Defense leaders, aerospace executives, researchers, investors and emerging technology companies will gather in Ridgecrest Sept. 15–16 for The Advancing Rapid Defense Innovation Symposium (ARDIS 2026), ...

This weekend I decided to audition at CLOTA for Medea, the Greek tragedy. True to my audition approach, I auditioned for ...

Seven years ago in 2019, nearly to the day, two earthquakes changed the face of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake forever.

Uncertainty at the federal and state levels make county budgeting a daunting task. The Kern County Board of Supervisors looked at a 2026-27 budget proposal during their Tuesday morning meeting, ...

The Cerro Coso volleyball program and head coach James Belluscio held its second annual two-day high school camp. Belluscio ...

“Every volunteer hour, every fundraiser, every project, and every act of service reflects the dedication and character of our members,” said Ricca Charlon, outgoing president of the Rotary Club of ...

(NAPSI)—While many parents may breathe a sigh of relief when school reopens in the fall, they may also be glad to know schools can take steps to support cleaner indoor ...

Shannon Grove is wrapping up 16 years representing Kern County, first in the California Assembly and later in the State Senate. As a fiery Kern County conservative, it might sound odd, but she takes ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern Community College District (KCCD) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Marvin as Interim President of Cerro Coso Community College, effective July 1, 2026. Dr.

Local high school senior rodeo stars Paden Soto – light rifle and steer wrestling champion of California – and Chloe Charlon – barrel racing – have qualified for the 78th annual National Rodeo High ...

RIDGECREST, Calif. — Cerro Coso Community College (Cerro Coso) has received final approval to launch a Bachelor of Science in cyber security technology, bringing a locally accessible four-year degree ...

The trash pile at the Kern County Landfill on West Bowman Road caught fire Saturday afternoon, sending a plume of smoke into the 35-mph wind gusts to be spread over the northern half of Ridgecrest.