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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.

Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found Alive in Woods After 3-Day Search

Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found Alive in Woods After 3-Day Search

HAMILTON, OHIO — Relief and joy swept through an Ohio community on July 4th after 12-year-old Cameron Jones was found safe — three days after ...

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9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Left in Car for 8 Hours While Mom Worked

9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Left in Car for 8 Hours While Mom Worked

Galena Park, TEXAS — A tragic case of neglect has shaken the community after a 9-year-old girl died on July 1 when she was ...

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5-Year-Old Accidentally Shot During Road Rage Incident, Sippy Cup Hit by Bullet

5-Year-Old Accidentally Shot During Road Rage Incident, Sippy Cup Hit by Bullet

CARY, N.C. — A road rage incident in Cary turned tragic when a 5-year-old girl was struck by a bullet that tore through her leg ...

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Florida Senators Address DeSantis’ Budget Vetoes, Northeast Florida Priorities

Florida Senators Address DeSantis’ Budget Vetoes, Northeast Florida Priorities

Jacksonville, Florida — As Florida’s new state budget goes into effect, lawmakers are responding to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s line-item vetoes, which cut certain projects approved ...

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DOJ Tampa Man Stole $500,000 from Employer to Pay Off Debt, Fund Vacations

DOJ: Tampa Man Stole $500,000 from Employer to Pay Off Debt, Fund Vacations

Tampa, Florida — A Tampa man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and illegal firearm possession, according to ...

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Cocaine, Marijuana Valued at $20M Seized by U.S. Coast Guard

Cocaine, Marijuana Valued at $20M Seized by U.S. Coast Guard

Miami Beach, FL — The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced the interception of over $20 million worth of illicit drugs this week following four coordinated ...

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130 Pounds of Fentanyl Found in Flatbed Trailer, U.S. Border Patrol Says

130 Pounds of Fentanyl Found in Flatbed Trailer, U.S. Border Patrol Says

Pine Valley, CA — In one of the largest fentanyl busts in recent San Diego County history, U.S. Border Patrol agents seized nearly 129 pounds ...

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Human Remains Discovered at Site of Northern California Fireworks Explosion

Human Remains Discovered at Site of Northern California Fireworks Explosion

Esparto, CA — Authorities confirmed Friday that human remains have been found at the site of a devastating fireworks explosion and fire earlier this week ...

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Steakhouse Opens on Long Island Celebrating Local Revolutionary War Spies

Steakhouse Opens on Long Island Celebrating Local Revolutionary War Spies

Setauket, NY — A new steakhouse in Long Island’s Setauket is serving up more than fine cuts of meat — it’s also dishing out history, ...

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Long Island Mayor Resigns After 87% Tax Hike, $1.5M Antisemitism Lawsuit Fallout

Long Island Mayor Resigns After 87% Tax Hike, $1.5M Antisemitism Lawsuit Fallout

Atlantic Beach, NY — A Long Island community is in political turmoil after nearly all of its top elected officials, including the mayor and deputy ...

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