Rain and cooler temperatures are expected in the Kern River Valley Wednesday and Thursday as a storm moves through the region. Snow is forecast at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, where travel …

KERN COUNTY, Calif. | The Kern County Fire Department is taking a historic step forward in its commitment to protecting the lives of its firefighters and the communities they serve. Beginning this …

A Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff left portions of the Kern River Valley without electricity Friday, Oct. 16, forcing school closures and other schedule changes as strong winds …

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce named OnPoint Gym and its Danny’s Fitness 4Kids program the 2026 Business of the Year and the Mount Mesa Men’s Club the Organization of the Year during …

$88.29 million was added to Kern County’s budget on Tuesday morning, during the Board of Supervisors meeting. Assistant County Administrative Officer Elsa Martinez outlined the timeline in a …

National Night Out brought Kern River Valley residents and first responders together Oct. 6 at KRV Bridge Connection in Lake Isabella, with booths from local agencies and community organizations and …

Yesenia Anderson, a HICAP counselor with Kern County Aging and Adult Services, urged Kern River Valley residents to review their prescription coverage, provider networks and costs before open …

Four small wildfires that ignited across the Kern River Valley during the afternoon and early evening of Oct. 6 were out by the following morning after crews stopped their spread near Onyx, …

Six Kernville Union School District Achievement Leaders received the Student Success Award on Oct. 8 at the inaugural Kern County PURPOSE Awards in Bakersfield, recognizing their work helping …

A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday for parts of the southern Sierra Nevada, including the Lake Isabella fire weather zone, as strong winds and low humidity increase the risk that …

The Kernville Union School District board appointed Kevin Hinkey to a trustee seat Tuesday, Oct. 13, following public interviews with five applicants. Hinkey will begin a four-year term Dec. 15, …

A 69-year-old man from Washington, Utah, died after his motorcycle left State Route 178 and crashed north of Patterson Lane in Lake Isabella on Oct. 4, according to the California Highway Patrol. …

The Cyrus Fire has grown to approximately 150 acres, according to an update issued at 3:16 p.m. Air Attack reported that the fire had jumped into the upper portion of the Cyrus Canyon area and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) announced the formation of the Congressional Military Range and Test Facility Caucus. Rep. Fong is joined in this effort by co-chairs Reps. …

 The Kern Valley cross country teams competed in the sixth annual Ted Oliver Invitational hosted by Foothill this past Saturday. The Lady Broncs saw five runners get times and places in the …

The Rivernook Campground Beer & Music Festival will bring beer tastings and live music to Kernville on Saturday, Oct. 17, to raise money for SOS Dog Rescue, whose services include spay and neuter …

A mural featuring colorful school supplies, a school bus and playful Mustang mascots now greets students at South Fork Elementary’s campus on Fay Ranch Road, where artist and substitute teacher …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved up to $6,804 on Sept. 29 to replace an aging refrigerator at Camp Yenis Hante in Greenhorn Mountain Park near Lake Isabella. The camp’s kitchen …

Kern Valley Airport’s runway and transient parking areas were scheduled to close for four days beginning Sept. 28 while crews resealed and resurfaced the pavement, according to a notice shared by …

A new California law connected to the criminal case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary “Zack” Scrivner will require prosecutors to explain certain charging decisions in court and set a …