This year’s Point In Time (PIT) Count, January 28, brought about speculation, from local realtors, business owners, and other residents about the validity of numbers and whether there is any point …

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce met at Pizza Barn for its monthly gathering, with updates on wildfire safety work, preparations for Whiskey Flat Days, and a presentation from Wallace …

It only took 11 years to finally conclude what to do with the novel that widely published Kern Valley author, Sandra Hughes wrote, highlighting the relationship between twins. Some friends of Hughes …

The South Fork Union School District, Board of Trustees, spent some time with the Special Projects Manager for the facility projects. Khary Knolles, from Colby Industries, would be overseeing the …

When Dr. Richard Rhodes came to work at South Fork Union School District, as Superintendent-Principal, some of the district staff were excited about the improvements he was making after quickly …

Wells Fargo will permanently close its Lake Isabella branch on May 6, 2026, the bank confirmed, ending in-person banking services in the community while leaving the ATM in place for now.

Is time ever your friend? Well the popular 70s music band, Chicago once asked, “Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care about time?” Kern Valley musician Seth …

Author B.J. Barker released her third book in a series she titled, "The Stick Lizards," she wrote about native creatures in the Central California region. This third book in the series is titled, …

The county has some support for small school districts. Therefore the Kern County Superintendent of Schools’ office has a team of people and resources to help smaller school districts. South Fork …

Kern Valley High School Principal Gavin Belle announced the Freshman Students of the Month, Thursday, January 22. Kern Valley Exchange Club awarded the students, at a luncheon, at Paradise Cove …

Muralist Eddie Salazar painted the image of the original 2026 Pendleton Whisky Wild West Daze Rodeo poster onto the Kernville Chamber of Commerce building window, at the start of the mayor campaign, …

Artist Eddie Salazar, a local artist, painted a portrait of his good friend, recently deceased Chris LaMoure, who Enacted Buffalo Bill in the Whiskey Flat Encampments, every year, for at least seven …

Cheryl’s has been part of the Kern River Valley for more than four decades, serving as a familiar gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Now in its 41st year, the longtime diner is …

Good afternoon, everyone, I am Kern County First District Supervisor Phillip Peters and your 2026 Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. I want to thank you all very much for being here …

KERNVILLE — Ron and Sandi Johnstone, a couple whose roots run deep in the Kern River Valley and whose service has helped shape Whiskey Flat Days for decades, have been named Grand Marshals of the …

KERN RIVER VALLEY — Julie Anne Sorensen and Brandon Sorensen of Greenhorn/Breckenridge Real Property Inspections were named 2025 Affiliate of the Year by the Ridgecrest Area Association of …

KERNVILLE — On Sierra Way, a trading card and tabletop game shop has turned into a late-night hangout where strangers become regulars and regulars become friends. Frank and Leslie Ochoa opened …

A Kern County Sheriff’s operation targeting illegal squatting and individuals wanted on active arrest warrants led to 14 arrests in the Kern River Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as deputies carried out a focused enforcement effort out of the Kern Valley Substation, according to the sheriff’s office.

For years the Kern River Valley Bridge Connection (KRVBC) laid the groundwork to open its doors, and to provide a network of helpful resources to the overall Kern Valley Community, particularly to …

KERNVILLE — With Whiskey Flat Days season approaching, mayor teams are running a steady stream of fundraisers across the Kern River Valley, linking their campaigns to local nonprofits and community …