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Federal task force arrests fugitive in Ridgecrest, no immigration raids: Police - KBAK
Federal task force arrests fugitive in Ridgecrest, no immigration raids: Police KBAK
Published on 2 July 2025 | 2:47 am
'Pain I wouldn't wish on anyone': Family mourns loss of teen shot, killed in Newburg - WLKY
'Pain I wouldn't wish on anyone': Family mourns loss of teen shot, killed in Newburg WLKY
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:10 am
Ridgecrest Freedom Fest fire: Fireworks show ends early after huge blaze breaks out, shocking videos surface - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Ridgecrest Freedom Fest fire: Fireworks show ends early after huge blaze breaks out, shocking videos surface - Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
Published on 29 June 2025 | 8:16 am
Fire ends Freedom Fest fireworks show early - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Fire ends Freedom Fest fireworks show early The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 29 June 2025 | 5:03 am
Ridgecrest Pride Festival held Saturday - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Ridgecrest Pride Festival held Saturday The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 28 June 2025 | 5:30 pm
Op-Ed: No need for political violence in Ridgecrest - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Op-Ed: No need for political violence in Ridgecrest The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 27 June 2025 | 8:25 pm
Thomas Ross McCoy Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary - Legacy.com
Thomas Ross McCoy Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary Legacy.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 5:44 am
Officer Steven Kinzler newly sworn to serve Ridgecrest - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Officer Steven Kinzler newly sworn to serve Ridgecrest The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:30 pm
New leadership for The Salvation Army Ridgecrest effective July 1 - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
New leadership for The Salvation Army Ridgecrest effective July 1 The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:24 pm
Louisville police seek answers in fatal shooting of teen in Newburg - WHAS11
Louisville police seek answers in fatal shooting of teen in Newburg WHAS11
Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:43 am
John Gardner Turner Jr Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary - Legacy.com
John Gardner Turner Jr Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary Legacy.com
Published on 21 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Caltrans announces lane closures on Highway 178 in Ridgecrest next week - KBAK
Caltrans announces lane closures on Highway 178 in Ridgecrest next week KBAK
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Odessa Newman-Staples Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary - Legacy.com
Odessa Newman-Staples Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary Legacy.com
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle near Ridgecrest: CHP - KGET.com
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle near Ridgecrest: CHP KGET.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle near Ridgecrest: CHP - Yahoo
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle near Ridgecrest: CHP Yahoo
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Man shot in arm at Ridgecrest Park in Largo; no suspect in custody - wtsp.com
Man shot in arm at Ridgecrest Park in Largo; no suspect in custody wtsp.com
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest Pitchers hold Robert's Hooks Open - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Ridgecrest Pitchers hold Robert's Hooks Open The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 14 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
UPDATE: Man killed in Thursday night crash at Ridgecrest Blvd. and Jacks Ranch Road identified - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
UPDATE: Man killed in Thursday night crash at Ridgecrest Blvd. and Jacks Ranch Road identified The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 13 June 2025 | 8:02 pm
No injuries in Ridgecrest Blvd. crash midday Friday - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
No injuries in Ridgecrest Blvd. crash midday Friday The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Glenda Lee Smith Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary - Legacy.com
Glenda Lee Smith Obituary (2025) - Ridgecrest, CA - Holland & Lyons Mortuary Legacy.com
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest PD to conduct DUI checkpoint - KGET.com
Ridgecrest PD to conduct DUI checkpoint KGET.com
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
No reportable action at special Ridgecrest City Council meeting - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
No reportable action at special Ridgecrest City Council meeting The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest PD reassures residents: no anticipated unrest amid planned peaceful protest - KBAK
Ridgecrest PD reassures residents: no anticipated unrest amid planned peaceful protest KBAK
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
85-year-old motorcyclist identified in fatal crash on Hwy. 178 near Ridgecrest - KBAK
85-year-old motorcyclist identified in fatal crash on Hwy. 178 near Ridgecrest KBAK
