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Junior Little League softball team continues to use the broom
The Junior Little League softball team shows they are winners after sweeping a double header. Submitted Photo. The Kern Valley Junior Little League Softball team continued their winning ways as they swept a doubleheader versus Boron. They escaped in game one 12-8 and crushed Boron in the second game 20-8.
Foreign Exchange Students share their BHS experiences
Three teenagers are nearing the end of their 10-month stay in Ridgecrest as part of their Foreign Exchange Student program. Sarah Sari-Poitrasson, Giorgia Falappa, and Hiro Fujiwara spoke with the News-Review about their experiences. Sarah is a junior from France and really enjoyed all of the extracurricular activities offered at...
Good news for desert tortoises: Stretch of Mojave Desert gets federal protections
A 3.5-million-acre swath of Mojave Desert, between Ridgecrest and the Morongo Basin, has been named a sentinel landscape, a federally led effort to promote sustainable land-use near military installations.
3.3 earthquake strikes east of Ridgecrest
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 3.3 magnitude earthquake rattled an area just east of Ridgecrest on Sunday. On May 19, the quake struck 8.6 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, according to a United States Geological Survey report. Data from the USGS showed the quake struck at a depth of 8 kilometers, around 10:26 a.m. There were […]
Letter to the editor: Inyokern resident thankful for CSD story
On behalf of the community of Inyokern, thank you for your recent article about our CSD and water rate increase. We are in desperate need to inform the community of what is happening here. Thank you for shining a light on a dark situation. Well done. Kristi Fagan, Inyokern.
Little guys lost in the crossfire as water agencies feud
“To say that I am irritated with all of you is a giant understatement. Well owners do not know what to do because what has happened is as clear as mud,” said Judie Decker during public comment at the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority board meeting on May 15.
Kern Valley’s Hacker selected as best female athlete at PEEAK Awards
These six athletes, L-R: Ed Bunting, Kyle Espinoza-Denys, Aspen Hacker, Kayley Sietsma, Hunter Watts, and Ralph Roettger, were nominated from Kern Valley High School for the PEEAK Awards. Submitted Photos. On May 15, six Kern Valley High School students traveled to Bakersfield as nominees for 2024 PEEAK (Promoting Excellence in...
Man robbed after using ATM
A man was reportedly robbed after withdrawing money from the ATM at Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union around 4 a.m. Saturday morning. According to the police log, a second caller advised the subject was driving a gray sedan and was last seen going west on Atkins Street.
Councilman Blades proclaims May 19-24 as EMS Week
News Review Staff Writer– — Last week’s City Council meeting began with “the longest list of proclamations in the last four years,” according to Mayor pro tem Solomon Rajaratnam, who officiated the meeting in Mayor Eric Bruen’s absence. The proclamations honored Ridgecrest’s emergency medical services, police, and public works.
Pink Ladies install new officers
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Pink Ladies recently held their annual initiation luncheon for their new officers. They are (from left) Secretary, Jerry Broaker; President, Karen Rivers; Treasurer, Elena Ennis; and Vice President, Pam Thompson. The Pink Ladies volunteer in different areas of the hospital and have a get together monthly luncheon. All monies earned in the lobby gift shop are donate to the hospital for their use. If you are interested in volunteering 3-4 hours a week Monday through Friday, please stop by the gift shop for an application.
Ridge Writers explore 'How to Make a Movie in 150 Days,' June 6
Ridge Writers will present Drew Muxlow on Thursday, June 6 speaker, with the program “How to Make a Movie in 150” Days. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores. Public welcome. No admission fee. In June of...
Did you vote today?
Tuesday, May 21, is the 20th Congressional District Special General Election Day. Make sure you ballot is submitted.
Measure P Oversight Committee presented with first annual report
The Measure P Oversight Committee met briefly Monday evening and decided to postpone approval of the annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 until next month's board meeting. This is the first annual report the city has generated since Measure P was voted in by local tax...
Bronc Booster reverse raffle fund-raiser a big hit
The annual reverse raffle for Kern Valley High School sports took place on Saturday at the Senior Center. A large group of supporters had their chance to make some big bucks. The Bronc Booster Club held one of its biggest fund-raisers to give aid to the sports teams at Kern Valley. The monies raised on this night go to help the club buy uniforms and other safety equipment the teams might need.
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