Avatar photo

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.

More Than 100 New Florida Laws Go Into Effect Tuesday

More Than 100 New Florida Laws Go Into Effect Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, Floridians will see a range of new laws take effect across the state. Among the most notable changes are a statewide ban ...

|
California Designer Addresses Trump-Led ICE Raids with Statement at Paris Fashion Week

California Designer Addresses Trump-Led ICE Raids with Statement at Paris Fashion Week

Fashion designer Willy Chavarria made a powerful statement about the Trump-led ICE raids targeting his home state of California during his runway show at ...

|
New Poll Shows Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Transgenderism Could Boost NJ Gov Bid

New Poll Shows Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Transgenderism Could Boost NJ Gov Bid

A new poll suggests that Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has a path to victory in the upcoming New Jersey governor’s race by focusing ...

|
Evacuations Ordered as Mindy Fire Grows to 100 Acres in Riverside County

Evacuations Ordered as Mindy Fire Grows to 100 Acres in Riverside County

Riverside County, California – A fast-moving wildfire in Riverside County, known as the Mindy Fire, has rapidly expanded to approximately 100 acres as of ...

|
Denver Zoo Closes Early Amid Concerns Over TikTok ‘Takeover’ Trend

Denver Zoo Closes Early Amid Concerns Over TikTok ‘Takeover’ Trend

Denver, Colorado – The Denver Zoo made the decision to close early on Saturday after a planned teen “takeover” went viral on TikTok, sparking ...

|
New York Father Accused of Killing Newborn Daughter with Crossbow

New York Father Accused of Killing Newborn Daughter with Crossbow

Colesville, New York – An Upstate New York man, Patrick D. Proefriedt, 28, was sentenced on Friday to 25 years to life in prison ...

|
Stampede at NYC Pride Event After Bear Spray Incident Leaves More Than 50 Injured

Stampede at NYC Pride Event After Bear Spray Incident Leaves More Than 50 Injured

Washington Square Park, New York City: A Pride celebration at Washington Square Park on Sunday evening turned chaotic when false reports of gunfire, coupled ...

|
Sam’s Club Launches $19.99 Annual Membership with Auto-Renewal

Sam’s Club Launches $19.99 Annual Membership with Auto-Renewal

If you’re a bargain hunter or simply looking for a deal, Sam’s Club has just made waves in the warehouse-membership world by offering a ...

|
Potential SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Assistance for Thousands of San Diegan Families

Potential SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Assistance for Thousands of San Diegan Families

Washington, D.C. – In a narrow 51-49 vote, the U.S. Senate passed a massive spending package Saturday night, moving it one step closer to ...

|
Return-to-Office Order Delayed for Thousands of California State Employees

Return-to-Office Order Delayed for Thousands of California State Employees

Sacramento, California – Nearly 100,000 state workers in California will have their return-to-office mandate delayed for another year, under a new agreement between Governor ...

|