City of Taft, CA

Taft, founded at the height of the Oil Boom in 1910, is a city whose heritage spans more than a century. Taft is located in the heart of Californias oil and energy country, 35 miles SW of Bakersfield and less than two hours north of Los Angeles. With a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities and activities, Taft is a community with many amenities that provide an exceptional quality of life for its residents and business community. The school districts and Taft College have earned a reputation for academic excellence and for offering high quality student support services. Taft has a diverse and thriving economic business community. The City of Taft is committed to assisting businesses in strengthening and improving their organizations. There is an abundance of available land for development in the City, with planned housing developments and industrial parks currently under construction. Visit Taft. Enjoy the Carrizo Plains National Monument, the H...