Welcome to Taft, California!

From the remnants of old wooden oil derricks that stood as guardian sentinels to the green sloping hills of an oasis-like golf course, Taft is a city of contrasts—a quaint village on one hand, a progressive city on the rise on the other. From its colorful history to its dynamic present to its promising future, Taft is and will be for countless generations to come, a place to call home.

City News and Announcements

Welcome to our new, improved and updated website! We at the City of Taft are in the process of populating the site with current information.

Due to the recent publicity concerning public employee salaries, the City of Taft would like to take this opportunity to provide each position salary. Please use the link below to access the California State Controller's Office.

Local Government Compensation Reports

The City of Taft is currently preparing a webpage that will contain frequently asked questions pertaining to the annexation procedures. Until the webpage is complete, Please use the link below to access the Kern County's Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), Annexation Frequently Asked Questions page.

LAFC0 Frequently Asked Questions

OILWORKER MONUMENT DEDICATION

On October 15, 2010, the Oilworker Monument Committee, comprised of numerous local volunteers, dedicated the Oilworker Monument to the City of Taft.

The Oilworker Monument, designed by Benjamin Victor, honors the men and women who worked in the oilfield industry. The preparation and construction of the monument evidences the spirit and commitment of the people of Taft. The City of Taft is proud of its history and its community members.

The Oilworker Monument is located on 6th Street and Supply Row, please stop by and experience the joy of 100 years of pride. For more information regarding the Oilworker Monument, please visit their website.