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...

Highway 155 may not have to be moved over, as part of the plans to improve the safety of the Isabella Dams. The latest update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shows engineers are considering a closure gate across the highway...

In the latest phase of the Isabella Dam safety project, the Army Corps of Engineers will start what they call "geotechnical studies" around Isabella Lake in mid March. They say this work will continue through the end of the year.

This...

The final plans are ready for a "fix" of the two dams at Lake Isabella, and Kern River Valley leaders say they like what they hear. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a series of public meetings, and also held a special tour of the...

The Kern River Ranger District has announced that standard amenity fees will be waived Nov. 10-12 in celebration of Veterans Day.

Sites include Auxiliary Dam, South Fork Recreation area and Old Isabella. Fees will also be waived for...

The Lake Isabella Dam Task Force will hold a public meeting at 6 p..m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. The purpose of the meeting is to share what was learned from a recent visit by Congressman Kevin McCarthy and...

Local windsurfers hope to whip up more enthusiasm for their sport. They're offering to teach you, with an introductory lesson on Sunday, Aug. 12.
Organizers say they'll guide participants through the basic techniques on a land simulator,...

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is asking for help to put on this year's Fourth of July fireworks show.

The chamber has been holding the show for about 20 years in the skies above Isabella Lake. The fireworks show is funded...