Supervisor Chris Parlier announced he has pulled papers to run for re-election to serve a full term to represent Kern ...

A cold front moved through the area early Thursday, dropping a few sprinkles around Taft and bringing chilly, windy weather with it.

After having another winning season in the books with an overall record of 10-6-6 advancing to the second round of the ...

It’s no wonder President Trump last summer laughed off entrepreneur Elon Musk’s attempt to start a new third political party as revenge for Trump persisting in pushing his “big, beautiful ...

Winter is prime time for coughs, colds and the flu, but a little planning can go a long way. Samantha Picking, Walgreens ...

The Taft Union High School Girls Varsity basketball team ended 2025 with a flourish and are peaking in time for South Sequoia League competition as the Lady Cats closed out ...

The Taft Union High School Boys Varsity Basketball team finished calendar 2025 with a tournament win over San Luis Obispo Classical Academy (SLOCA) to close the year at 4-9 overall, ...

The Taft Union High School Boys Varsity Soccer team has been off the pitch competitively since their two tournament ties December 20 vs. Del Oro (2-2) and Coalinga (1-1). The ...

Following a long schedule of tournament games, the Taft Union High School Girls Varsity Soccer team begins its quest for a South Sequoia League title with a home game, January ...

Here’s a sports New Year’s resolution: For 2026, I (we) will not listen to, read, seek outor accept any sports rumors, ...

In their last non-conference game of the season, the Cougars faced a tough challenge against the Santa Ana College Dons on ...

The Taft Sportsmen’s Club Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, at OT’s Cookhouse, 205 North 10th Street, in Taft. Happy Hour starts the event at 5 p.m. followed by ...