BAKERSFIELD, CA — Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) recognized and celebrated the outstanding students and educators across the district who received Congressional High School Merit Awards, honoring …

The Kern River Valley Art Association’s annual Art in the Park festival brought artists, musicians, and community members together at Circle Park in Kernville over Memorial Day weekend for three …

KERNVILLE — Whitewater Wednesday will return June 3, giving locals and visitors a chance to experience the Kern River while supporting the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. The annual fundraiser …

Attendees gathered Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at the Kern Valley Museum’s Jenkins Pack Station, where Sequoia National Forest archaeologist Tim Kelly presented a deep dive into the early …

“The county continues to face a structurally constrained fiscal environment, driven by economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, slowing revenue growth, federal and state policy changes, and …

LAKE ISABELLA — Three Kern Valley High School standouts were recognized May 21 by the Kern River Valley Exchange Club at Paradise Cove, honoring academic achievement, perseverance and excellence in …

KERNVILLE — Whitewater Voyages opened its doors to the Kern River Valley business community Thursday, May 21, as host of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s May Mixer, bringing locals together …

The Kern River Valley Cemetery District held its Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, at the Kern River Valley Cemetery, where community members gathered to honor fallen service members and veterans …

Senator Shannon Grove and Assemblymember Stan Ellis have joined an expanding coalition supporting Measure A, backing Kern County voters in their right to choose their elected representatives. …

Multiple emergency crews are responding this afternoon to an active river rescue in Kernville after a raft reportedly became stuck on a rock in the Kern River near the Sierra Way corridor, according …

A 65-year-old Weldon man died March 28 after the vehicle he was operating struck a tree along State Route 178 in Weldon, according to the Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. The coroner …

Emergency crews responded Saturday evening, May 23, to an incident in the Sierra Way area after reports of a vehicle entering Lake Isabella during a possible pursuit. The call came in at about …

Wofford Heights, CA — May 29, 2026 — Internationally acclaimed, best-selling artist Marni will celebrate the grand opening of the Spencer-Devlin Studio & Gallery with a special evening …

Since stepping into leadership at Kern Valley Healthcare District, CEO John Lovrich continues advancing a strong community-centered vision focused on collaboration, accessibility, and long-term …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Steven Davis told Kern River Valley business and community leaders last Wednesday that the Lake Isabella substation is largely fully staffed, with …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern Valley Healthcare District leaders reported progress last Thursday on physician recruitment, nursing workforce development and hospital operations, including plans to reopen …

A Bodfish man was arrested Saturday night after Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a person discharging a firearm and later seized multiple weapons during the …

KERNVILLE — Kernville Union School District trustees heard encouraging attendance data, approved several operational items for the coming school year, and fielded concerns from a teacher about …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern Valley High School seniors received more than $120,000 in scholarships from local organizations while dozens of students were recognized for academic achievement, civic …

The Kern Valley Exchange Club recognized outstanding students and teachers from South Fork Union and Kernville Union school districts during its annual Youth Awards luncheon May 14 at Paradise Cove. …