Spokane County, situated in the western part of Washington state and bordering King, Skagit, and Chelan counties, is a vital component of the Seattle metropolitan area. As of 2022 estimates, it boasts a population of around 549,690 residents. Spokane, the county seat, holds the distinction of being the state’s second-largest city after Seattle. The county … Read more
Clayton County, Georgia, sits at the heart of the state, bordered by Fulton, DeKalb, Henry, and Spalding counties. It’s an integral part of the sprawling Atlanta metropolitan area and is home to approximately 297,000 residents, as per the 2020 census. The county seat and its largest city are Jonesboro. The county’s name honors Augustin Smith … Read more
It has been a decade since Jorge Ramirez Jr., affectionately known as ‘Pelon,’ tragically lost his life in an encounter with the Bakersfield Police Department. In 2013, Ramirez was fatally shot outside the Four Points Sheraton hotel parking lot. The official account provided by the Bakersfield Police Department indicated that Ramirez had been operating as … Read more
Monroe County, located in the western part of New York State, boasts a population of approximately 752,035 residents. The county’s central hub is Rochester, the state’s third-largest city. Within its borders, Monroe County hosts a diversified economic landscape, encompassing healthcare, education, manufacturing, and tourism. Yet, amidst this prosperity, the county grapples with certain socio-economic challenges, … Read more
The Ridgecrest Republican Women are hosting a luncheon event scheduled for Friday, September 15th, running from noon to 1:30 p.m. This engaging gathering will take place at Casey’s Restaurant, conveniently located at 1337 N China Lake Blvd. Our distinguished guest speaker for this event is Ridgecrest Police Captain Justin Dampier. He will be delivering insightful … Read more
A man in Southern California, who spent five days trapped at the bottom of a ravine without food or water, is now sharing his story of rescue and his experiences during that challenging time. Calvin Smith was returning home to Ridgecrest last week when his truck veered off a remote road and plummeted 100 feet … Read more
On Monday evening, businesses in the 800 block of North China Lake Boulevard experienced some commotion when a hit and run driver collided with a fire hydrant in the parking area in front of the stores. The incident took place around 7:45 p.m. Allegedly, a man struck the fire hydrant with his vehicle and then … Read more
The Ridgecrest City Council has given the green light for an additional $556,000 in funding for the new Pinney Pool project. Originally, the estimated cost for the pool project ranged from $12 to $13 million. These extra funds will cover the expenses for design, bidding, and construction services for the new Sgt. John Pinney Memorial … Read more
In an intriguing turn of events, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed the recovery of a woman who fell victim to a kidnapping incident in Mexico precisely a year ago. Monica de Leon Barba, a resident of San Mateo, has been successfully liberated by her captors on the 14th of July, as reported … Read more
California’s BAKERSFIELD (KBAK/KBFX) – In order to identify two ladies and a man accused of taking an elderly woman’s wallet and using her credit and debit cards, the Ridgecrest Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance. In order to identify two ladies and a man accused of taking an elderly woman’s wallet and using her … Read more