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 ...

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

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 ...

The first mosquito sample of 2026 has tested positive for West Nile virus in Kern County, officials announced. The infected mosquito was found in the 93313 ZIP code in southwest Bakersfield. No human ...

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 ...

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 ...

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