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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.

CalFresh Announces July 2025 Food Stamp Distribution Dates

CalFresh Announces July 2025 Food Stamp Distribution Dates

California – California’s largest food assistance program, CalFresh (also known as SNAP at the federal level), will begin depositing its July 2025 benefits on ...

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Stolen Vehicle Suspects Spark Separate Police Pursuits in Three Bay Area Counties

Stolen Vehicle Suspects Spark Separate Police Pursuits in Three Bay Area Counties

Vallejo, California – A dramatic pursuit across multiple cities and jurisdictions unfolded on Friday when two suspects in a suspected stolen car led law ...

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Fugitive Woman Who Stuffed Stabbing Victim's Body in Futon Arrested Across the Atlantic

Fugitive Woman Who Stuffed Stabbing Victim’s Body in Futon Arrested Across the Atlantic

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A 28-year-old woman, Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes, has been arrested in Madrid, Spain, after months of investigation into the murder of Yuleisy Carolina ...

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Ex-Marine Charged in Girlfriend’s Murder to Have Preliminary Hearing Reopened

Ex-Marine Charged in Girlfriend’s Murder to Have Preliminary Hearing Reopened

San Diego, California – A former Marine, Raymond Samuel McLeod Jr., charged with the 2016 strangulation death of his girlfriend, Krystal Mitchell, will get ...

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Arkansas Mother Sentenced After Giving Children Marijuana Edibles and Vape Pen

Arkansas Mother Sentenced After Giving Children Marijuana Edibles and Vape Pen

Brookland, Arkansas — A 36-year-old mother in Arkansas has been sentenced to 120 days in prison after she admitted to giving her children marijuana and ...

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Two Arrested in Connection With Human Smuggling Operation in Los Angeles

Two Arrested in Connection With Human Smuggling Operation in Los Angeles

In a significant operation, federal agents arrested two individuals at a home in the San Fernando Valley that authorities describe as a hub for ...

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San Francisco Pride Weekend: Road Closures and What to Know Before You Go

San Francisco Pride Weekend: Road Closures and What to Know Before You Go

The San Francisco Pride Parade and Pride Celebration are just around the corner! Whether you’re attending the parade or the festivities, here’s everything you ...

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Minimum Wage Hike in 15 States Across the U.S. Starting This July

Minimum Wage Hike in 15 States Across the U.S. Starting This July

Starting July 1, hundreds of thousands of workers across Alaska, Oregon, Washington, D.C., and several cities and counties will see their paychecks grow as ...

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Four Charged in Alleged Multi-Million-Dollar COVID-19 Tax Fraud Operation

Four Charged in Alleged Multi-Million-Dollar COVID-19 Tax Fraud Operation

Federal officials have charged four individuals from California with the largest COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme ever identified in the U.S., totaling more than ...

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July 4th Forecast Rain Showers Expected Across the South Alongside Fireworks

July 4th Forecast: Rain Showers Expected Across the South Alongside Fireworks

A record-breaking 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel in the days leading up to the July 4th weekend, with 62.2 million planning to ...

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