KERN CANYON, Update: Per Southern California Edison, power line repairs have been completed. State Route 178 through the Kern Canyon is now open.

Kern County supervisors are considering a new law that would crack down on copper and aluminum wire thefts. Since January, these crimes have cost local farms and oil companies more than $1.25 …

When asked what first brought her to the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River District Ranger Nancy Chapman explained that this is her third career. She spent her first ten years as an Army officer …

California lawmakers are locked in debate over Proposition 50, a measure that would end the state’s independent citizens’ redistricting commission and hand map-drawing powers back to …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Sept. 9, to continue the local health emergency tied to last year’s devastating Borel Fire, keeping the declaration in place through Oct. 14, …

The U.S. Forest Service is launching a new five-year plan to guide conservation, restoration, and public service efforts across the Kern River Ranger District. Ranger Nancy Chapman says the strategy …

Lake Isabella, CA – The Kern River Valley is preparing to welcome a new chapter in its recreation story as the Lake Isabella Visitor Center nears completion. Situated on Lake Isabella …

The Kern River looked a little cleaner this weekend thanks to dozens of local families, community groups, and volunteers who turned out for the annual Great Kern River Cleanup. About 70 people …

The Kern Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors met on Thursday, September 11, with a full agenda that touched on new construction, financial performance, patient services, and critical …

Motorists traveling through Kern County should prepare for continued disruptions along State Route 178 as emergency infrastructure repairs enter their final weekend phase. Caltrans has announced that …

Sunday afternoon September 14, local students from South Fork Middle School pooled together for a carwash fundraiser, which Coach Teddie Anzaldo supervised, to raise money for the student's trip to …

A fire began in the unincorporated area between Weldon and Onyx just off Highway 178, on the afternoon of Sunday, September 14. Paramedic vehicles, and engines from Kern County Fire Department, …

Upon entering the Gala Affair one wouldn’t begin to feel the elegance of a Roaring 20s Speakeasy until given the secret password and whispering it in the right person’s ear before …

Most everyone loves a good old-fashioned classic car show, particularly when it is local, with little effort to drive there. The entire community is invited to this particular classic car show, which …

Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent reports gave the Board of Trustees a wide overview of the goals of the district, during the latest Kernville Union School District Board of Trustees …

A parent complained about her child getting severely injured on campus, September 3, at Wallace Elementary, while playing at a curb installed at the playground. Her complaint was definitely not …

When the museum courted Artist Daisy Torres to come show at a reception, months ago, she preferred to come later when she had a larger body of work. Friday, September 12, seemed as good a time as any …

With the Kern County Fair coming up on the calendar, artists collaborated on a County Fair themed reception, Saturday September 13, at the Art & Community Center, in Wofford Heights. This …

With a stern look on his face, Tuesday, September 9, Trustee and Chairman of the board Michael Ryan summarily requested for the Board of Trustees to table the list of improvements District Manager …

It can happen to the best and the youngest of us. That's why Diane Holcombe, Board Member of Senior Citizens, Inc (SCI) taught the first workshop in a three part series, "Adventures in Fall …