The Kern River Valley community continues to struggle because of public safety power shutoffs. In response, Kern County opens a cooling center in Lake Isabella.

On a two-day expedition down one of California’s most spectacular—and thrilling—waterways, David Amsden and his family try ...

Fresno leaders can look to Bakersfield and Sacramento for popular river attractions as they consider future access to the San Joaquin River.

The Kern River Valley in the mountains about an hour northeast of Bakersfield is rich with opportunities for recreation ranging from a simple picnic to whitewater rafting. Just as diverse are the ...

As of late May 2025, the Kern River and Lake Isabella in California's Kern County are offering excellent fishing opportunities fueled by favorable weather and active fish populations. The river ...

5 Freeway through Grapevine and Kern River Valley were placed under an updated ... advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA states to expect, “Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

A local group that’s suing the city of Bakersfield for how it manages the Kern River is seeking a court order that would force the city to keep water in the normally dry riverbed as this year ...

5 Freeway through Grapevine and Kern River Valley were placed under an updated ... Mar. 6 at 1 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA states to expect, “Total snow accumulations up to one inch.

5 freeway through Grapevine and Kern River Valley are included in an updated ... The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA states to expect, “Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.