LAKE ISABELLA — Kern County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Steven Davis told Kern River Valley business and community leaders last Wednesday that the Lake Isabella substation is largely fully staffed, with …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern Valley Healthcare District leaders reported progress last Thursday on physician recruitment, nursing workforce development and hospital operations, including plans to reopen …

A Bodfish man was arrested Saturday night after Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a person discharging a firearm and later seized multiple weapons during the …

KERNVILLE — Kernville Union School District trustees heard encouraging attendance data, approved several operational items for the coming school year, and fielded concerns from a teacher about …

LAKE ISABELLA — Kern Valley High School seniors received more than $120,000 in scholarships from local organizations while dozens of students were recognized for academic achievement, civic …

The Kern Valley Exchange Club recognized outstanding students and teachers from South Fork Union and Kernville Union school districts during its annual Youth Awards luncheon May 14 at Paradise Cove. …

A Kern River Valley teen was recognized Saturday as Volunteer of the Year at the Kern Valley Animal Shelter. Taylor Salmon received the award during a presentation at the shelter, where staff …

BAKERSFIELD — The River Fire burning in Kern Canyon reached 90% containment, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, as Highway 178 remained open to traffic Wednesday. The fire has …

"As we reflect on Nurses Week, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the local businesses, community members, and providers who so generously contributed to celebrating the nursing staff …

A vegetation fire reported Wednesday morning in the Kern River Canyon prompted a major emergency response near Highway 178 and Kern River Canyon Road, according to PulsePoint. The incident was …

   Highway 178 through Kern Canyon has reopened to traffic as containment on the River Fire increased to 70%, according to updated incident information Tuesday evening. The fire …

KERN RIVER VALLEY -  Highway 178 through Kern Canyon is expected to reopen at 8 p.m. Tuesday if no new fire activity occurs, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The update comes as the …

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) requested assistance from Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) SWAT Team during a critical incident. TCSO …

Firefighters are making progress against the River Fire burning through Kern River Canyon, with the blaze now 55% contained after scorching 3,535 acres, according to the latest figures from the U.S. …

The River Fire in the Kern River Canyon grew to 3,534.9 acres Tuesday afternoon as firefighters continued working to contain the blaze and CHP maintained a hard closure of Highway 178 through the …

BAKERSFIELD — Highway 178 through Kern Canyon remained under a hard closure Tuesday morning after the River Fire grew to 2,535 acres with 15% containment, according to CAL FIRE. The fire, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Creating Accountability in Loan (CAL) Repayment Act to rein in pandemic-era unemployment mismanagement and fraud and protect …

The River Fire had grown to 1,800 acres Monday evening, forcing a hard closure of Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon as firefighters continued battling the fast-moving blaze in steep terrain. …

A vegetation fire burning in eastern Kern County near Neumarkel Road was holding at 273 acres Monday afternoon with 50% containment, according to incident command updates. The Wood Fire was …

The River Fire in the Kern River Canyon grew to 225 acres Monday as firefighters continued battling the blaze in steep terrain, while officials said Highway 178 will remain closed through the night …