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner: Ridgecrest man dies in collision | News - Bakersfield.com
Coroner: Ridgecrest man dies in collision | News Bakersfield.com
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New chapter for native celebration: Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival evolves into Regional Hoop Dance Championship - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
New chapter for native celebration: Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival evolves into Regional Hoop Dance Championship The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest Police recover 3D-printed firearm following foot pursuit | News - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Ridgecrest Police recover 3D-printed firearm following foot pursuit | News The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police recover partially 3D printed handgun, arrest man after dispute - KBAK
Ridgecrest police recover partially 3D printed handgun, arrest man after dispute KBAK
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man arrested, 3D gun seized in Ridgecrest - KGET.com
Man arrested, 3D gun seized in Ridgecrest KGET.com
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest man dies of injuries years after assault in LA: coroner - KGET.com
Ridgecrest man dies of injuries years after assault in LA: coroner KGET.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Parolee leads Ridgecrest police on high-speed chase, officer nearly avoids head-on crash - KBAK
Parolee leads Ridgecrest police on high-speed chase, officer nearly avoids head-on crash KBAK
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police arrest man after home invasion; guns, jewelry, and vehicle recovered - KBAK
Ridgecrest police arrest man after home invasion; guns, jewelry, and vehicle recovered KBAK
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
3 arrested on suspicion of fentanyl, firearms possession: Ridgecrest PD - KGET.com
3 arrested on suspicion of fentanyl, firearms possession: Ridgecrest PD KGET.com
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police seize pound of fentanyl, arrest 3 in operation - KBAK
Ridgecrest police seize pound of fentanyl, arrest 3 in operation KBAK
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Competency hearing set for Ridgecrest stabbing suspect - KGET.com
Competency hearing set for Ridgecrest stabbing suspect KGET.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Two new stop signs in Ridgecrest - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Two new stop signs in Ridgecrest The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest PD: Wofford Heights man arrested after high-speed chase and kidnapping - KBAK
Ridgecrest PD: Wofford Heights man arrested after high-speed chase and kidnapping KBAK
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Hell on Wheels’ Truck to Blast Dying Pigs’ Cries Outside Ridgecrest Eateries - PETA
‘Hell on Wheels’ Truck to Blast Dying Pigs’ Cries Outside Ridgecrest Eateries PETA
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspect in custody after stabbing during robbery at Fastrip - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Suspect in custody after stabbing during robbery at Fastrip The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 25 April 2025 | 4:36 am
Attempted murder suspect arrested minutes after Ridgecrest stabbing - KBAK
Attempted murder suspect arrested minutes after Ridgecrest stabbing KBAK
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing woman in Ridgecrest - KGET.com
Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing woman in Ridgecrest KGET.com
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burros Corrals Wild Horse and Burro Adoption - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burros Corrals Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest Apartments police scene - FOX13 Memphis
Ridgecrest Apartments police scene FOX13 Memphis
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Dothan church preschool evacuated after electric fire - WTVY
Dothan church preschool evacuated after electric fire WTVY
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest Apartments a hotbed for crime with more than 80 calls this year - WREG.com
Ridgecrest Apartments a hotbed for crime with more than 80 calls this year WREG.com
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man wanted for shooting 6-year-old boy, adult at Ridgecrest Apartments, police say - FOX13 Memphis
Man wanted for shooting 6-year-old boy, adult at Ridgecrest Apartments, police say FOX13 Memphis
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
MPD releases photo of man accused of shooting man, child at Ridgecrest Apartments - WREG.com
MPD releases photo of man accused of shooting man, child at Ridgecrest Apartments WREG.com
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police arrest man for allegedly stealing high-value bike over the weekend - KBAK
Ridgecrest police arrest man for allegedly stealing high-value bike over the weekend KBAK
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
HSUMD April meeting: drag racing in old Ridgecrest - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
HSUMD April meeting: drag racing in old Ridgecrest The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New proposed Logger Shop location opposed by Ridgecrest residents - Journal-Patriot
