The Lake Isabella located VFW Post 7665 needs help from the public. Their facility needs a bit of upkeep and cannot afford some of the bigger ticket items it needs. Commander Derec Chumley told …

Mountain Mesa Water Company customers may soon see higher bills for the first time in more than 13 years, as the region’s privately operated water utility pushes for a general rate increase to …

The Kern River Valley community is mobilizing support for an ambitious river improvement project at Riverside Park in Kernville, California. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kern Valley River …

October 9, 2025 - The Kern Valley Healthcare District board signed off on a facelift for its skilled nursing facility on Wednesday, hoping fresh paint and repairs would help attract new …

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of October 20 – October 24. …

RIDGECREST, CA – October 14, 2025  – AltaOne Federal Credit Union has introduced a new Payroll Advance Program to provide fast, flexible financial support for federal government …

  October 14, 2025 — The Kern River Valley got slammed this morning. A winter storm that's been building since yesterday brought heavy rain to lower elevations and snow to the …

The fair had made its way through the valley over two weeks. Sierra Shared Spaces hosted the first session at Mount Mesa on September 25th, followed by Riverstone Wellness hosting the Kernville …

When local renowned mural artist Eddie Salazar began the venture of painting the fence, at the Fitzgerald ranch, he took on a monumental project, which he just recently completed. Tim and Liz …

Meet Commander Derec Chumley. He took over as commander of VFW Post 7665 over the summer. He graduated high school here in the Kern Valley in 1986. He eventually ended up serving in the US Navy …

The Kick Back in Kernville River Run hit a milestone this weekend with its 50th anniversary, drawing classic cars and enthusiasts to the streets. The excitement was palpable as the community came …

At Joshua Tree Reptile Haven, the lessons go far beyond any traditional classroom walls. There are no desks or chalkboards here — just enclosures, massive tortoises lumbering across sun-warmed …

A healthy love of nature and its creatures was reflected in the works of Artist John Clark, when a reception revealed his showing Saturday, October 4, at the Kern Valley Museum. Clark has been …

Many people in the valley may have heard of the Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Walk, held every October. With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it is also the month when Victim …

Bakersfield, CA-Wind and rain are expected early next week for Kern County, with CHP Mojave reminding residents to take percaution and be prepared for the imcoming weather.  CHP Mojave is …

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of October 13 – October 17 . …

It was a day like any other Saturday, October 4, except for the wind blowing boxes down the parking lot at the Ark, in Lake Isabella, where Jackie Crabtree held her yard sale to help those in need. …

Tomes & Tokens held its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting event, on the morning of Saturday, October 4. The new shop in Wofford Heights includes romance, fantasy, thrillers, banned books, …

St. Jude’s Catholic Church has been doing it for approximately 29 years. Yet you can always expect something new and different from their Annual Fall Festival, which runs on Friday October 10, …

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of October 6 – October 10 . …