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

The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public scoping period to gather comments on a proposed oil and gas lease sale that could include 50 federal parcels totaling ...

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 ...

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to slow down and drive responsibly as they head out for ...

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 ...

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

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

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 1.

Shannon Grove is wrapping up 16 years representing Kern County first in the California Assembly and later in the State Senate. As a fiery Kern County conservative, it might sound odd, but she takes ...

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