action saw plenty of …
KRV Pickleball Club to hold free youth clinic
Want to get in on the newest sensation in the world of sports? Then make sure you sign up for the FREE youth pickleball clinic that will be held June 19 at Riverside Park in Kernville. This clinic is …
MMMC sponsors fund-raiser poker tournament
The Mt. Mesa Men’s Club will be the sponsors of a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament this Saturday June 7 at the Eagles in Mt. Mesa. This fund-raiser will be for the Kern Valley Broncs …
It’s up in the air if Junior Baseball season goes on
Kern Valley’s traveling Junior Baseball team of the KRV Little League program was supposed start the TOC this past Saturday. Thet arrived in Rosamond only to come home with a forfeit victory. …
Opinion

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 …

Trying hard to find something to say

It’s official for one of the few times in my life I have nothing to say! I’ve racked this feeble brain and there are no thoughts left to convey my opinion. That in itself could be …

Local Weather

Fishing Outlook

Obituaries
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 …
John David Saltzgaver
John Salzgaver passed away peacefully at home in Crawford Colorado at the age of 85. Celebration of John’s Life was held on Saturday May 3, 2025 at 11AM at the Hotchkiss First Baptist Church, …
Cecil "Jeanette'' Rogers Erickson
Cecil "Jeanette" Rogers Erickson was born on September 26, 1934, to Walter and Maude (Hiatt) Foster in Weatherford, OK. She passed away at her home in Kernville, CA, on April 15, 2025. In the summer …
News and features from around the web
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.
Dog breeds losing popularity
Stacker pulled data from the AKC to compare dog popularity rankings from 2004 and 2024; the 2024 popularity rankings were released in March 2025.
How to understand your home energy use — and cut costs
(BPT) - Heating and cooling systems account for around 55% of the average home's energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). And during the warmer summer months, HVAC systems are …
4 ways to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day
(BPT) - Macaroni and cheese is a quintessential comfort food everyone loves. It's homey, cheesy and tasty, evoking comfort like no other dish. National Mac and Cheese Day is the perfect excuse to …
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
(NewsUSA) - Mark Twain famously said that golf is a good walk spoiled. For most golfers, the sport is also fraught with a very high risk of getting skin cancer. On the course, golfers are exposed to …