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
A few months ago, I had written your paper on AB 1353. I’ll say it again: this bill is bad for customers. We all have to follow it, though, because it’s the law. I pointed out that it is too hard to keep track of the different kinds of trash, when they should be picked … Read more
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Ridgecrest Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public to identify two women and a man who are accused of stealing an elderly woman’s wallet and using her credit and debit cards. The police have noted that one of the women has distinctive tattoos on her arms. According to the … Read more
The Ridgecrest Community Garden celebrated its inaugural Juneteenth event, inviting the public to partake in various enjoyable activities and concluding with a complimentary barbecue. Founded in 2020 by Tyrone and Gabriela Ledford under the nonprofit organization Holistic Divine Innovations, the garden aimed to address the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The initial idea behind … Read more
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Funding provided by the Biden-Harris Administration will assist California in granting all families reliable and affordable high-speed Internet access. This funding adds to California’s already substantial $6 billion investment in establishing the largest broadband infrastructure network in the country. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has released a statement in response to the Biden-Harris … Read more