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KERNVILLE — Families gathered in Circle Park on Saturday afternoon as the Kernville Chamber of Commerce celebrated the nation's 250th Independence Day with a living history reenactment performed by …
Kern County has proposed a project to repair flood damage along the Upper Kern River at Riverside Park, drawing questions from some residents who say they would like to see a different approach to …
The Sandy Fire burning along Highway 178 west of Borel Road near Lake Isabella is now 99 acres and 90% contained, according to CAL FIRE. Firefighters continue mop-up operations and are working …
KERN COUNTY — Residents across Kern County, including those utilizing local landfill and transfer station facilities in the Kern River Valley, will soon see updated disposal fees as Kern County …
KERNVILLE — The inaugural Kernville Summer Nights Barrel Race brought competitors from across California to the John E. McNally Arena on Saturday, where riders competed in time-only runs and an …
KERN RIVER VALLEY — Rising summer temperatures are changing where fish are feeding across the Kern River Valley, with anglers finding the best success during the cooler hours of the day at both …
KERNVILLE — Free services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with the growing threat of human trafficking, were the focus of a presentation by Women's Center-High Desert …
LAKE ISABELLA — Kern County Sheriff's Office officials encouraged residents to report concerns directly to deputies rather than first turning to social media during a Donuts with Deputies meeting …
For most of his life, Kenn Gates has viewed the world from above. Now, after six decades of safe flying and service to aviation, the longtime Kern River Valley pilot has been recognized with one of …
The Exchange Club of Kern Valley will hold its 39th Annual Rubber Ducky Races on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Riverside Park in Kernville, raising money for scholarships and local youth programs. The …
Southern California Edison officials said high winds and dry vegetation prompted a Public Safety Power Shutoff affecting parts of the Kern River Valley on Friday, with 154 customers in Kern County …
The Exchange Club of Kern Valley honored U.S. Forest Service firefighter Zach Cogswell and Kern County Fire Department firefighter Weston Gaul as its 2026 Firefighters of the Year during a recent …
LAKE ISABELLA — Kern County officials are urging residents to stay hydrated, remain in cool environments and take advantage of cooling centers during periods of extreme heat as summer temperatures …
LAKE ISABELLA — The former Wells Fargo space inside the Vons store in Lake Isabella will be converted into an expanded area for online grocery orders and customer pickup services, according to a …
Kern County Sheriff's Sgt. Theodore Costello has graduated from the California POST Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, completing an eight-month leadership program while continuing to …
As the Kern River Valley prepares for its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza over Lake Isabella, organizers say the celebration is about more than fireworks. Community leaders are …
The Sandy Fire burning along Highway 178 near Lake Isabella remains at 99 acres and is now 80% contained, according to an update Thursday from the Sequoia National Forest. Firefighters continue …
LAKE ISABELLA — Residents gathered at the Kern River Valley Senior Center on June 16 to help shape an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan that officials say will guide future wildfire …
Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died after a vehicle entered Lake Isabella on May 23 as 21-year-old Ashot Geboyan of Van Nuys. According to the coroner’s …
Motorists traveling through the Kern Canyon on Wednesday should expect delays due to a one-way traffic control operation on State Route 178. According to Caltrans QuickMap, one-way traffic …