Cemetery district holds ceremony honoring our veterans
By Catherine Stachowiak
Community visits senior Halloween dance, costume contest
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber begins planning Whiskey Flat Days
By Catherine Stachowiak
South Fork students dance to Monster Mash, Halloween day
By Catherine Stachowiak
Schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
By Catherine Stachowiak
The Bridge invites public to BBQ fundraiser
By Catherine Stachowiak
Grand Marshal gives dog park update
By Catherine Stachowiak
Firefighters put out fire and rescue animal
By Catherine Stachowiak
Popular Angels star fills seat on chamber board
By Catherine Stachowiak
ILC gives emergency preparedness presentation to disabled and caretakers
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chambers Fall Festival draws eager trick or treaters
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Library available at pop-ups during closure
By Catherine Stachowiak
First Masquerade Ball draws many families
By Catherine Stachowiak
Community enjoys Boo Tacular Fun Run
By Catherine Stachowiak
Artists recycle escape room into haunted Halloween maze
By Catherine Stachowiak
Historical society pres speaks at club
By Catherine Stachowiak
Senator awards proclamation to longtime Kern Valley resident
By Catherine Stachowiak
PRC welcomes new director and offers ultrasounds
By Catherine Stachowiak
Parents given tour of school Telehealth Facility
By Catherine Stachowiak
Trunk or treat and skate competition at skate park
By Catherine Stachowiak
Bench dedicated to valued community member
By Catherine Stachowiak
Local business holds Halloween themed Young Entrepreneurs Fair
By Catherine Stachowiak
Popular artist featured at Monster reception
By Catherine Stachowiak
Successful protest of Trash Tax leaves some locals stuck self-hauling
By Catherine Stachowiak
Students awarded during school board meeting
By Catherine Stachowiak
FEMA funds on way to Cemetery District
By Catherine Stachowiak
KRVAA Book signing and reading event
By Catherine Stachowiak
Church correlates $1200 cash prize festival with car show
By Catherine Stachowiak
Rhodes keeps promise to return hot rod show
By Catherine Stachowiak
Hurricane damages IV plant, causing local and national hospital shortage
By Catherine Stachowiak
Thieves steal thousands in equipment from poor, award winning non-profit
By Catherine Stachowiak
Advocates and survivors shine light during domestic violence annual walk
By Catherine Stachowiak
Ark/Knuckle Up holds annual Peddler’s Faire
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association holds yard sale for scholarships
By Catherine Stachowiak
Coffee bar and bookstore expand hours
By Catherine Stachowiak
Angels Roost entertains during National Night Out
By Catherine Stachowiak
Foundation head awards grant to conservancy for Borel Fire victims
By Catherine Stachowiak
Author to share bits and pieces of the human experience
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber discusses Fall Festival
By Catherine Stachowiak
Notorious Entertainment holds four-day rock festival
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kernville pressures county to limit STRs
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber announces Whiskey Flat Days 2025 theme
By Catherine Stachowiak
FFA invites public to three day Haunted Barn event
By Catherine Stachowiak
Ark/Knuckle Up invites public to Peddler’s Faire
By Catherine Stachowiak
Art association holds cultural Food Fest
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Rogers-Erickson celebrates 90 years
By Catherine Stachowiak
Residents attend post fire meeting
By Catherine Stachowiak
PYG holds ribbon cutting grand opening
By Catherine Stachowiak
Cemetery district continues attempts to meet Grand Jury suggestions
By Catherine Stachowiak
Employment resources available
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to Shine the Light on Domestic Violence
By Catherine Stachowiak
Fire fighters hold post Borel fire workshop
By Catherine Stachowiak
Over 80 volunteers clean trash at Kern River
By Catherine Stachowiak
Old floor business moves into new, old floor business’ space
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to RiverKern Cruise car show
By Catherine Stachowiak
Foundation awards grant for Borel Fire equine care
By Catherine Stachowiak
SMA invites community to Halloween themed market
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to celebration recognizing police and first responders
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association holds kids fun workshop
By Catherine Stachowiak
Gallery opening features Harvest theme
By Catherine Stachowiak
Hopkins and Clark host BBQ for One Spade
By Catherine Stachowiak
Crabfest draws full tables and tent
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Fong’s office to assist locals
By Catherine Stachowiak
Community invited to cultural Food Fest
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber seeks parade participants
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber seeks award nominations
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to four-day rock festival
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association enlists volunteers for Haunted House and Masquerade Ball
By Catherine Stachowiak
Club raises thousands at Rubber Ducky Races
By Catherine Stachowiak
Fire agencies invite public to post-fire presentation
By Catherine Stachowiak
County supervisor speaks in Lake Isabella
By Catherine Stachowiak
Foundation’s Crabfest promises entertaining evening
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association seeking coffee volunteer