New proposed Logger Shop location opposed by Ridgecrest residents Journal-Patriot
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Effects of Near-Fault Sedimentary Rocks and Damage on the 2019 Ridgecrest, CA Earthquake: A Rupture Impediment or a Ground Motion Booster? - AGU Publications
Effects of Near-Fault Sedimentary Rocks and Damage on the 2019 Ridgecrest, CA Earthquake: A Rupture Impediment or a Ground Motion Booster? AGU Publications
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police arrest teen after gun thrown from vehicle during traffic stop - KBAK
Ridgecrest police arrest teen after gun thrown from vehicle during traffic stop KBAK
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police arrest attempted murder suspect with help from license plate reader tech - KBAK
Ridgecrest police arrest attempted murder suspect with help from license plate reader tech KBAK
Published on 5 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Elderly man dead after being hit by car in Mesa - AZFamily
Elderly man dead after being hit by car in Mesa AZFamily
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
NAWCWD expands innovation network with TechGrid - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
NAWCWD expands innovation network with TechGrid The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
4 arrested after stealing items from vehicles: Ridgecrest police - KGET.com
4 arrested after stealing items from vehicles: Ridgecrest police KGET.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest man arrested for Megan's Law violation, police applaud community's role - KBAK
Ridgecrest man arrested for Megan's Law violation, police applaud community's role KBAK
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Four arrested, including two children, in Ridgecrest for alleged theft from unlocked cars - KBAK
Four arrested, including two children, in Ridgecrest for alleged theft from unlocked cars KBAK
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2 men injured in shooting at Ridgecrest Apartments, police say - Action News 5
2 men injured in shooting at Ridgecrest Apartments, police say Action News 5
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
4 arrested after shooting, physical assault in Ridgecrest: police - KGET.com
4 arrested after shooting, physical assault in Ridgecrest: police KGET.com
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police arrest 4 in shooting incident after investigation - KBAK
Ridgecrest police arrest 4 in shooting incident after investigation KBAK
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest police investigate shooting, arrests made - KBAK
Ridgecrest police investigate shooting, arrests made KBAK
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'Blood moon' rises over Ridgecrest | News - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
'Blood moon' rises over Ridgecrest | News The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
CLA works to unite NAWS China Lake, Ridgecrest, Washington - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
CLA works to unite NAWS China Lake, Ridgecrest, Washington The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest Police impound cars after teens caught speeding at 80 mph on China Lake Blvd. - KBAK
Ridgecrest Police impound cars after teens caught speeding at 80 mph on China Lake Blvd. KBAK
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest PD to conduct DUI checkpoint Friday night - KGET.com
Ridgecrest PD to conduct DUI checkpoint Friday night KGET.com
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Mayor Endicott outlines progress in Ridgecrest - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Mayor Endicott outlines progress in Ridgecrest The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 6 March 2025 | 7:32 pm
Ridgecrest police to hold DUI checkpoint on March 7 - KBAK
Ridgecrest police to hold DUI checkpoint on March 7 KBAK
Published on 6 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Multi-agency compliance operation leads to 24 arrests in Ridgecrest, Inyokern areas - KBAK
Multi-agency compliance operation leads to 24 arrests in Ridgecrest, Inyokern areas KBAK
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital enjoying rebound, future shaky | News - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital enjoying rebound, future shaky | News The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest Elementary School kicks off ‘Read Across America’ with special guest - KSWO 7News
Ridgecrest Elementary School kicks off ‘Read Across America’ with special guest KSWO 7News
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in Ridgecrest crash: CHP - KBAK
Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in Ridgecrest crash: CHP KBAK
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Ridgecrest, CA - The Weather Channel | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Ridgecrest, CA - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 19 February 2025 | 10:05 pm
Ridgecrest generosity makes Safe Grad celebration possible - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Ridgecrest generosity makes Safe Grad celebration possible The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest police seek public help to find people in retail theft totaling over $1,260 - KBAK
Ridgecrest police seek public help to find people in retail theft totaling over $1,260 KBAK
