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City authorizes rate increase for Waste Management
During the last council meeting, council members authorized a resolution to approve a rate increase for solid waste services for fiscal years 2024-25 with Waste Management effective July 1. Assistant City Manager Travis Reed gave a presentation to the council on the rate adjustment which Waste Management request on March...
My thoughts: Another school year
I hope all the mothers out there had a very happy Mother's Day. My mother has been gone for four years now, but I still get a chance to visit her at the cemetery and wish her a happy Mother's Day. I should point out that the day after Mother's Day was my dad's birthday, so I had a chance to visit him and wish him a happy birthday.
Kern Valley’s Bushling romps into CIF Masters Meet
Jayda Bushling of the Lady Broncs lands in a cloud of dust at a recent meet. Photo Courtesy of Kern High network. Jayda Bushling had herself a day at the CIF Division championships qualifying meet in Caruthers. There were 36 teams represented at the Division 4 championships. Kern Valley placed...
Kern Fire Safe Council visits chamber
Wendy Ward Fire Mitigation Coordinator with the Kern Fire Safe Council spoke at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, Wednesday, May 8. Ward told the chamber that having grown up in Kernville she is familiar with evacuations, fire mitigation, roadside clearance and home hardening. The Fire Safe Council’s...
Local Hoop Shooter makes run to semifinals
Local Hoop Shots contestant Yareli Ponce had a historic run winning the Southern Regional championship and competed in the West Regional Semifinals for a spot in the National Finals in Chicago. Unfortunately, Yareli just missed reaching the National Finals finishing in third place in her final appearance in the Hoop Shots Free Throw Contest. Yareli spoke on the experience of competing in the Hoop Shots Free Throw Contest the last two years.
Broncs close out season versus Rosamond
Taking the trip to Rosamond, the Broncs jayvee team knew it would be their last game of the year. It is unfortunate that they would come home with a 15-13 loss. Kern Valley took command early and looked like they were well on their way to securing the win. They opened the game with a six spot in the top of the first. The Roadrunners scored once to put it at 6-1. After the Broncs at bats were finished in the top of the third the lead had ballooned to 10-1. The bottom of the inning was their undoing as Rosamond rallied to score five times to put it at 10-6.
Ridgecrest Police warn public of phone scam
The Ridgecrest Police Department (RPD) has recently been made aware of a concerning trend involving scam calls targeting our citizens. These calls are originating from unknown individuals who falsely claim to be officers of the Ridgecrest Police Department, even using the names of real RPD officers. "We want to reassure...
Cerro Coso hosted 50th Annual Commencement last Friday
Cerro Coso Community College Jessica Weston DA III, Public Information Officer– Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC) graduates, after years of hard work, late nights, and sacrifice culminated in two separate commencement ceremonies for a record number of Cerro Coso graduates. “College can change your life,” stated Dr. Sean Hancock...
Crusaders softball falls in first round of playoff
The Immanuel Christian softball team was on the road for the first round of CIF-Central Division V playoffs. The Crusaders visited the No. 6 East Yosemite fifth place Porterville Panthers, and lost 11-1 in six innings. Immanuel went into the top of the sixth trailing 9-0 and scored its sole run but gave up two runs in the bottom of the sixth. The Crusaders finish the season with a 12-6 overall record and a sixth straight Hi-Lo championship with an undefeated record of 8-0.
VFW welcomes new commander
In Honor of National Military Appreciation Month the Kern Valley Sun interviewed the new commander of the Kern Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7665, in Lake Isabella. Incoming Commander Jason Grove officially takes office, on June 18. Grove grew up in the Kern Valley. Grove has been cooking...
Water District urges private well owners to represent themselves in water adjudication
“Go to the District’s website. It literally walks people through how to prepare that initial disclosure,” said Indian Wells Valley Water District legal counsel Jim Worth, urging private well owners to sign up to become parties in the ongoing comprehensive water adjudication lawsuit. “It’s not ‘legalese.’ It’s just very simple questions about what they have pumped and where they have pumped for the past ten years. Go to the District’s website; there’s great information there.”
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Wellness: Older Americans powered by connection
Each May we celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM) “to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities”.1. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” focuses on the profound impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being and health...
Local pitcher makes All Conference Honorable Mention
Former Burroughs pitcher and current Midland University pitcher Cody Kent was selected to the Great Plains Athletic Conference All-Conference Honorable Mention. Kent made a team high 16 appearances this season for the Warriors. He finished his sophomore season with a 3-0 record with 4.96 ERA and 14 strikeouts. Kent spoke on his excitement to being selected to All-Conference Honorable Mention team.
Delta Iota Master Sorority installs new officers
At the May meeting of the Delta Iota Master sorority, officers for the 2024-25 year were installed. The new board will include Barbara Underwood (treasurer), Sue Moulton (corresponding secretary), Rosie Holtrop (standing in for newly-elected secretary Kathi Moe), Sherry Nickell (president), and Betty Yon (vice president). Ann McCubbin (on far right) officiated at the installation. The chapter will be in recess until the fall, 2024.
Chamber celebrates grand opening of Dragonfly Pottery
There's good news for local residents who enjoy creating things with their hands!. The Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of a new business that caters to those who dabble in the arts by hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dragonfly Pottery with co-owners Janell DeAngelis and Wendy Swope.
End of the year for Broncs track squad
The Kern Valley boys track team finished up their season as they competed at the CIF Division 4 Championships. They would come in 12th place as a team. Six team members took their shot at qualifying for the CIF Masters Championships. The highest individual finisher for the Broncs was Daniel Hinkey in the 100m hurdles. He ran the race in a time of 16.88 to take fourth. Kyle Espinoza-Denys took fifth in the long jump. He leaped 19’ 8.25” to set a PR. Espinoza-Denys was also part of the 4x 100m relay team that was sixth. Their combined time for the relay was 45.40 which was also a PR. The other runners of the group were Hinkey, Tristan Beckham, and Jack Montgomery.
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