The West Kern Community College District Board of Trustees announced the selection of Dr. Samasoni “Sam” Aunai as the new Superintendent/President of Taft College. Aunai assumed his duties on July ...

Shannon Grove is wrapping up 16 years representing Kern County first in the California Assembly and later in the State Senate.

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

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

The West Side Health Care District is finalizing its budget and moving forward with several construction projects on the health care campus on the 100 block of East North Street and the building it ...

The first mosquito sample of 2026 has tested positive for West Nile virus in Kern County, officials announced.

This is a big, big deal for Ford City and Taft,” Kern County Supervisor Chris Parlier said. The splash pad is part of a larger Ford City Park improvement project that include ...

The Taft Union High School Wildcats are working out and sweating in the summer practice season, but it isn’t all weightroom and on-field practice, the summer session includes competition to ...

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

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

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

Lilah Bratcher is a Taft Union High School freshman baseball player who has already received notice and recognition for her ...