7:38 Animal Control

It's not going to be a very merry Christmas at Taft's Historic Fort after thieves broke into a pair of Seatrains and stole the Fort's Christmas decorations and supplies for the West Kern Adult School.

7:57 Assist other Departments

“It’s almost here!

The California Living Museum (CALM) announced today that tickets are on sale online at www.calmzoo.org for the 20th annual HolidayLights. This year’s event will continue as a drive-thru experience. The event will return on Saturday, Nov. 26 and run nightly through Dec. 31, except on Christma…

7:23 Burglary - Business/Commercial

11:09 Follow Up Investigation

 (This story has been updated with new information from Taft Police)

10:08 Traffic Stop

6:50 Traffic Stop 

6:11 Vandalism - Less than $1,000

The Kern County District Attorney, Supervisor Zack Scrivner and Taft Union High School are teaming up to present a catalytic converter prevention event in Taft on Saturday.

Taft and the western edge of the San Joaquin valley are under a wind advisory until 6 pm. Tuesday.

The Taft Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday night that their Board of Directors has chosen the West Kern Oil Museum as the Grand Marshals for the 77th Annual Christmas Parade. The Parade is scheduled to roll on Monday, December 5th at 6:00p.m. along Center Street.

6:52 False Alarms

7:49 Welfare Check - Misc.

8:42 Welfare Check - Misc.

Kern Council of Governments is seeking nominations for its 2022 Regional Awards of Merit ceremony, which honors those programs, organizations, and individuals who are making life in the Kern region better through innovative, cooperative efforts.

7:46 Animal Control

The Southern San Joaquin Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Taft College Student Center as an Outstanding Geotechnical Project in 2022.

9:41 Welfare Check - Misc.

7:35 Traffic Accident - Non Injury

The Taft Chamber of Commerce has announced the date and theme for the 77th annual Christmas Parade.

9:48 Missing Juvenile

6:25 Theft under $50

10:39 Assist other Departments

The Kern County Board of Supervisors met today as scheduled for the Oct. 25 Board Meeting. Supervisor Phillip Peters (District 1), Chairman Zack Scrivner (District 2), Supervisor Mike Maggard (District 3), Supervisor David Couch (District 4), and Supervisor Leticia Perez (District 5) were in…

10:18 Warrant Arrest - Other Agency

7:32 Animal Control

Kern County Public Works hosts monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events throughout the County and an event will be held near Taft in late October.

The Taft College Foundation has reached its goal of raising $1,000,000 for TC's 100-year Centennial Anniversary

Mt. Pinos Ranger District is offering limited free public firewood gathering at the western edge of the community of Pine Mountain Club.

7:41 Traffic Accident - Non Injury

6:39 Domestic Violence - Knife/Cut Instr

A large power outage is affecting nearly 2,500 PG&E customers in Taft.

Taft Police are investigating a stabbing early Sunday that sent a man to the hospital with a serious leg injury.

Fire destroyed a motor home behind a house on the 400 block of Olive Saturday late Saturday afternoon.

7:16 Noise Disturbance - Non Criminal

7:24 Disturbing the Peace

If elected in November, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dahle said he would bring California closer to energy independence and protect the environment better that Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Public libraries provide critical resources to some of Kern County's most vulnerable residents on a daily basis. Because overdoses can occur anywhere, it's appropriate for staff working in public spaces such as a public library, be trained to administer and distribute Narcan, just as they wo…

12:01 Assist Stranded Motorist