SACRAMENTO — The California Senate voted 32-0 on May 28 to approve a bill by state Sen. Shannon Grove that would tighten eligibility for California's mental health diversion program, sending the …

Families, teachers, district officials, and community members gathered May 27 in Lake Isabella to celebrate the Woodrow Wallace Middle School Class of 2026 during the school’s eighth grade …

Southern California Edison restored power Thursday evening, May 28, after an outage caused by animal contact left 783 customers in the Onyx and Canebrake areas without electricity. The outage …

CALIENTE — Firefighters have stopped the forward spread of the Walker Fire after the vegetation fire grew to approximately 100 acres Thursday afternoon near Caliente. The fire was reported …

CALIENTE — Firefighters were battling a fast-moving vegetation fire Thursday afternoon near Caliente that had grown to approximately 50 acres and was threatening structures, according to reports …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern Valley High School celebrated its 74th annual commencement ceremony May 28, honoring the Class of 2026 before family members, friends and community supporters gathered at the …

BAKERSFIELD, CA — Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) recognized and celebrated the outstanding students and educators across the district who received Congressional High School Merit Awards, honoring …

The Kern River Valley Art Association’s annual Art in the Park festival brought artists, musicians, and community members together at Circle Park in Kernville over Memorial Day weekend for three …

KERNVILLE — Whitewater Wednesday will return June 3, giving locals and visitors a chance to experience the Kern River while supporting the Kernville Chamber of Commerce. The annual fundraiser …

Attendees gathered Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026, at the Kern Valley Museum’s Jenkins Pack Station, where Sequoia National Forest archaeologist Tim Kelly presented a deep dive into the early …

“The county continues to face a structurally constrained fiscal environment, driven by economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, slowing revenue growth, federal and state policy changes, and …

LAKE ISABELLA — Three Kern Valley High School standouts were recognized May 21 by the Kern River Valley Exchange Club at Paradise Cove, honoring academic achievement, perseverance and excellence in …

KERNVILLE — Whitewater Voyages opened its doors to the Kern River Valley business community Thursday, May 21, as host of the Kernville Chamber of Commerce’s May Mixer, bringing locals together …

The Kern River Valley Cemetery District held its Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, at the Kern River Valley Cemetery, where community members gathered to honor fallen service members and veterans …

Senator Shannon Grove and Assemblymember Stan Ellis have joined an expanding coalition supporting Measure A, backing Kern County voters in their right to choose their elected representatives. …

Multiple emergency crews are responding this afternoon to an active river rescue in Kernville after a raft reportedly became stuck on a rock in the Kern River near the Sierra Way corridor, according …

A 65-year-old Weldon man died March 28 after the vehicle he was operating struck a tree along State Route 178 in Weldon, according to the Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. The coroner …

Emergency crews responded Saturday evening, May 23, to an incident in the Sierra Way area after reports of a vehicle entering Lake Isabella during a possible pursuit. The call came in at about …

Wofford Heights, CA — May 29, 2026 — Internationally acclaimed, best-selling artist Marni will celebrate the grand opening of the Spencer-Devlin Studio & Gallery with a special evening …

Since stepping into leadership at Kern Valley Healthcare District, CEO John Lovrich continues advancing a strong community-centered vision focused on collaboration, accessibility, and long-term …