Feature Story
Three Years of the Taft Independent
Three years ago this week, the Taft Independent began weekly publication of our locally owned newspaper, and life on the Westside has not been the same since. We are proud to be able to provide our readers with a second source of local news and information, as well as present news, features, editorials, community voices and our other popular articles in our unique tabloid format. Not many small communities have two newspapers, let alone one. Having two media give readers more ch...
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Taft City Finance Committee Considers 2009-10 Budget Amid State Budget Crisis
by Michael Long
The Taft City Council Finance Committee met Tuesday to consider the city’s 2009-10 budget amid concerns that the state could take as much as $600,000 from the city to solve California’s $2...
Community Voices
Taft 4th of July, Time to Remember and Appreciate
By Congressman Kevin McCarthy
Each year, the 4th of July marks a day when all Americans join together to remember and appreciate the freedom we enjoy as a nation. The 4th of July allows us to remember our country’s heritage, ...
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Taft Westside Little League Receives $35,000 Donation From Synagro For Batting Cage Complex
The Westside Little League of Taft, CA is proud to announce that Synagro Technologies, Inc. has made a generous donation in the amount of $35,000 to allow the League to construct a batting c...
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Taft Plans Independence Day Fireworks Show, Other Cities Cancel
Taft’s firework show will go on as planned this Saturday at 9 p.m. at Franklin Field, despite worries to the contrary. However, other Californian cities are not as lucky. Due to the eco...
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Maricopa Gets New Police Chief
Officer Gene Fretheim will be replacing outgoing Chief Paul Stotesbury who recently moved out of state. Officer Fretheim is from the Los Angeles area and brings an impressive career...
Faith & Family
Pastor Jim's Ponderings: Freedom
by Jim Beilstein
I was driving home from work, in the rain, on a four lane interstate highway outside Houston, Texas when I came upon a surreal scene and immediately slammed on my brakes. Fortunately I was abl...
Westside Watcher
Time to Man Up, Governor Schwarzenegger: Taft Mayor Dave Noerr
Mayor Dave Noerr tells Governor that city is tired of state’s irresponsible spending
June 23, 2009 The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger- Governor of California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Schwarzenegger- : I am writing you to express my extreme oppositi...
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Taft City Council to Discuss Proposed 3 Story, 49-Unit Apartment Complex on Rails-to-Trails
by Michael Long
The Taft City Council will discuss a proposed 49 unit apartment complex that would be built on the city owned Rail-to-Trails- property at the council meeting this Tuesday. The city receiv...
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Taft Animal Control: Keep Your Pets Safe This 4th of July
The Kern County Animal Control Department is encouraging Kern County residents to take preventative measures during July 4th celebrations to ensure that pets remain at home, safe, healthy ...
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Fireworks not Allowed in Los Padres National Forest
Forest Service officials are reminding Los Padres National Forest visitors that the possession or use of fireworks, including the “safe and sane” variety, is strictly prohibited in the forest a...
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Tumbleweed Festival Coming to Derby Acres Saturday, July 11th
The Derby Acres Tumbleweed Festival will take place on Saturday, July 11th and promises to bring lots of family fun and entertainment to the rural West Kern County community. Located 1...
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