An area near the Kernville Airport is now closed off to the public, because Forest Service officials have found dangerous levels of arsenic in the soil. The problem was discovered about 150 yards south of the campsite near the...

Kernville's big "Down by the River Side" car show comes up this year on Saturday, May 4. The event is open to all cars and trucks from year 1975 or older. It's open to street rods, Rat Rods, stock or custom.
The car show will be held along...

Rotary KRV is hosting a fundraiser dinner to help local kids go to Camp KEEP. The event comes up on Saturday, April 13.
Camp KEEP is run by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and provides hands-on activities in environmental...

Pet-owners are invited to a special spay/neuter clinic in the Kern River Valley. The event is targeted especially toward large- and medium-sized dogs, and it's sponsored by the Basic Needs Foundation.

Founder Ha Adolfo says bigger pets...

Get in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a concert by Banshee in the Kitchen on March 17. The band says they're booked into the Kern River Brewing Company for a special concert that Sunday afternoon.

The show will run from 2 pm to 5...

KERNVILLE, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) -- The pilot of a small plane suffered a minor head injury Monday afternoon when his plane flipped over after landing at the Kern Valley Airport.

The accident happened just after 3 p.m.

The...

Lots of dirt, lots of big trucks -- what more could you want? Organizers are set to build more jumps at the Kernville Bike Park. They're looking for volunteers to help with the fun and the work.

Organizers say they'll rent a dump truck...

The Kern County Roads Department wants to know what you think, and you can let them know with your feet. Roads personnel want community input on plans to improve sidewalks and paths in Kernville's parks.

The county is getting ready to...