A group of local musicians who regularly perform at the Saloon in Kernville made a generous $500 donation to Camp Erwin Owen following their September 20th performance. The informal jam band, …

In a special session on Friday, September 26th, the Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an emergency declaration for the devastating flooding that occurred on Sept. 18, which …

Kern County officials have officially terminated the local emergency declaration for the Borel Fire, more than a year after the wildfire first prompted the emergency response. The Board of …

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce held its general meeting on September 22, featuring updates on upcoming community events and presentations from local government representatives. The chamber …

When Thomas Priest closed the doors to his business, Tom’s Trading Post, for the last time, he knew he did not want the last of his inventory to go to waste. Instead he determined to put his …

Lake Isabella CA-A Kern County contractor installing new drainage pipe hit a water main Monday afternoon on the corner of Nugget Ave and Golden Spur St. It is unknown at this time how many businesses …

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of September 29 – October 3 …

The Kern Valley Healthcare District (KVHD) has announced extended operating hours for Mesa Clinical Pharmacy, responding to increased demand following recent local pharmacy closures. "The heart of …

Southern California Edison is ramping up wildfire prevention measures across the Kern River Valley, combining an expanded Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program with ongoing infrastructure …

Kern Valley Healthcare District is taking a proactive approach to address one of healthcare's most persistent challenges: high turnover rates among newly certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The …

The Dome Fire, which was first reported Monday evening, has burned 3.5 acres and remains active as of Tuesday morning, according to updates from the Sequoia National Forest. Current Status …

The historic Kern River Hatchery will reopen in 2027, reviving a conservation facility that has been central to local fishing culture for nearly a century. The California Department of Fish and …

A fairly large crowd turned up to enjoy an evening out when the Kern Valley Search & Rescue (SAR) of the Kern County Sheriffs Office, held a Fundraiser Dinner, with a silent auction, Saturday …

When local organizations plan fundraisers, they really go all-out on the plans and all-in on every single detail. That’s why Vice President/President Elect Jami Ward and President Reyanna …

Proud parents gathered around cafeteria tables to acknowledge their children’s accomplishments when Student's of the Month were awarded at Wallace Elementary School, Tuesday evening, September …

Imagine a day in the classroom including current events, science, critical thinking, math, nutrition, phys ed, and independent living skills, all using newspaper ads, photos, headlines, captions, and …

The long-term Independent Study Program currently has spaces available for the 2025/2026 school year, according to Darcy Kristy who heads the program, for the South Fork Union School District. This …

Principals from each of the three Kernville Union School District campuses gave the Board of Trustees updates at the Tuesday, September 9 meeting, at Wallace Elementary School. Before hand the …

The Commission on Aging meets to discuss services available to Kern Valley residents. For the last meeting, scheduling conflicts made it impossible for Supervisor Phillip Peters to attend, on Monday …

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is bringing something new to the valley this fall — a Southern rock concert at McNally’s barn, set to bring families and music lovers together for an …