In recent weeks some local teens have been enjoying some newer sights and learning experiences, during outings, thanks to the Advisors from Kern Valley Future Farmers of America (FFA). Advisor …

Each year the Kern Valley Exchange Club (KVEC) honors high achieving students from Kern Valley High School and the other districts with Student of the Month Awards.  Later in the school year …

As soon as he found out about the rescinding of the Interim Final Rule, Veteran and Commander of VFW, Lake Isabella Post, Derek Chumley had to get the news out. He said on Saturday February 28, …

The Rotary International put out information to various individual Rotary Clubs to erect a Peace Pole to inspire peace throughout the land.  Rex Hinkey, President of the Kern Valley Rotary Club, …

Kern County supervisors met in closed session Feb. 24 to discuss the lawsuit filed by Thomas Refuse Service, Inc., the trash hauler serving much of the Kern River Valley. The agenda listed the …

KERNVILLE — Kernville Chamber of Commerce leaders said Monday that this year’s Whiskey Flat Days may have drawn the largest crowd in the event’s history, with early estimates between 70,000 and …

Contractors have until March 25 to bid on runway repairs at Kern Valley Airport after the Kern County Board of Supervisors signed off on the project Feb. 24. The work, Contract No. 26006, …

Four affordable rental units are coming to Mountain Mesa after Kern County supervisors approved nearly $1 million in federal housing funds Feb. 24 — the same morning a Kern River Valley resident …

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce reviewed one of its strongest Whiskey Flat weekends in recent memory and began planning for the event’s 70th anniversary next year. “It was an amazing …

A tire fire on a gravel truck prompted a response from firefighters Wednesday afternoon along Highway 155 near Evans Road, just west of the French Gulch campground entrance. According to …

After much self-reflection and many family discussions, I have decided not to run for another term as the Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector. This was not an easy decision as I feel privileged …

A Bakersfield man accused in a Lake Isabella burglary is now behind bars after deputies tracked him down in Bakersfield. On Feb. 28, deputies from the Kern Valley Substation, working with …

Some readers may remember last year’s Dollar Mania, a fast paced auction, which is anything but silent.  Everyone is invited to this year’s third Dollar Mania event brought to you by the …

Senate Bill 114 required, by law, a mid year LCAP update by the end of February. Superintendent of Kernville Union School District, Steven Martinez provided the mid Year LCAP report to the Board …

During a Board of Trustees Meeting Assistant Superintendent Marie Sampson gave an Administrative Report for the Kernville Union School District, Tuesday, February 10. Sampson provided a …

It was Saturday, February 14, an internationally favored holiday, Valentine's Day when the Kern River Valley Art Association held its Art Reception this month.  The Artist of the Month for …

When Douglas Van Dyke orders a package to his South Lake home, he already knows what will happen if it does not fit in his mailbox. “It’s about a 20-mile round trip,” Van Dyke said of the …

The art association is hoping to invite friends and neighbors to meet the challenge to make a difference in your community by volunteering at the Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA.) The …

  Dispatch records show the call came in February 23 at 10:59 p.m. at 120 Hamilton Road. Multiple engines were sent to the scene. Engine 42 was en route shortly after the call. Engines …

A 25-year-old Bakersfield man died Sunday afternoon following a motorcycle crash on Sierra Way, south of Cyrus Canyon Road near Kernville. The Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office …