8 February 2012, 10:28 pm
Gov. Jerry Brown’s act to dissolve redevelopment agencies, a decision that was upheld by a recent California Supreme Court decision, represents what equates to a midyear budget cut for Ridgecrest and makes up the lion’s share of an estimated $900,000 shortfall for the remaining five months of th... Read More »
7 February 2012, 11:48 am
In an effort to bolster blood donations for the month of February, local law-enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics will hold the third annual Battle of the Badges Feb. 15. The friendly competition will return to the Houchin Community Blood Bank visit to Ridgecrest. Houchin Community Deve... Read More »
2 February 2012, 11:34 am
The Ridgecrest Police Department will conduct a DUI saturation patrol Feb. 5 from 6-10 p.m. “The primary cause of deaths in our local communities and highways remains drunk driving and the Kern Avoid DUI Task Force will keep up with its DUI enforcement in Kern County,” said Sgt. Mike Myers in a ... Read More »
2 February 2012, 10:34 am
Council’s ire spills out against state for putting Ridgecrest in this position... Read More »
25 January 2012, 2:08 pm
The City of Ridgecrest entered into an agreement with The Lew Edwards Group (LEG) this week in a partnership to educate residents on possible tax hikes that could appear before voters in 2012. According to City Manager Kurt Wilson, the community outreach portion from the consultant will assist resid... Read More »
20 January 2012, 10:10 am
City officials spent the latter part of this week in Sacramento for meetings with the League of California Cities. City Manager Kurt Wilson, Mayor Ron Carter, Mayor Pro Tem Chip Holloway and Vice Mayor Jerry Taylor each attended separate policy committees, some held Thursday with some scheduled for ... Read More »
10 January 2012, 10:25 am
Kyle Cushman is the Ridgecrest Police Department’s newest officer. He was sworn in Monday at the police station. “Kyle is from a law-enforcement family,” said Police Chief Ron Strand. “His dad and his brother are officers.” Cushman’s father Kevin is a retired Upland Police officer and is... Read More »
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