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Last semester, South Fork Union School District’s Superintendent, Richard Rhodes publicly announced that he was on his journey toward retirement. He was hoping this next fall semester would be …

Superintendent of South Fork Union School District, Richard Rhodes told the Kern Valley Sun, on Saturday July 5 that the district would soon be making a few improvements. The district is …

During a CEO Report, Chief Executive Officer Tim McGlew reported to the Kern Valley Hospital Board of Directors, July 10, that the SCE power shutoffs are continuing. The hospital got notification …

Have you had a hankering to do some volunteering in the community? Well, the Kern River Valley Bridge Connection (KRVBC) can help match you up with whatever may peak your interests, according to …

Members of the community expressed anger, at a Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, Wednesday, July 9. The resentment was directed at the fact that the California Public Utilities …

On July 14, Public Information Officer of the Kern County Sheriffs Office, Lori Meza told the Kern Valley Sun deputies assigned to the Kern Valley Substation, in Lake Isabella, after a dispatch …

During Orion Sanders' District Manager’s report of the Kern River Valley Cemetery District, Sanders reported to the Board of Trustees, Tuesday July 8, about the FEMA project at the Old …

Children and teens came out in droves to enjoy a day of music, sunshine, water slides, snow cones, games, prizes, and most importantly skating at the Kick & Flip 360, a year following the opening …

It was on the afternoon of Saturday, July 5, when the Kern Valley Sun uncovered an attempt to rescue a drowning victim, an adult male, after Kern Valley Substation deputies, following a dispatch …

The Lakeside Gallery Exhibition Reception, Saturday July 12, featured live acoustic music from musician Anthony, and the Artist of the Month Wall with Lake Isabella artist Seth "Satan" Babcock. …

When Seth “Satan” Babcock showed his work at the Kern River Valley Art Association's reception Saturday, July 12, friends were pretty sure he had truly become an angel of light, drawing a …

The Kern Valley Sun spoke with local school districts, July 6, and July 7 about recent controversial decisions regarding education funding. Of greatest concern to other districts outside the Kern …

Kern Valley Substation deputies of the Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) dislodged or evicted trespassers from a property at the 4700 block of Lake Isabella Boulevard. The incident occurred on …

WELDON, CA — A fast-moving wildfire sparked Tuesday afternoon near Fay Ranch Road and Belt Road north of Weldon has burned an estimated 868 acres as of Wednesday night, according to fire …

WELDON, Calif. — July 15, 2025 — A rapidly spreading wildfire, named the Fay Fire, erupted north of Weldon on Monday afternoon, prompting emergency officials to issue evacuation warnings …

The Kern Valley Museum held a reception displaying the works of Featured Artist, a notable Ridgecrest photographer Susan Neves, whose show was nearly halted by a PSPS scare in Kernville the same day, …

Facilitators Christene Watson and Damaris Gomez from the Family Resource Center held a Diabetes Prevention Workshop at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, July 2. They will be holding further …

Recently artist Jo Anne Brown, who is the Kern River Valley Women’s Club 2025 Woman of Recognition, restarted the art association’s Art Abandonment Program. Brown has been teaching …

Artists gathered to collaborate at the Kern River Valley Art Association's Open House, Saturday July 5, at the Art & Community Center. The event was a reminder about the classes available at the …

When Grocery Outlet held its annual Independence Day Extravaganza, Saturday, July 5 the business was happy to serve a traditional Independence Day BBQ dinner of hot dogs, turkey burgers, and chips …

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