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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're in the market for reading glasses to make your work and leisure activities easier, you might think you have to ...

Two houses in Taft were hit by fire overnight, causing major damage to one in Taft Heights on Saturday and leveling another ...