Community members of Kern County walk the dry riverbed in protest for the water restoration in the Kern River. The river was shut down in August of 2024, affecting recreational use and wildlife.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will grant a review of the 5th District Court of Appeals decision that overturned a Kern County judge’s ...

Whitewater rafters portaged a boat for 16 miles beside the Kern River, protesting the removal of water for a hydropower plant. The facility's license is up for renewal.

“No,” Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said, flatly. “The river is a public place and there’s way too many access points for us to patrol. “You can’t legislate stupidity.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: The Kern River Valley is getting some aid and relief from the county in response to the power shutoffs. I'm Steve Virgen, your neighborhood reporter.

The Fairview Dam diverts Kern River water into a tunnel that carries it 16 miles downstream to Southern California Edison’s KR3 power plant.

FRESNO, Calif. — An appeals court on Thursday will hear arguments on Kern River water diversions, which have killed thousands of fish and drained the once flowing waterway in Bakersfield. The 5th ...

Fairview Dam on the Kern River. The dam diverts water into tunnels through the structure on the right. The water is released back into the river 16 miles downstream after it passes through ...