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WEB2 days ago · Supervisors approve contract for new playground at Leroy Jackson Park. 22 mins ago. The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a contract with Ridgecrest-based JCJ Chavez Construction to install a new playground and surfacing at Leroy Jackson Park.
Annual Veterans Stand Down helps Ridgecrest veterans
WEB5 hours ago · The Ridgecrest Veterans Advisory Council held its 2024 Stand Down at the Kerr McGee Center on Friday morning. The organizations attending weren’t just locals, but groups that came from as far away as Lancaster and Bakersfield to help Ridgecrest veterans find the services they need. The stand down …
Open! Open! Open! Several new businesses coming to Ridgecrest
WEBJun 18, 2024 · According to City Manager Ron Strand, new construction continues for two eateries on South China Lake Boulevard next to Chipolte. First, The Habit Burger Grill, 800 S. China Lake Blvd., was inspired by the laid-back vibrancy of Santa Barbara. The chain first opened in 1969, and offers chargilled burgers cooked over an open flame.
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WEB2 days ago · By Darla A. Baker [email protected]. Sep 20, 2024. With the closure of ob gyn services at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital earlier this year, the Pregnancy Care Center has seen record numbers in the clients they serve during the second quarter of …
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WEB3 days ago · Sep 22, 2024. Kern County Fire Department firefighters douse a fire in a refuse enclosure early Sunday morning on South Tor Road, just off Highway 395 about two miles south of the Ridgecrest turnoff. The fire was reported at 1:46 a.m., and the last fire truck left the scene and closed the incident at 2:41…. +7.
City rolls into recovery mode after Hilary - ridgecrestca.com
WEBAug 23, 2023 · Water deposited by Tropical Storm Hillary in front of the Ridgecrest City Hall is pumped on Aug. 21, 2023. Jessica Weston for the Daily Independent. Walking up to City Hall Monday it was hard not to notice two big changes in the scenery -- two large "lakes," one of which was already being pumped out. The sight served as a metaphor for the city ...
Mayor Pro Tem Rajaratnam seeks re-election to keep momentum
WEB2 days ago · Mayor Pro Tem Solomon Rajaratnam said he wants to keep the city's forward momentum going by running for re-election to retain his position on the city council. "When I was elected in 2020, the economy was still reeling from the earthquakes," Rajaratnam said Wednesday. Following the earthquakes were the COVID-19 …
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WEB5 days ago · Ridgecrest is the third largest city in Kern County and the largest in Eastern Kern County. The community’s beginning and health expansion were sparked by the establishment of the Naval Ordinance Test Station, China Lake (NOTS) in 1943. Vigorous community spirit has been a guiding factor in the many achievements of …
Ridgecrest declares local state of emergency over Tropical Storm …
WEBAug 20, 2023 · The City of Ridgecrest declared a state of emergency as of noon Aug. 20 due to Tropical Storm Hilary. The Kerr McGee Center is open for anyone who is displaced and needs shelter and the Salvation Army and city services are available to help those in need. Mayor Eric Bruen made the announcements via video early Sunday afternoon.
Ridgecrest to host Viewfinder Grand Prix races
WEB6 days ago · Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Viewfinder Grand Prix on September 28th and 29th. Hosted by the Viewfinders Motorcycle Club, this iconic event has been a staple of old-school racing since the mid-70s. The racecourse spans approximately eight miles through the vibrant desert and streets of Ridgecrest, featuring a thrilling mix of ...