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City Council awards 11 RPD officers for saving lives

September 15, 2023

By Helen Tomlin News Review Staff Writer– A large number of people attended the September 6 City Council meeting in order to witness several Ridgecrest...

New RRH cardiologist Dr. Robert Schatz moves to Ridgecrest

September 15, 2023

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH)– Dr. Robert Schatz and his wife, Jan Shelton, have moved to the area, where he will serve as the newest...

Muscle Mustangs will host the Ridgecrest Car Show

September 15, 2023

By LAURA QUEZADA News Review Staff Writer – “This is an opportunity for the city to come out and have a fun day...

RC Chamber Music Society begins 2023-24 season in October

September 15, 2023

Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society– (RCMS) Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society is pleased to announce our offerings for the upcoming six-concert 2023-24 Season. The new season contains...

Audubon Society to meet Sept. 21

September 15, 2023

Kerncrest Audubon Society– Sam Woodman is a biologist and data manager for the Antarctic Ecosystem Research Division. After growing up in Ridgecrest and graduating from...

Nathan Crutchfield (right) of Gateway Elementary School outlasted his peers through 21 rounds of competition to win first place in the annual Sierra Sands Unified School District Spelling Bee! His winning word was “cosmetic.” Pictured with Nathan are SSUSD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Michelle Savko (left) and Gateway Principal Margaret Bergens. Ryder Johnson of Murray placed second, and Angel Hechanova Mallory of Las Flores took third. Other contenders included Vincent McCourt of Faller, Harlee Latasa of Inyokern, Brandon Reno of Pierce, Roslynn Robertson of Richmond, and Edwin Bush of Monroe.