The sport of pickleball took center stage on Oct. 4-5 as close to 70 athletes registered to play in the Mt. Mesa Men’s Club second annual Pickleball Tournament. The competition was staged at … ...

For Mother's Day the Kern Valley Sun focused on mothers who contribute, beyond their own children, to the well being of others in need. Local Yvonne Pickerell is one such mother, devoting her time to ...

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 … ...

The Kern Valley varsity volleyball squad is struggling through this season as they ended their first go around in the High Desert League. The match with Rosamond on Sept. 30 was on the Lady … ...

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 … ...

On Thursday December 19, the BakersfieldNow Staff news reporters reported that the high school teacher, accused of abuse, formerly employed by Kern Valley High School, pleaded no contest to the … ...

Dr. Detlev Lange passed away quietly at his home on July 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 85. Born in Eisenstadt Austria in 1940, his family had to separate at an early age, and he and his … ...

Kern Valley’s JV volleyball squad stayed on the winning track as they collected two more wins in league play. The Lady Broncs hosted both Boron and Desert in this week’s match ups. It … ...

A fiery crash in the Kern River Canyon Friday afternoon ignited a fast-moving brush fire, closing Highway 178 in both directions and drawing a major multi-agency response. The incident began when at … ...

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. … ...

(BPT) - As the cold weather approaches, it's time to gear up for flu season. Even though germs are always around, you can take small, daily steps to give your body a better chance to stay healthy. … ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Nancy Diane Boyd M.D. who died peacefully in the arms of family after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 76 in Bakersfield, CA. She … ...