From time to time, most recently in 2023, officials have opened a relief valve known as the Kern River Intertie that diverts floodwaters to be used as drinking water in Southern California ...

At least four people were saved after tubing in the Kern River Saturday night near Lake Ming. The Bakersfield Fire Department ...

The gears were turning at the beautiful Park at River Walk Saturday morning after the city launched the Kern River Bike ...

The city of Bakersfield and its Recreation Department are launching two programs aimed at keeping the Kern River Multi-use ...

The city of Bakersfield, in collaboration with its Recreation and Parks Department, has launched two new programs.

The City of Bakersfield, in collaboration with its Recreation & Parks Department, has announced the launch of two new ...

Embrace the good vibes and a good cause at Saturday’s River Wild Festival. This is the second year that Bring Back the Kern, part of the Kern River Parkway Foundation, has brought together the ...

Over 70 local nonprofits are here at the Park at River Walk — all wanting to receive a donation from the community. It’s officially giving season and Give Big Kern is in full swing.