Kern Valley Search and Rescue

07/16/2026

Teaching the kids about water safety!

07/14/2026

Learn about: 🛟 Search & Rescue equipment
🚑 Rescue techniques and training
🥾 Outdoor safety tips
🚤 The tools our local SAR team uses to help keep our community safe
This is a great opportunity for kids, families, and anyone interested in emergency response or the outdoors. We'd love to see you there!

During Lunch at the Library on Tuesday, at 12:30 PM, come enjoy a special visit from our local Search & Rescue! Kids will get a chance to learn all about the tools, techniques, and training used in the SAR's rescue efforts!

07/10/2026

07/09/2026

Law enforcement is investigating the death of 24-year-old Gustavo Angel Orea Lara, of Newhall, after he was found deceased in the Kern River on Tuesday.

06/12/2026

The Kern County Sheriff's Office announced that a body was recovered from the Kern River.KCSO said the body was recovered from the river on Thursday, June 11, b

06/09/2026

Kern Valley Search and Rescue have searched almost five miles of the Kern River for 36-year-old Corey Vargas who fell into the river over the weekend. || FULL STORY IN COMMENTS

06/07/2026