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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.

3-Year-Old Kidnapped by Teen Who Attacked Dad with Plunger, Police Report

3-Year-Old Kidnapped by Teen Who Attacked Dad with Plunger, Police Report

Knoxville, Tennessee — A 19-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly beating a man with a plunger and fleeing with his toddler. Charles Coffman ...

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17-Year-Old Charged After Uncle Dies from Beating Tied to Sleepover Dispute

17-Year-Old Charged After Uncle Dies from Beating Tied to Sleepover Dispute

Waukesha, Wisconsin — A tragic incident unfolded in Waukesha after 17-year-old Ronnie Fuentez allegedly beat his uncle, who was also his roommate, over a ...

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Police Who Conceal Faces May Face Charges Under New California Proposal

Police Who Conceal Faces May Face Charges Under New California Proposal

Sacramento, California — California lawmakers are pushing forward with a new bill aimed at increasing transparency and public trust in law enforcement, which would ...

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Chicken Finger Chain Quietly Spreads Nationwide in Massive Growth Move

Chicken Finger Chain Quietly Spreads Nationwide in Massive Growth Move

Raising Cane’s, the fast-food chain famous for its chicken fingers, continues to expand its presence across the United States, with three new restaurants opening ...

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CHP to Pay $10M Settlement After Paralyzing Salinas Man During Arres

CHP to Pay $10M Settlement After Paralyzing Salinas Man During Arrest

San Francisco, California – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has agreed to pay $10 million to Liza Gold, the mother of Ari Gold, after ...

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San Francisco Bookstores Pull J.K. Rowling Titles in Support of Trans Rights

San Francisco Bookstores Pull J.K. Rowling Titles in Support of Trans Rights

In San Francisco, California, two independent bookstores are making a bold statement by removing books by J.K. Rowling, the famed author of the Harry ...

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DOJ Probes University of California Over Hiring Discrimination Concerns

DOJ Probes University of California Over Hiring Discrimination Concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a formal investigation into the University of California (UC) system and its individual campuses, citing concerns ...

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Oklahoma Proposes Ban on Soda, Candy in Food Stamp Purchases

Oklahoma Proposes Ban on Soda, Candy in Food Stamp Purchases

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced Thursday that the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from ...

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North Dakota Weighs Two Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines Crossing the State

North Dakota Weighs Two Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines Crossing the State

Bismarck, North Dakota – Two companies, Intensity Infrastructure Partners and WBI Energy, are planning to build underground pipelines spanning over 350 miles across North ...

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Bison Dies in Yellowstone Hot Spring, Highlighting Park’s Hidden Dangers

Bison Dies in Yellowstone Hot Spring, Highlighting Park’s Hidden Dangers

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming – A tragic accident occurred over the weekend at one of Yellowstone’s most iconic locations, Grand Prismatic Spring, when a ...

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