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Senator Shannon Grove and Paris Hilton celebrate their children’s protection bill passing Assembly Education Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and celebrity advocate Paris Hilton celebrated a major milestone today as SB 373 , aimed at improving safeguards for nonpublic school …
Congressman Fong Praises DOT Decision to Cancel High-Speed Rail Funding After Oversight Hearing with Secretary Duffy
WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today,  Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) , as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, discussed the costly and mismanaged high-speed rail …
Leno’s Law passes major checkpoint in Assembly Transportation Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Shannon Grove is revved up to announce that Senate Bill 712 , also known as Leno’s Law, passed out of the Assembly Transportation Committee yesterday. …
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Community Action Partnership of Kern Foundation Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon Champions Local Nonprofit for Global Grant Program
Bakersfield, CA – The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock® International, has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Community Action Partnership of Kern Foundation as part …
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 …
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 …
Big Kahunas win by lop-sided score
The Kern Valley Adult Co-ed Softball League continues to play games as their season is getting to the halfway mark. The teams continue to battle for the top spot. Only one game scoresheet was made …
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 …
Opinion

You Need an Extra A.R.M.

Discrimination is, according to the dictionary, 1. ‘the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, disability and wait for …

Beach sports keep growing

Getting the chance to enjoy the ocean and the beach brought a whole new perspective on beach sports. While enjoying the sun or the marine layer actually. The Sun was hit and miss from showing itself. …

The Spheres of Destiny?

Did you hear the latest UFO thing a ma bob? It was in Colombia. No kidding, the drug capital of the world and people are seeing strange things in the sky. Go figure. Seriously, on April 29 of this …

Local Weather

Fishing Outlook

Obituaries
In Loving Memory Ruby Dorothy Brock
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Dorothy Brock - beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and treasured friend - who left us peacefully on Sunday, July …
Raymond Doyle Thurm
Raymond Doyle Thurm, passed June 30,2025 in Bakersfield. He was born at home in Medora, Illinois to Lawrence and Iola Thurm. Ray grew up an only child in a house without plumbing. When he was ten, 3 …
Theodore "Ted" Michel Jr
Theodore Michel of Emmett, Idaho gracefully transitioned and is now at peace with the Lord on July 2nd, 2025, he formerly resided in Lake Isabella California and Heppner Oregon. He was born in New …
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 …
News and features from around the web
5 simple ways to save and extend your budget
(BPT) - No matter your budget, you can always benefit by finding ways to save. Perhaps it's only a dollar here and there, but these savings can add up and help you reach financial goals or pay for …
Beyond Bargains: The Rise of the Value-Seeker
(BPT) - Inflation has impacted consumer spending habits as buyers appear to be more focused on getting the most out of every dollar they spend. But it's not about finding the cheapest product, it's …
Smartphone security: Protecting your digital identity in 2025
Spokeo reports smartphone security is crucial as attacks surge. Safeguard your digital identity in 2025 with biometrics, updated software, and mindful app permissions.
Road Trip Survival Guide: 9 Ways to Save and Stay Safe this Summer
(BPT) - Millions of Americans are taking to the road this summer for what is expected to be a record-breaking travel season.Whether you're headed to a national park or coastal city, safety and …
Running 5 minutes a day can add 3 years to your life
Hone Health reports that running just 5-10 minutes daily can increase life expectancy by three years, promoting better health and longevity.