Independence Day comes early in Ridgecrest with Freedom Fest at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds. The event will be held on ...

A 2,560-bed private prison facility in California City has been empty since late 2023. The facility’s owner — Tennessee-based ...

Minor injuries were reported after a crash at Inyokern Road (Highway 178) and Pinto Street just before noon on Thursday ...

The Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education, at its June 12 meeting, adopted the 2025-26 local control accountability plan.

The Burroughs boys’ basketball program recently held its JV Summer Camp. The camp was a week long for all incoming freshmen, ...

Despite whatever differences you might hear, the Groundwater Authority, [the Water District], the city, everybody shares the ...

Cerro Coso Community College proudly accepted the Beautification Award at the 79th Annual Ridgecrest Chamber Community Awards ...

The Kern County Fire Department responded to a call at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday that was initially for a car fire with a trapped ...

Parents waited as the rental bus backed up into position on Saturday, June 14, when the campers returned from the Salvation Army's week-long camp. Capt. Chris Noble was on hand ...

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 800 S. China Lake Blvd. in Ridgecrest on June 18.

The Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education, at its June 12 meeting, approved the annual service plan and the budget plan for the 2025-26 school year for Sierra ...

The Sierra Sands Unified School District Board of Education, at its June 12 meeting, approved an agreement with High Desert Leapin’ Lizards, Inc. to operate the district’s Expanded Learning Opportunit ...