The Kern Valley Healthcare District (KVHD) has announced extended operating hours for Mesa Clinical Pharmacy, responding to increased demand following recent local pharmacy closures. "The heart of …

Southern California Edison is ramping up wildfire prevention measures across the Kern River Valley, combining an expanded Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program with ongoing infrastructure …

Kern Valley Healthcare District is taking a proactive approach to address one of healthcare's most persistent challenges: high turnover rates among newly certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The …

The Dome Fire, which was first reported Monday evening, has burned 3.5 acres and remains active as of Tuesday morning, according to updates from the Sequoia National Forest. Current Status …

The historic Kern River Hatchery will reopen in 2027, reviving a conservation facility that has been central to local fishing culture for nearly a century. The California Department of Fish and …

A fairly large crowd turned up to enjoy an evening out when the Kern Valley Search & Rescue (SAR) of the Kern County Sheriffs Office, held a Fundraiser Dinner, with a silent auction, Saturday …

When local organizations plan fundraisers, they really go all-out on the plans and all-in on every single detail. That’s why Vice President/President Elect Jami Ward and President Reyanna …

Proud parents gathered around cafeteria tables to acknowledge their children’s accomplishments when Student's of the Month were awarded at Wallace Elementary School, Tuesday evening, September …

Imagine a day in the classroom including current events, science, critical thinking, math, nutrition, phys ed, and independent living skills, all using newspaper ads, photos, headlines, captions, and …

The long-term Independent Study Program currently has spaces available for the 2025/2026 school year, according to Darcy Kristy who heads the program, for the South Fork Union School District. This …

Principals from each of the three Kernville Union School District campuses gave the Board of Trustees updates at the Tuesday, September 9 meeting, at Wallace Elementary School. Before hand the …

The Commission on Aging meets to discuss services available to Kern Valley residents. For the last meeting, scheduling conflicts made it impossible for Supervisor Phillip Peters to attend, on Monday …

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is bringing something new to the valley this fall — a Southern rock concert at McNally’s barn, set to bring families and music lovers together for an …

KERN CANYON, Update: Per Southern California Edison, power line repairs have been completed. State Route 178 through the Kern Canyon is now open.

Kern County supervisors are considering a new law that would crack down on copper and aluminum wire thefts. Since January, these crimes have cost local farms and oil companies more than $1.25 …

When asked what first brought her to the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River District Ranger Nancy Chapman explained that this is her third career. She spent her first ten years as an Army officer …

California lawmakers are locked in debate over Proposition 50, a measure that would end the state’s independent citizens’ redistricting commission and hand map-drawing powers back to …

The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Sept. 9, to continue the local health emergency tied to last year’s devastating Borel Fire, keeping the declaration in place through Oct. 14, …

The U.S. Forest Service is launching a new five-year plan to guide conservation, restoration, and public service efforts across the Kern River Ranger District. Ranger Nancy Chapman says the strategy …

Lake Isabella, CA – The Kern River Valley is preparing to welcome a new chapter in its recreation story as the Lake Isabella Visitor Center nears completion. Situated on Lake Isabella …