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest police arrest man allegedly linked to home burglary using Flock Safety tech - KBAK
Ridgecrest police arrest man allegedly linked to home burglary using Flock Safety tech KBAK
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society to ‘Dolce Armonia’ - OperaWire
The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society to ‘Dolce Armonia’ OperaWire
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Report of shots fired leads to family drug bust: Ridgecrest PD - KGET.com
Report of shots fired leads to family drug bust: Ridgecrest PD KGET.com
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest family drug network busted; $500k in drugs, firearms seized: Police - KBAK
Ridgecrest family drug network busted; $500k in drugs, firearms seized: Police KBAK
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man injured after shooting at Ridgecrest Apartments, police say - FOX13 Memphis
Man injured after shooting at Ridgecrest Apartments, police say FOX13 Memphis
Published on 25 January 2025 | 8:00 am
False school shooting report leads to juvenile arrest in Ridgecrest - KBAK
False school shooting report leads to juvenile arrest in Ridgecrest KBAK
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest teacher Aleah Washington wins national award - KGET.com
Ridgecrest teacher Aleah Washington wins national award KGET.com
Published on 22 January 2025 | 7:28 pm
Ridgecrest teacher wins national award for fostering academic success - KGET.com
Ridgecrest teacher wins national award for fostering academic success KGET.com
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest police seek public's help to find man wanted on multiple rape charges - KBAK
Ridgecrest police seek public's help to find man wanted on multiple rape charges KBAK
Published on 20 January 2025 | 8:00 am
RPD: Two Ridgecrest residents arrested in Arizona, including man linked to gun threats - KBAK
RPD: Two Ridgecrest residents arrested in Arizona, including man linked to gun threats KBAK
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Emergency crews respond to Ridgecrest Road house fire in Greece - 13wham.com
Emergency crews respond to Ridgecrest Road house fire in Greece 13wham.com
Published on 12 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest experiences valley-wide power outage, traffic lights non-operational - KBAK
Ridgecrest experiences valley-wide power outage, traffic lights non-operational KBAK
Published on 10 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest man arrested for alleged DUI after crash injures driver, damages city property - KBAK
Ridgecrest man arrested for alleged DUI after crash injures driver, damages city property KBAK
Published on 31 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest police to hold DUI checkpoint on Dec. 27 - KBAK
Ridgecrest police to hold DUI checkpoint on Dec. 27 KBAK
Published on 23 December 2024 | 8:00 am
License plate reading cameras helps Ridgecrest police track down hit-and-run driver - KBAK
License plate reading cameras helps Ridgecrest police track down hit-and-run driver KBAK
Published on 17 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest ax murderer gets additional 24 years in child sex abuse case - KBAK
Ridgecrest ax murderer gets additional 24 years in child sex abuse case KBAK
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
3 arrested following Ridgecrest Apartments police sting - Action News 5
3 arrested following Ridgecrest Apartments police sting Action News 5
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
3 arrested following Ridgecrest Apartment police sting - Action News 5
3 arrested following Ridgecrest Apartment police sting Action News 5
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Ridgecrest Police: Missing 12-year-old girl found - KBAK
Ridgecrest Police: Missing 12-year-old girl found KBAK
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Death Investigation underway after 15-year-old girl dies in Ridgecrest - KBAK
Death Investigation underway after 15-year-old girl dies in Ridgecrest KBAK
Published on 26 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Ridgecrest man arrested after allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend and standoff with police - KBAK
Ridgecrest man arrested after allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend and standoff with police KBAK
Published on 25 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Christmas parade entries welcomed - The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Christmas parade entries welcomed The Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Published on 20 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Elderly couple and their dogs saved from Ridgecrest house fire - KBAK
Elderly couple and their dogs saved from Ridgecrest house fire KBAK
Published on 16 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Flooding from Helene ravages NC; Ridgecrest Conference Center temporarily closed - The Baptist Paper
Flooding from Helene ravages NC; Ridgecrest Conference Center temporarily closed The Baptist Paper
Published on 30 September 2024 | 7:00 am
BLM welcomes Philip DeSenze as Ridgecrest field manager - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
BLM welcomes Philip DeSenze as Ridgecrest field manager Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
Published on 12 September 2024 | 7:00 am