Do you ever wonder what foods go with your medications or what medications are safe to take together? Pill Talk is an informal opportunity to learn about medication safety. The first segment in …

The entire community is invited to honor Fernando Hernandez, the very last standing World War II hero, in the Kern Valley. The Kern River Valley Cemetery District plans to honor this special …

Surprisingly Trustee Esteban Olivares announced to the board his recent discovery of a provision that, if the cemetery makes under a certain amount of money annually, Kern County may be able to take …

Hot off the presses, and released the previous week, Alicia Wild explained to the board of trustees the data she received for the 2025 ELA data versus the 2024 ELA data. She told the board about …

As discussed at a previous school board meeting in September, Trustee Cheyanne Click emphasized that she would be keeping an eye on student outcomes for the district. During the Tuesday, October …

A lot of people really get irked when they see a Christmas tree up before Halloween time. Yet there one was at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, Saturday October 11 representing thanks giving, …

Some locals or visitors may recall in past years the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Haunted Barn became a treat and intrigue for those Halloween, All Souls Day, and Day of the Dead fans. And this …

The very first Autumn Chili Cook Off that the Kern Valley Exchange Club held, October 11 was located at Tank Park in Lake Isabella. The event was to raise money for student scholarships. At the …

The federal budget bill "One Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1) is now law, ushering in broad changes to Medicaid, SNAP (CalFresh), and public assistance eligibility that could reshape how low-income …

The district approved District Manager Orion Sanders moving forward with hiring a Water- Witcher to test the grounds for a possible alternative well location. The board also approved a brush, …

KERNVILLE — The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and Kernville is getting ready to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Festival, kicking off October 25th. The weekend event is …

A “Magic" theme turned out to be innovative for the Kern River Valley Art Association at Halloween time of year. This month the KRVAA had a costume competition. Mara Heller was the …

A new law by Senator Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) aims to help Kern Valley Healthcare District keep doctors in rural areas. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Grove’s Senate Bill 246, …

October being the month advocates and supporters "Shine the Light on Domestic Violence," was the month of Women's Center-High Desert's (WCHD) annual Walk. After those attending concluded the …

It is nearly Halloween. In preparation for Tricks or Treats time the local library went all out, treating local kids to a tote decorating session in preparation for the occasion, Friday, October 17. …

WOFFORD HEIGHTS — A prescribed burn is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, in the Tillie Creek Campground area as fire crews work to reduce overgrown brush and lower wildfire risk in the Kern …

Kern County deputies will have extra funding to monitor national forest lands around Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley through next year. The original cooperative agreement was first approved …

The Kern River Valley community has officially earned Clean California Designated Community status, a recognition from Caltrans for communities committed to zero-litter goals and environmental …

With the grounds all decked out and ready to go, it won’t be long before folks around the valley can enjoy the Frandy Park Campground Spooktacular pre-Halloween event, in Kernville, which …

With a special place in her heart for the community that helped her through her cancer journey, seven years ago, Rhonda Tuttle feels right at home where her business is located, in the heart of …