The crowd of explorers wasn’t just kids congregating around first responders at the Touch a Truck event, Saturday October 25, which the KRV Branch Library organized. Some adults appeared to be …

Speaking at the Annex at the Kern River Valley Historical Society (KRVHS) Wednesday, October 22, was Laura Tran President of the KRVAA. She told the society a bit about the association, its history, …

The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge, in Wofford Heights, held its annual Elks National Foundation Dinner, Friday, October 25. Pat Terrell, Elks National Foundation (ENF) Chairperson for the Lodge, …

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of November 3 – November …

With the grounds all decked out and ready to go, it didn’t take long for visitors and locals to come and enjoy the pre-Halloween event, in Kernville, in support of Sarge’s Wreaths 4 Vets, …

KERNVILLE — Circle Park was packed Saturday morning as kids in every kind of costume—superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs, and more—took center stage for the annual Kids’ …

KERNVILLE — A warm fall night, live music, and a strong sense of community made Friday’s Southern Rock Showcase one to remember. The inaugural event at McNally Arena brought out locals …

October 21, 2025 — Kern County supervisors have voted to end the local health emergency that was put in place more than a year ago after the Borel Fire, saying the public health threat has …

October 21, 2025 — The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a two-year agreement with Southern California Edison. This agreement officially designates the Lake …

Just as the public began questioning where and when the chamber would begin opening nominations for Man of the Year and Woman of the Year 2026, the chamber’s Awards Nomination Committee got to …

LAKE ISABELLA — The trees and planters along Lake Isabella Boulevard were meant to welcome people into town. Now they’re dry and cracking, caught in a funding gap that’s been …

Campfires are once again allowed across the Sequoia National Forest. Officials lifted seasonal fire restrictions this week as cooler temperatures and increased moisture reduced wildfire danger. The …

October 25, Kernville’s annual Fall Festival packed the town with costumed kids, wagging tails, and plenty of autumn spirit over the weekend. The two-day event, presented by Julie Jones Real …

The Kern River Valley Branch Library opened up submissions from the public for its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest, the week of October 21, through October 24. A fairly large group of people …

There seems to be a history behind the annual Spooktacular at Frandy Park Campground, which was hosted on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 this year. According to the former president …

Families gathered under the stars Friday evening in Kernville’s Circle Park for a free showing of The Goonies, marking the official kickoff of the annual Kernville Fall Festival weekend. …

The Annual Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw contest and a competition of grit. This is the third year that the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge is organizing this event, which was previously located at …

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 10/27/2025 to 10/31/2025   EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following …

KERNVILLE — A growing network of volunteers and public agencies is taking aim at the mounting trash problem along the Kern River, where thousands of pounds of waste have been pulled from …

KERNVILLE — The sound of live reggae, the smell of food trucks, and the hum of a packed crowd filled Rivernook Campground on Saturday for the annual Rivernook Beer & Music Festival. …