A follow up report, Monday April 28, addresses specific recommendations and responses from a 2023-2024 Grand Jury report, which also describes current conditions at Camp Erwin Owen. This newest …

The public is invited to a unique event with a historic, down home, flavor. And when we say, “flavor," we really mean it, assuming most people would love some free ice cream and cookies. …

Every year, on the first Tuesday in May, the Kern Community Foundation hosts Give Big Kern to help local organizations raise money and volunteer hours. This year Tuesday, May 6, was the last day …

The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley held its annual “Down By the Riverside” Classic Car Show, Saturday May 3, at Riverside Park. This year was its 24-year anniversary of inviting car …

Whitewater guiding is not for the faint-hearted. It requires strength, precision, mental clarity, and a good sense of humor. Traditionally a male-dominated field, the landscape is changing as more …

Fishing for crappie at Lake Isabella is a rewarding experience for novice anglers and seasoned fishermen. Lake Isabella is one of California’s premier freshwater fishing destinations in the …

The Kern Valley Exchange Club (KVEC) held its annual Teachers of the Year 2025 awards at Paradise Cove Lodge, Thursday, April 24. Teachers being awarded represented three districts of the …

The Kern Valley Exchange Club awarded top students achieving academic excellence, outstanding citizenship, and stellar extra curricular efforts with a Student of the Month award. The event was a …

The Kern River Valley Historical Society (KRVHS) met at Kern Valley Museum Saturday, April 26, for an Appreciation BBQ honoring Jr. Docent Volunteers with awards and other volunteers with Special …

This year’s annual ArtWalk!, on Saturday April 26, was a celebration of Earth Day, with the unexpected displeasure of rain. The storm seemed an unfair “rain on the parade” for those …

Some time before 4pm on Friday, April 25 a teal colored sedan vehicle breached the fencing of a private property, adjacent to Kern Valley Plaza, an outdoor mall at the 5600 block of Lake Isabella …

As the snow begins to melt and spring temperatures rise, anglers from all over California are heading to the Kern River Valley to find excellent fishing conditions—and they are in luck. From …

As the days lengthen and the soil warms, gardeners eagerly plant tender seedlings, hoping for a fruitful season. However, a sudden cold snap can occur, posing a serious threat. Late-season cold …

In March 2023, Riverside Park in Kernville was heavily damaged by flooding from the Kern River, which reached a record flow of 47,000 cubic feet per second. The flood washed away walkways and damaged …

Recently news publisher and Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce's Man of the Year, Fred Clark notified the Kern Valley Sun that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) expects to break ground for …

A Wofford Heights man was arrested early Monday morning after the Ridgecrest Police Department said he led officers on a chase reaching 100 mph. According to an RPD release, on April 28 at …

Sergeant Matthew Harkey of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Kern Valley Substation, and deputies from the KCSO along with US Forest Service law enforcement visited the Eagles Lodge, …

After Sierra Way finally opened, following months of awaiting repairs to the road, the California Highway Patrol reported that a Subaru and Mercedes crashed head on, shutting down traffic on Sierra …

The Kern River Conservancy presented the Annual Trout Fest, at Riverside Park, Saturday, April 19. This was the second time the conservancy organized the event, reviving it after the Fish …

Mountain View Baptist Church hosted a Cantata, this Good Friday, which was actually an Easter presentation called "Oh What a Savior!" celebrating the sinless life of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection …