The Kern River looked a little cleaner this weekend thanks to dozens of local families, community groups, and volunteers who turned out for the annual Great Kern River Cleanup. About 70 people …

The Kern Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors met on Thursday, September 11, with a full agenda that touched on new construction, financial performance, patient services, and critical …

Motorists traveling through Kern County should prepare for continued disruptions along State Route 178 as emergency infrastructure repairs enter their final weekend phase. Caltrans has announced that …

Sunday afternoon September 14, local students from South Fork Middle School pooled together for a carwash fundraiser, which Coach Teddie Anzaldo supervised, to raise money for the student's trip to …

A fire began in the unincorporated area between Weldon and Onyx just off Highway 178, on the afternoon of Sunday, September 14. Paramedic vehicles, and engines from Kern County Fire Department, …

Upon entering the Gala Affair one wouldn’t begin to feel the elegance of a Roaring 20s Speakeasy until given the secret password and whispering it in the right person’s ear before …

Most everyone loves a good old-fashioned classic car show, particularly when it is local, with little effort to drive there. The entire community is invited to this particular classic car show, which …

Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent reports gave the Board of Trustees a wide overview of the goals of the district, during the latest Kernville Union School District Board of Trustees …

A parent complained about her child getting severely injured on campus, September 3, at Wallace Elementary, while playing at a curb installed at the playground. Her complaint was definitely not …

When the museum courted Artist Daisy Torres to come show at a reception, months ago, she preferred to come later when she had a larger body of work. Friday, September 12, seemed as good a time as any …

With the Kern County Fair coming up on the calendar, artists collaborated on a County Fair themed reception, Saturday September 13, at the Art & Community Center, in Wofford Heights. This …

With a stern look on his face, Tuesday, September 9, Trustee and Chairman of the board Michael Ryan summarily requested for the Board of Trustees to table the list of improvements District Manager …

It can happen to the best and the youngest of us. That's why Diane Holcombe, Board Member of Senior Citizens, Inc (SCI) taught the first workshop in a three part series, "Adventures in Fall …

When Amanda Raymond took over, as director for the local crisis pregnancy center, she was hoping for God’s best. Little did she know her “Baby Bottle Fundraiser,” this year, would …

One part of a Kern River Valley Beautification project began early morning, Saturday, September 6, with volunteers splitting up into teams after meeting at the Kern River Valley Bridge Connection, …

Kern River Valley  - Highway 178 in Kern Canyon remains affected by downed transmission lines that occurred Friday afternoon around 3:30 PM, impacting traffic flow and essential services …

September 18, 2025  - The Kern River Valley community is dealing with ongoing weather disruptions and a major transportation closure affecting residents and visitors alike. Current Conditions …

When Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is closed due to weather, accidents, or maintenance, residents and visitors in the Kern River Valley aren’t stranded. Several alternative routes …

The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces continued daytime full closures of State Route 178 in the Kern Canyon through Friday, September 19 th , for emergency power line repairs. …

BAKERSFIELD, CA-Highway 178 at the Mouth of the Canyon is closed. CHP said as of 6:45 p.m. that Highway 178 is closed in both directions, with no estimated time of reopening.  The CHP's …