Kern County Sheriff's deputies and Taft Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Ford City Thursday afternoon. Details are still incomplete, but a law enforcement source said the only ...

A brush fire broke out at the south end of the Cuyama Valley Tuesday afternoon, forcing evacuations and road closures. By midnight the fire had burned 462 acres and the Santa Barbara County Fire ...

The Taft Union High School Varsity Baseball team entered the 2026 CIF Central Section Division VI Baseball Play-offs with a 10-17 record (4-8 in South Sequoia League play) but had won three blow-outs ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced the Creating Accountability in Loan (CAL) Repayment Act to rein in pandemic-era unemployment mismanagement and fraud and protect ...

One man went to the hospital and another to jail after what Taft Police are calling an unprovoked attack in downtown Saturday night. Police said the unidentified victim was walking on Fifth Street ...

A 14-acre grass fire prompted an evacuation warning and briefly threatened structures in Derby Acres Sunday evening. The fire broke out near the southwest edge of the small community about 6:30 p.m.

Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized each May, is a reminder that mental health deserves the same attention as physical ...

For many older adults, independent aging isn't about doing more — it's about continuing to do the things that matter. Talking ...

If you’ve ever experienced gas or bloating, you know just how uncomfortable and potentially embarrassing it can be.

With celebrities and influencers openly sharing their surgical tweaks and procedures, there's never been a more candid ...

Compare plans and save. At Medicare.gov, you can compare plan costs side-by-side, based on the specific drugs you take. A ...

An official from the Mexican consulate in Fresno spoke to a large group of Mexican immigrants in Taft on May 11, proving information on how to get the important documents they need as Mexican citizens ...