On March 13, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. Kern County Sheriff’s Office received a report of domestic violence in the 16000 block of Highway 178 in Weldon, CA.     After the suspect …

LAKE ISABELLA — A 60-year-old man died Thursday evening after a solo vehicle crash on Highway 155 west of Air Force Way, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at …

BODFISH — The United States Postal Service suspended mail delivery to a Bodfish residence in October 2025 after determining the property could not be safely accessed, a decision the resident …

LAKE ISABELLA — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is working to bring a youth-focused Sheriff’s Activities League program to the Kern River Valley, with a deputy currently in the process of …

KERN COUNTY — New CalFresh eligibility rules took effect April 1, bringing changes to who qualifies for food assistance and adding new work requirements later this year, according to federal and …

WOFFORD HEIGHTS — Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire along Highway 155 near Hungry Gulch Road on the west side of Lake Isabella Friday evening. The incident was first reported around …

LAKE ISABELLA — A planned water shutoff along Lake Isabella Boulevard left multiple businesses without service Thursday, forcing closures and sending employees home after companies said they …

LAKE ISABELLA — California Water Service officials say Kern River Valley customers could see changes to their water bills later this year, but final rates are still under review by state …

KERN COUNTY — Forward progress on the “Blue Fire” burning near Highway 155 and Blue Mountain Road outside Woody has been stopped at an estimated 40 to 50 acres, Kern County Fire Department …

KEYESVILLE — Students from Camp Erwin Owen spent a day, March 26, exploring the Keyesville area with Bureau of Land Management staff, learning about local history and how to care for public lands …

KERN RIVER VALLEY — Visitors to the Kern River Ranger District could see fire restrictions take effect earlier than usual this year as warmer temperatures, low precipitation and limited snowpack …

Students at Wallace and South Fork took part in this year’s Color Run, with each school hosting the event on its own campus and runners finishing covered in bright powder after completing their …

KERN RIVER VALLEY — Kern Valley High School graduate Haley Tedrow is preparing to take her volleyball career overseas after earning an opportunity to compete in Italy, marking a rare step for an …

KERNVILLE — The Kernville Chamber of Commerce outlined a full slate of upcoming events and long-term planning efforts during its March 23 general meeting, while U.S. Forest Service officials …

LAKE ISABELLA — South Fork Union School District After-School Program students released trout they raised in class into a local waterway on March 25, marking the end of a months-long “Trout in …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved new residential trash collection rates for rural parts of Kern County, including the Kern River Valley, during a March 24 public hearing in Bakersfield, …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a new multi-agency fire protection agreement during its March 24 morning session and later authorized a $1,000 contribution to the Kern River Valley …

LAKE ISABELLA — The 35th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby drew 1,529 participants over the weekend, bringing anglers from across Kern County and Southern California to the lake and generating …

April 8 History Talk: Women’s Undergarments –An 1800’s Fashion Show! Do you ever wonder what is worn under those beautiful dresses from the 1800’s? What’s the difference between a crinoline …

This theme reflects the belief that a child’s well being and development are the responsibility of the entire community—not just parents or caregivers. It emphasizes the importance of …