The Kern River Chorus performed a Christmas Carol Extravaganza at the Art & Community Center of the Kern River Valley Art Association, in Wofford Heights, on the evening of Wednesday, December …

During District Manager Orion Sanders’ Manager's Report, just before the New Year 2026, Sanders told the Kern River Valley Cemetery District's Board of Trustees about the status on annual audits, …

It was months before the Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA) had seats filled again for its board. As was previously reported Buffalo Folsom had resigned before he passed away. And Laura Tran …

CHP reports the roadway is now clear on Highway 178 in the Kern River Canyon. No closures are in place, and traffic is moving normally. Drivers should continue to use caution through the …

After appearing clear earlier Friday, Highway 178 is once again dealing with rockfall hazards, according to new incident reports, as unstable canyon slopes continue to create problems for drivers.

A solo vehicle rollover was reported late Friday morning along Highway 178 near the mouth of the Kern River Canyon, according to incident dispatch records. The collision was reported at …

A slide involving mud, dirt, and rock was reported early Tuesday morning along Highway 178 near the Live Oak Picnic Area, according to incident records. The slide was reported at approximately …

Steady rain moved through the Kern River Valley on Wednesday, leaving slick roadways, standing water in low-lying areas, and higher flows along the Kern River. In parts of the valley, runoff …

Borel Burn Scar The Borel Burn Scar is currently in Advisory status. Forecasted storms could bring heavy rain and possible flooding within the Borel Fire burn scar. Stay alert and be ready to act if …

The Kern River Valley Woman’s Club held its annual Christmas Spectacular, Saturday December 13. The event was the club’s largest fundraiser of the year and hosted at the Elk's Lodge, as in …

Friends of the arts gathered together a tiny Christmas collector town, just weeks before Christmas. Not long after Michael Batelaan built a masterpiece train set filling the Kern River Valley Art …

Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Kern Valley Substation joined forces with Kernville First Baptist Church to help package and wrap Christmas food boxes for local families in need. …

Heavy rain forecast for parts of the Kern River Valley has placed the Borel Fire burn scar under an advisory, with fire officials warning of possible flooding, mud, and debris impacts during incoming …

Kern County Public Works opened sandbag stations across the county Monday, including three locations in the Kern River Valley, as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall heading toward the region. …

Families enjoyed an evening of Students of the Month Awards at the outset of the Kernville Union School Board Meeting, Tuesday, December 9. Teachers chose students they considered to be stellar …

A Lake Isabella man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for threatening a local family and stealing their vehicle during a home invasion in April 2024, according to court records. …

Just what the community was waiting for, another romp of a fun filled delightfully delicious cookie tasting contest experience. This one, which the Vice President of the Kern River Valley Chamber of …

Don Kruszka, owner of Omnipresent Puppet Theater and his assistant performed a “fun little holiday romp about a sleigh disappearing, just before Christmas.” The show was called "Dude where's my …

Grace Ryan won a Gingerbread House Competition at the Kern River Valley Art Association on December 6, and was awarded a special recognition at the KRVAA's reception, Saturday, December 13. The …

The First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella hosted a comedy drama Christmas Play they performed for the whole community. The play was "A Cricket County Front Porch Christmas," Saturday, December 6. …