By Catherine Stachowiak
Combined agencies thwart fires, apprehend arsonist
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kernville considers limiting Airbnbs at forum
By Catherine Stachowiak
Artists hold Labor Day Festival
By Catherine Stachowiak
Transitional Weather Fishing and Hunting Tips
By Spencer Shepard
Library available online, outside, in schools during upcoming closure
By Catherine Stachowiak
Locals rally for fire victim Curly the Bull’s vet care and owners
By Catherine Stachowiak
Led Zeppelin tribute band plays Kernville, River Rhythms
By Catherine Stachowiak
Rankin Ranch holds fundraiser to help local fire victims
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association holds Chalk Walk, a splash of summer color
By Catherine Stachowiak
Jar’s iconic donated hearse sells
By Catherine Stachowiak
Rubber Ducky race provides scholarships and fire education
By Catherine Stachowiak
Cemetery district plans to improve website
By Catherine Stachowiak
Church provides new direction for grieving congregation
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Cemetery district nears fulfilling grand jury recommendations
By Catherine Stachowiak
School district gives teachers and staff training, holds back to school nights
By Catherine Stachowiak
Cemetery manager updates on staff, improvements, and Old Cemetery rescue plans
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to Sarge’s Boo Tacular Fun Run
By Catherine Stachowiak
Club relocates Rubber Duck races fundraiser
By Catherine Stachowiak
Invitations issued to two evacuee resource events
By Catherine Stachowiak
Elks student backpack drive successful
By Catherine Stachowiak
Red Cross needs help after assisting with Borel Fire
By Catherine Stachowiak
River Rhythm kick-off well attended
By Catherine Stachowiak
Borel fire information meeting draws emotional Havilah residents
By Catherine Stachowiak
Press receives notice of proposed major project weeks late
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kern River Valley residents weigh in on proposed Isabella Lake power project
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association holds BigFoot FilmCamp honoring Puniwai
By Catherine Stachowiak
Wallace new basketball courts took over five years to attain
By Catherine Stachowiak
Air BnBs a concern for Kernville
By Catherine Stachowiak
Previously disabled superintendent trains for triathlon, teaches conference
By Catherine Stachowiak
Club ramps up for Rubber Ducky races fund raiser
By Catherine Stachowiak
Middle school gets new vice principal
By Catherine Stachowiak
Search and rescue seeks funding for new vehicle
By Catherine Stachowiak
South Fork district upgrades campuses
By Catherine Stachowiak
Fire Wise speakers visit senior center
By Catherine Stachowiak
SCE rep speaks to locals about projects and rate changes
By Catherine Stachowiak
Former Whiskey flat contender invites public to Block Party
By Catherine Stachowiak
District seeks supervisor’s assistance for cemetery retaining wall
By Catherine Stachowiak
Foundation invites public to River Rhythms
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Tourism booming despite heat wave
By Catherine Stachowiak
World famous artist paints window murals in local art building
By Catherine Stachowiak
District hires new grounds keeper
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kernville chamber president talks about cemetery at KRV chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
New hospital CFO joins board discussions
By Catherine Stachowiak
Association features July America theme
By Catherine Stachowiak
Skate park opens after 20 years
By Catherine Stachowiak
District transitions after terminations
By Catherine Stachowiak
Bridge and Elks Lodge partner with Senator Grove giving valley students school supplies
By Catherine Stachowiak
Insurance pro addresses reasons for Fire Wise community efforts
By Catherine Stachowiak
Lake Isabella man dies in motorcycle accident
Staff Reports
Block party series comes from grant promoting neighbors and economy
By Catherine Stachowiak
Senior citizens enjoy air-conditioned dancing before July fourth
By Catherine Stachowiak
How economy fared this fourth to be explored
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber discusses monster trucks at arena, marathon, and pickleball courts
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to summer camp, swimming and activities at South Fork
By Catherine Stachowiak
Utilities commission and water company hold rate-hike public hearing
By Catherine Stachowiak
Book of Golden Deeds and other awards at banquet
By Catherine Stachowiak
Art group invites public to July 4 celebration Thursday
By Catherine Stachowiak
New cemetery district manager signs contract
By Catherine Stachowiak
Debate pizza night calls for range of emotions
By Catherine Stachowiak
Red, White and Blues theme for Wine and Dessert event
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Fred Clark
Kernville District improves schools
By Catherine Stachowiak
Valley’s only optometrist retires
By Catherine Stachowiak
Lunches a draw at the library among many activities
By Catherine Stachowiak
Embattled cemetery unexpectedly hires during closed session, Sanders new manager
By Catherine Stachowiak
Public invited to Isabella fireworks show, Saturday, July 6
By Catherine Stachowiak
Schools chime in regarding Newsom’s cell phone demands
By Catherine Stachowiak
Goat farm brings mobile petting zoo
By Catherine Stachowiak
Supervising D.A. speaks at chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
Book of Golden Deeds recipients announced, Fong’s rep inducted into local org.
