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 ...

Melissa Taylor is no longer the acting superintendent for the Taft City School District. She is officially the new ...

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

Red flag warnings for high fire danger will cover the Temblors, the foothills and the southern San Joaquin Valley over the weekend. Very warm, windy and dry weather will increase fire danger from 5 ...

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

Taft Union High School's teams will open the post season Friday, and the baseball and softball will play teams from the same school -- Reedley. The softball team, which finished tied for first in the ...

Coming off a 3-8 season record in 2025, the 2026 Taft Union High School Varsity Football team is not waiting for August to begin preparing for the season. TUHS Varsity ...

Taft City Council quietly received and filed reports on the city's financial contributions to the Taft Chamber of Commerce ...

This week, Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced H.R. 8748 the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026. The bill is being co-led by Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13).