A body of a man was found near Hobo Campground over the weekend.The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at around 10 a.m., Search and ...

What was supposed to be a weekend getaway turned tragic for a Chino Hills man who was swept away after jumping into the Kern River Saturday evening.

A 15-year-old Bakersfield girl and a 46-year-old Los Angeles man are the latest victims of the deadly Kern River, which has claimed more than 340 lives.

Local News Kempner RV parks evacuated as Lampasas River rises above 30 feet The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department evacuated RV parks and closed multiple roads that were flooded over due to heavy rain.

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.

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.

On the Kern River, a Southern California Edison hydroelectric plant diverts water and leaves a 16-mile section of the river with less water.

It won’t be ready until next summer, but Hart Memorial Park is set to get a new adventure playground complete with a Kern River-themed water feature. “It’s a good place for kids to come out ...

It won’t be ready until next summer, but Hart Memorial Park is set to get a new adventure playground complete with a Kern River-themed water feature.

A Lake Isabella man was found dead in the Kern River Tuesday, according to the Kern County coroner's office.

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