Sinkhole in Taft approaches several homes

TAFT, CA- Heavy rain caused a long sinkhole to open up, very close to some homes, in Taft.

The building department will send out an engineer today to inspect a gas line beneath sinkhole, measuring about 200-feet in length, 2 feet wide and 4 feet deep.

Kern County Fire and the Building Department said it was ok for residents to remain in their homes.

The sinkhole runs alongside several homes in Taft on Van Buren Street.

Residents say it also happened back in December whe