Two separate crashes were reported along Highway 178 Tuesday morning, including a rollover that blocked the Kern River Canyon route during the morning commute. The most recent crash was reported …

KERN VALLEY — Kern County Public Works crews were actively repairing a developing sinkhole Tuesday morning at the intersection of Edith Avenue and Lake Isabella Boulevard in Bodfish. When the …

Alta Sierra Ski Resort plans to reopen this weekend, Feb. 21–22, after a two-year closure, as a winter storm drops fresh snow on the mountain. “We’re looking at 18 to 24 inches of fresh …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) in partnership with The American Council, introduced legislation to strengthen protections for people of every religious background who …

California Highway Patrol responded Monday morning to a traffic collision with minor injuries on Bodfish Canyon Road near Moore Road in Bodfish. CHP logs show the crash was reported at 9:19 a.m. …

A series of winter storms is moving into Kern County this week, bringing rain to the valley and snow to the surrounding mountains — and the Kern Valley Sun wants to see what it looks like in your …

A strong winter storm is expected to move into the Kern River Valley this week, bringing several days of rain, mountain snow, gusty winds and rising river levels. Forecasters expect the first …

When the Kern High School District held its monthly Board of Trustees meeting, Public Comments period got pretty heated, Monday, February 2. The district includes Kern Valley High School and may …

According to the Animal Humane Society reading aloud to dogs helps them to be less nervous and lonely, more trusting of humans, and can lower a dog’s stress levels. These are some reasons that the …

Students from South Fork Union School District's Middle School and Students from Wallace Middle School of Kernville Union School District plan to attend Washington D.C. together as a group. …

Orion Sanders did not expect to hear his name during the State of the County address. He was sitting in the front row when Supervisor Phillip Peters announced the 2026 District 1 Citizen of the Year. …

The Lady Broncs basketball squad will be on the road to begin the Division V CIF Playoffs. They will travel to Corcoran to face the No. 2 seed. Kern Valley comes into the playoffs as the No. 15 seed. …

A person died Thursday evening after a pickup truck crashed into a vacant building along Lake Isabella Boulevard in Bodfish, according to emergency dispatch traffic. The crash was reported at …

Kernville’s biggest weekend of the year is expected to start with sunshine and end with a small chance of rain as a new storm moves toward California, according to the National Weather Service …

Whiskey Flat mayoral teams are filling the days leading up to Whiskey Flat Weekend with auctions, barbecues, fishing challenges and plenty of friendly competition as the fundraising race enters its …

The Kern High School District Board of Trustees recognized Black History Month, approved next year’s attendance calendar, heard a report on its Adult Education program, a mid year LCAP report for …

Authorities have identified the man killed Jan. 22 in a collision involving a motorized wheelchair at the intersection of Lake Isabella Boulevard and Crestview Avenue. The Kern County Sheriff-Coroner …

Over the last few months, something really encouraging has been happening at the Kern Valley Sun, more people across the valley are showing up, reading, sharing, and staying connected. From Nov. 5 …

The Kern Valley Broncs basketball team will have their season extended. They are the No. 4 seed in the Division VI CIF Playoffs and will be at home on Friday to face off against Dos Palos. It will be …

The Whiskey Flat Days Parade will roll through Kernville as the traditional kickoff to Whiskey Flat weekend, bringing Old West-style floats, public safety units and local and regional officials …