By Catherine Stachowiak
Art association releases valley anthology publication
By Catherine Stachowiak
Mortuary owner petitions to remove cemetery district board
By Catherine Stachowiak
Whitewater Wednesday big splash for chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
Hospital hires new physician and CFO
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Family unable to bury relative due to cemetery district terminations
By Catherine Stachowiak
Meeting at nonfunctional cemetery draws inquiring crowd’s ire
By Catherine Stachowiak
Resident seeks justification for steep water rate increase
By Catherine Stachowiak
Former cemetery district trustee makes public statement
By Catherine Stachowiak
Grand Jury report reveals shortcomings of KRV Cemetery District
By Catherine Stachowiak
DC tour students give “thank you” presentation
By Catherine Stachowiak
Staff Reports
UPDATE ON CLOSURE OF SIERRA WAY
Staff Reports
Tourists looking for electric vehicle charging stations
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Olivares declared officer of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Cemetery district hosts Memorial Day service
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Art association holds Memorial Day festival
By Catherine Stachowiak
Gibson and Bryski Students of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
Founder gives Heart Walk cancellation statement
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber president gives state of Kernville address
By Catherine Stachowiak
Art association to open bookstore, coffee house, anthology reception
By Catherine Stachowiak
Chamber returns upcoming whitewater Wednesday
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kernville Union School District awards teacher and classified employees
By Catherine Stachowiak
Middle School Color Run provides hefty prizes
By Catherine Stachowiak
Sierra Shared Spaces holds community hub event
By Catherine Stachowiak
England-Miller, Oldenkamp, Fankhauser, awarded Teachers of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
South Fork Union School District improves fields
By Catherine Stachowiak
H.F.B. organizer announces May is Military Appreciation Month
By Catherine Stachowiak
Collaborative assists underserved of the valley
By Catherine Stachowiak
Popular artist, screenplay-writer included in anthology release
By Catherine Stachowiak
Freeland corrects public and press about famous fire fighting figurehead Smokey
By Catherine Stachowiak
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kern Fire Safe Council visits chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
World War II veteran the last in Kern Valley
By Catherine Stachowiak
Exchange club awards Students of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
Hospital board hears CEO report including legislation, wages, CFO recruitment
By Catherine Stachowiak
Life in the Valley reception includes anthology artist, wall of Fire Safe Council
By Catherine Stachowiak
Kern Fire Safe Council holds Wildfire Awareness event
By Catherine Stachowiak
Fire department gives update on arson investigation
By Catherine Stachowiak and Patrick Ray
Whirlwind adventure of Honor Flight turns awe inspiring
By Ray Conner
Board discusses hospital’s seismic upgrade plans
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Water district residents and businesses pay bond down
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Bodfish veteran attends Honor Flight
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Encampment workdays provide new trail
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
County and chamber provide park repairs updates
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
County updates again on Sierra Way
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Historical society holds Bonsai Show
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Historical society holds first general meeting
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Non profit, Sierra Shared Spaces holds forum
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Chamber awards Whiskey Flat Days supporters
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
County gives pickle ball group a consolation to what they initially wanted
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Tribe leader presents tribe history at society meeting
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
District’s resource center advocates against child abuse
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Fire Safe Council to hold wildfire awareness event
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Trout Fest returns to Kernville
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Students attend leadership awards
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Jamison program director speaks during Child Prevention Month
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
District approves “Achievement Leader” MOU with teachers union
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Heritage Foundation celebrates at Hanning Flat
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
High school to offer new Firefighter course
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
ILCKC delivers emergency equipment to survive power shutoff
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Bridge Connection founder speaks at Chamber
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Second Saturday Reception at the Kern River Valley Art Association
by Marina Freeman
County holds local recruitment event
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Men speak at school club to mentor boys
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Wallace counselor starts club to mentor youth
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
First dollar mania event drew crowds
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Local stock car driver has fun in the driver’s seat
By Ray Conner
Upcoming encampment workday provides new trail
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Will commerce be good in the valley this summer?
