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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.

85 Koi Fish Stolen from Restaurant Pond, Sheriff Reports

85 Koi Fish Stolen from Restaurant Pond, Sheriff Reports

YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA — A Yucaipa man has been arrested on grand theft charges after he and another individual allegedly stole 85 Koi fish from ...

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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Panel Could Shift Public Health Landscape, Bay Area doctors say

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Could Shift Public Health Landscape, Bay Area doctors say

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite promises to avoid disrupting the U.S. vaccine system, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be on the verge of ...

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Report Names Corcoran-Hanford as Most Affordable Metro in California

Report Names Corcoran-Hanford as Most Affordable Metro in California

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — While many parts of California continue to grapple with skyrocketing home prices, Central California has emerged as a region where housing ...

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SF Pride Launches 2025 Celebration Centered on ‘Queer Joy Is Resistance’

SF Pride Launches 2025 Celebration Centered on ‘Queer Joy Is Resistance’

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — San Francisco Pride has officially arrived, marking the start of one of the largest and most anticipated LGBTQ+ celebrations in ...

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California Bill Takes Aim at Homelessness With Plan for Regional Housing Agency

California Bill Takes Aim at Homelessness With Plan for Regional Housing Agency

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — A bold, first-of-its-kind plan to address homelessness will be unveiled in Sacramento on Wednesday. State Senator Angelique Ashby is introducing a ...

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ICE Arrests 11 Iranians in U.S. as Middle East Tensions Escalate

ICE Arrests 11 Iranians in U.S. as Middle East Tensions Escalate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agents arrested 11 Iranians living in the U.S. in recent days, officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced ...

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60 Children Reunited With Families After U.S. Marshals Operation in Florida

60 Children Reunited With Families After U.S. Marshals Operation in Florida

TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA — A two-week investigation aimed at recovering critically missing children culminated in the successful rescue of 60 children in the Tampa ...

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Trump Says Republicans Should Skip Holiday Recess Over Budget Delay

Trump Says Republicans Should Skip Holiday Recess Over Budget Delay

President Donald Trump is pushing for Congress to pass the fiscal year 2026 budget bill before lawmakers go on Independence Day recess next week. ...

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L.A. Grandmother Self-Deports After 36 Years in U.S. Amid ICE Raids

L.A. Grandmother Self-Deports After 36 Years in U.S. Amid ICE Raids

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids intensified across Los Angeles in recent weeks, Julie Ear and her family ...

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California Drivers Face Gas Price Increase Starting July 1

California Drivers Face Gas Price Increase Starting July 1

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — California drivers should prepare for an increase in fuel costs starting July 1, as state authorities have announced an increase in ...

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