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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.

Police Man Shot Family Chihuahua, Threatened His Three Young Children

Police: Man Shot Family Chihuahua, Threatened His Three Young Children

North Charleston, South Carolina – A South Carolina man, Chavas Rhodes, 30, is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening his children and shooting the ...

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Boston’s Logan Airport Increases Ride-Share and Parking Charges

Boston’s Logan Airport Increases Ride-Share and Parking Charges

Logan, Boston – Logan Airport in Boston has increased its fees for both Uber and Lyft rides, as well as parking in its garages, ...

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Trash Pickup Disrupted in These 14 Massachusetts Cities Due to Strike

Trash Pickup Disrupted in These 14 Massachusetts Cities Due to Strike

Massachusetts – A trash collectors’ strike is causing widespread disruption across 14 cities and towns in Massachusetts, as more than 400 workers from Republic ...

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Stolen Rolls-Royce Cracks $1.5M Car Theft Ring in North Texas

Stolen Rolls-Royce Cracks $1.5M Car Theft Ring in North Texas

Plano, Texas – A multi-agency investigation has successfully dismantled a high-end auto theft ring after a stolen 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre led authorities to uncover ...

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Submerged Car With Human Remains May Solve 15-Year-Old Missing Person Case

Submerged Car With Human Remains May Solve 15-Year-Old Missing Person Case

Long Island, New York – A dive team uncovered human remains inside a barnacle-covered car submerged underwater at a Long Island beach — a ...

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'Grass wasn’t greener on the other side': Hundreds of Sheep Wander Onto California Mountain Road

‘Grass wasn’t greener on the other side’: Hundreds of Sheep Wander Onto California Mountain Road

Santa Barbara, California – More than 300 sheep were on the “lamb” last week in California, according to police, who had to wrangle the ...

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Golden Gate Bridge Tolls Go Up, Bay Area Riders See Transit Fare Hikes

Golden Gate Bridge Tolls Go Up, Bay Area Riders See Transit Fare Hikes

San Francisco, California – The cost of commuting on several Bay Area transit agencies, as well as driving on the Golden Gate Bridge, has ...

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California Proposes First-in-the-Nation Smoke Damage Insurance Standard

California Proposes First-in-the-Nation Smoke Damage Insurance Standard

After countless complaints from fire survivors whose homes are left standing but covered in potentially toxic soot, the California Department of Insurance has launched ...

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U.S. Tornado Season Breaks Records with Highest Activity in Over a Decade

U.S. Tornado Season Breaks Records with Highest Activity in Over a Decade

The 2025 tornado season in the United States has emerged as one of the most active in over a decade, with more tornado reports ...

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DMV Ends Automatic License Renewal in California, Adds Written Test Requirement

DMV Ends Automatic License Renewal in California, Adds Written Test Requirement

California has announced important changes regarding the renewal of driver’s licenses, especially for individuals over the age of 70. Starting soon, older adults who ...

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