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Famous Love Song group founder performs Easter concert
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Chamber revives Whitewater Wednesday, discusses other promotions
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Board member complaints simultaneous with CFO leaving hospital
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Art association invites public to Dollar Mania like local Chinese Auction
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Art association moves headquarters, expanding for industrial complex
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
District superintendent gives report and board meeting
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
High school juniors awarded for academics
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Insights display showcases fiber art
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Camp businesses rebuilt and thrived after devastating Kernville floods
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Local musician releases record album
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Lightning Trout featured at the Fishing Derby March 23-25
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
County gives update on Sierra Way
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Seniors organization welcomes members and volunteers
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Contractors break ground at Randall Skate Park
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Art reception draws larger crowd than before
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Library invites public to chess
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Bronc Booosters to hold reverse raffle fundraiser, ticket sales now
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Artist assists the community through Spring Serenade library group
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Art association to hold Dollar Mania event
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Matt Freeman Contributing Columnist
Cadillac Dogs brings new food stand to the valley
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Chamber hears update on dog park, a previous Whiskey Flat mayor project
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
State water board deems new Weldon water-well project safe
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
A-Z Foundation Group Annual Dinner on tap
Story by Ray Conner
Chamber provides Whiskey Flat Days mayor campaign totals
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Rotary teaches teens leadership skills with help from residents
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Whiskey Flat Days and mayor announcement draws massive crowds of tourists
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
The annual 67-year-old Whiskey Flat Days theme was Whitewater & Whiskey.
As is tradition the event was held on President’s Day weekend.
Bakersfield family business assists Heart Walk
By CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
What are these delicious cinnamon buns capturing attention during every annual Heart Walk event? For many years the owners of Hodel’s Country Dining and Catering has brought their own private recipe cinnamon rolls for serving at the Heart Walk to participate in helping the Kern Valley community.
School district swears in new trustee and awards students
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
At the Kernville Union School District, Board of Trustees meeting, Tuesday February 13, the newly appointed trustee Bill Stonebarger was sworn into the recently vacant trustee position on the board.
Commissioner runs on ballot for Judge seat
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Don Griffith, whose candidacy Judge Schuett endorsed, is running for office of Kern County Judge. Griffith spoke to the Kern Valley Sun about his candidacy Friday, February 16.
Camp Erwin Owen students help Kern Valley Museum
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Saturday February 10, the Whiskey Flat Days team of River Rat Ryan and Deputy Doug held a Meet and Greet at Kern Valley Museum where Dianna Anderson curator of the museum showed what the students at Camp Erwin Owen did to assist the museum.
FFA raises money for conference
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
The pouring rain that chilly night didn’t stop the students of Kern Valley High School’s Future Farmers of America from holding their annual drive through BarBQ fundraiser Tuesday evening, February 7.
Sophomores awarded for performance
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
The Kern Valley Exchange Club held a luncheon, Thursday February 8, at Paradise Cove Lodge to award sophomores from Kern Valley High School for their stellar performance during the semester.
KVHD rejects contract bids for admin building project
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
During new business reports, last Thursday, at the Kern Valley Healthcare district’s board of directors meeting, Plant Operations Manager Bob Easterday talked about bids for a construction project at an administration building the hospital purchased.
KVHD board decides committee assignments
The Kern Valley Healthcare District board of directors agreed Thursday on the new committee assignments for the Board of Directors. The positions on the committees are the board voted on where in agreement with the suggestions of Katheryn Elconin