The Kern Valley Hospital Board of Directors expressed concern over an agreement for physician services, which would be temporary to fill in holes in Emergency Room services. The service the doctor …

I’m Spencer Shepard, a journalist with deep roots in the Kern River Valley and a strong commitment to telling the stories that shape our community. Over the past year, I have contributed to the …

Hello my friends and readers of the Kern River Valley. As you know I have worked tirelessly, seven days a week, since September of 2022, as the Kern Valley Sun’s Star News Reporter. It is with …

Kern Valley Sun management is pleased to announce the hiring of Catherine Stachowiak and Spencer Shepard as staff reporters for the Kern Valley Sun. “This will enable us to better cover all …

HOBO CAMPGROUND — On Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, Kern County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers recovered the body of an adult male from the Kern River near Hobo …

Kern County, CA — July 21, 2025 Fire crews are making significant headway on the Fay Fire, which sparked last week near the rural Kern County community of Weldon. The wildfire began around 3:19 …

Last semester, South Fork Union School District’s Superintendent, Richard Rhodes publicly announced that he was on his journey toward retirement. He was hoping this next fall semester would be …

Superintendent of South Fork Union School District, Richard Rhodes told the Kern Valley Sun, on Saturday July 5 that the district would soon be making a few improvements. The district is …

During a CEO Report, Chief Executive Officer Tim McGlew reported to the Kern Valley Hospital Board of Directors, July 10, that the SCE power shutoffs are continuing. The hospital got notification …

Have you had a hankering to do some volunteering in the community? Well, the Kern River Valley Bridge Connection (KRVBC) can help match you up with whatever may peak your interests, according to …

Members of the community expressed anger, at a Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, Wednesday, July 9. The resentment was directed at the fact that the California Public Utilities …

On July 14, Public Information Officer of the Kern County Sheriffs Office, Lori Meza told the Kern Valley Sun deputies assigned to the Kern Valley Substation, in Lake Isabella, after a dispatch …

During Orion Sanders' District Manager’s report of the Kern River Valley Cemetery District, Sanders reported to the Board of Trustees, Tuesday July 8, about the FEMA project at the Old …

Children and teens came out in droves to enjoy a day of music, sunshine, water slides, snow cones, games, prizes, and most importantly skating at the Kick & Flip 360, a year following the opening …

It was on the afternoon of Saturday, July 5, when the Kern Valley Sun uncovered an attempt to rescue a drowning victim, an adult male, after Kern Valley Substation deputies, following a dispatch …

The Lakeside Gallery Exhibition Reception, Saturday July 12, featured live acoustic music from musician Anthony, and the Artist of the Month Wall with Lake Isabella artist Seth "Satan" Babcock. …

When Seth “Satan” Babcock showed his work at the Kern River Valley Art Association's reception Saturday, July 12, friends were pretty sure he had truly become an angel of light, drawing a …

The Kern Valley Sun spoke with local school districts, July 6, and July 7 about recent controversial decisions regarding education funding. Of greatest concern to other districts outside the Kern …

Kern Valley Substation deputies of the Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) dislodged or evicted trespassers from a property at the 4700 block of Lake Isabella Boulevard. The incident occurred on …

WELDON, CA — A fast-moving wildfire sparked Tuesday afternoon near Fay Ranch Road and Belt Road north of Weldon has burned an estimated 868 acres as of Wednesday night, according to fire …