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Doris Oliver

Doris Oliver is a proud Ridgecrest native with a deep passion for bringing local stories to light. With over 2 years of experience in community reporting, Doris has built a trusted voice in the Community. Her work focuses on covering the issues that matter most to Ridgecrest residents — from public safety and education to local government and community events. Driven by a belief that informed citizens make stronger communities, Doris is committed to delivering accurate, timely, and impactful news. Through ridgecrestpact.org, she aims to bridge the gap between people and the stories shaping their everyday lives — making local news accessible, engaging, and meaningful.

New Road Regulations: Lane-Splitting and Filtering Legalized in Key States

New Road Regulations: Lane-Splitting and Filtering Legalized in Key States

The landscape of road traffic regulations is evolving, particularly when it comes to motorcyclists maneuvering through traffic. Lane splitting, which involves motorcyclists riding between ...

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New Speed Limit Confirmed for North Dakota, Takes Effect August 1

New Speed Limit Confirmed for North Dakota, Takes Effect August 1

In a move that aligns North Dakota with two of its neighboring states, the state has officially increased the speed limit on interstate highways ...

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New Bill Would Restrict Corporate Ownership of Single-Family Homes in California

New Bill Would Restrict Corporate Ownership of Single-Family Homes in California

Sacramento, California – California’s housing crisis has reached a new boiling point, with a recent revelation showing how Wall Street-backed investment companies have increasingly ...

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Another Round of Mass Layoffs Hits Microsoft, Thousands Affected

Another Round of Mass Layoffs Hits Microsoft, Thousands Affected

Redmond, Washington – Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees as part of a restructuring effort to streamline its operations and focus on strategic ...

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San Diego County Rents Rise 4.1%; City Sees 9.3% Spike, Survey Finds

San Diego County Rents Rise 4.1%; City Sees 9.3% Spike, Survey Finds

San Diego County, California – Rents across San Diego County have increased by 4.1% year-over-year, with the city of San Diego experiencing a significant ...

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SDUSD Trump’s Funding Freeze Could Cost San Diego Schools $13 Million

SDUSD: Trump’s Funding Freeze Could Cost San Diego Schools $13 Million

California – The Trump administration’s recent freeze on over $6 billion in federal grants could jeopardize summer programming and after-school services for low-income families ...

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San Diego Beach Destinations Face Water Alerts Before July 4th Festivities

San Diego Beach Destinations Face Water Alerts Before July 4th Festivities

San Diego County, California – This Fourth of July weekend, beachgoers in San Diego County may need to rethink their beach plans. The county’s Beach ...

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Historic Grocery Store Brand Files for Bankruptcy After 140 Years

Historic Grocery Store Brand Files for Bankruptcy After 140 Years

Walnut Creek, California: Del Monte, the iconic producer of canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is actively seeking a ...

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Controversy as Immigration Agents Seen Urinating at Pico Rivera School

Controversy as Immigration Agents Seen Urinating at Pico Rivera School

Pico Rivera, California: School surveillance cameras captured an unsettling scene at Ruben Salazar High School in Pico Rivera, California, on June 17, when nearly ...

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Marine Veteran Fatally Shot in Front of Son After Confronting Men, Police Say

Marine Veteran Fatally Shot in Front of Son After Confronting Men, Police Say

Houston, Texas – Two men, Marko Cinan, 23, and Justin Joshua Guzman, 22, have been charged with the murder of Anthony Sanders, a 30-year-old Marine ...

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