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Hello again Taft! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 41.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.


📸 Around Taft

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I think the USPS mail was about a hour later than usual in Taft Heights.
    I thought maybe due to fog but probably it was because they are training a new person. I do not know, that is my guess. We had 2 people delivering… (Nextdoor Taft)
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Utility Person - Taft, CA in Taft. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Warehouse Worker Shipping and Receiving - Full Time in Bakersfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Taft here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bakersfield

  • Bakersfield City School District's new smartphone policy to be introduced on Tuesday (kget.com)
  • Kern County appoints Kendra Graham as County Counsel, Craig Murphy as planning director (bakersfieldnow.com)
  • Kim C. M. Sloat (portlandtribune.com)

Shafter

  • City of Shafter to prepare for potential sales tax measure on 2026 ballot (kget.com)

Ok Taft! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Taft

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Taft

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.