Kern River Valley

Communities Man goes missing in Isabella Lake

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 10:58 AM PDT

A Bakersfield man went missing in Isabella Lake while on a Father's Day outing with his family. His wife is almost certain he drowned, as sheriff's crews wrap up a second day of searching.

Communities Smoke from Sierra foothills seen in Kern River Valley

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM PDT

Kern River District Ranger Alfred Watson told Lake Isabella Online that drifting smoke from Sierra National Forest fires is affecting the Kern River Valley.

Communities Lake Isabella softball players want county to go to bat for their field (Video)

By Caitlin Rearden, Eyewitness News Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 5:59 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 13, 2013 at 5:59 PM PDT

Some Lake Isabella residents who play in an adult softball league are upset because they say the Linda Kissack ballpark where they play has been in disrepair for several years.

Communities Court cuts kick in with Lake Isabella branch closed (Video)

By Carol Ferguson, Eyewitness News Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 7:57 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 10:37 AM PDT

As of Monday, the Kern County Superior Court Branch in Lake Isabella is closed, and hours of service for the public are cut back at all court branches. Local officials say it's all because Sacramento has slashed courts funding for the past several years.

Communities Free concerts announced for 2013 Kern County Fair

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 9:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM PDT

The entertainment lineup for the 2013 Kern County Fair was announced Monday and will kick off Sept. 18 with Uncle Cracker and end Sept. 29 with Banda la Costena.

Communities List: Most Kern County graduations this week, next week

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT Last Updated: May 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT

While Bakersfield College, Bakersfield Christian High School and Garces Memorial High School have already held commencement ceremonies, most local graduations are scheduled for this week and next week.

Communities Rider ejected and killed when motorcycle hits canyon wall

By BakersfieldNow.com Published: May 12, 2013 at 12:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM PDT

A man who was killed while riding his motorcycle in the Kern River Canyon has been identified as 39-year-old Daniel Soto of Huntington Park in Los Angeles.

Communities List: Bakersfield College begins busy graduation season

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 10, 2013 at 1:01 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 1:21 PM PDT

Graduation season kicks off Friday with the 99th Bakersfield College Commencement. See the list of high school and college graduations here.

Communities Rate-hike fight: KRV residents unload on California Water Service (Video)

By Jose Gaspar, Eyewitness News Published: May 1, 2013 at 9:22 AM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2013 at 11:28 AM PDT

Residents in Kern River Valley speak their mind about a proposed water rate hike.

Communities Improving budget: $7M more not enough to get KHSD excited (Video)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jan 28, 2013 at 2:37 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM PDT

Kern High School District is slated to get millions of dollars more in Gov. Jerry Brown's optimistic budget proposal. Still, local officials are not overly excited.

Communities High school students: Your artwork could get spot in U.S. Capitol

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Feb 27, 2013 at 3:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM PDT

One Kern County high school student could get his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Congressman Kevin McCarthy's office will accept local entries for the annual Congressional Art Competition. Entries are due by April 19 at McCarthy's Bakersfield office.

Communities Mistakes and plenty of questions about EBT cards (Video)

By Carol Ferguson, Eyewitness News Published: Feb 25, 2013 at 10:32 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM PDT

Businesses and taxpayers have lots of questions about the so-called EBT cards now used for public assistance benefits. Eyewitness News discovered a local company made a mistake about what can be purchased with the card, and viewers have raised concerns of their own.