The Taft Federal Correctional Institution will be permanently closed as part of a nationwide effort by the U.S. Bureau of ...

The U.S. Army — an institution one year older than the nation itself — continues to evolve to fit the needs of the modern ...

After his life shifted into retirement at 68, John (not his actual name) expected to feel relief. Instead, after the first ...

(Feature Impact) If warm summer temperatures have you tossing and turning at night, you aren’t alone. Heat is a common ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors will officially recognize July as Purple Ribbon Month during its meeting on Tuesday, ...

As Fourth of July celebrations approach, Kern County Public Works is reminding residents to properly dispose of fireworks debris, barbecue coals and other hot materials to help prevent fires at ...

Taft is going to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in true hometown fashion. The price of a fireworks show has made that an impossibility this year, but that didn't dampen the desire for a good ...

One such service is BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy. Patients of BioPlus nationwide receive expert care to help them manage ...

Taft College's Transition to Independent Living program graduated 17 students Friday morning in a ceremony in front of family ...

The Taft Tigersharks Swim Club continued its summer 2026 season with a strong pool showing at the Mark Brown Summer ...

Kern County firefighters had to battle three grass fires between Taft and Maricopa that broke out within an hour of each ...

This year's Independence Day isn't just another holiday weekend. July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since the signing of the ...