Planning approves optic hub in Ridgecrest
Strengthened access to broader bandwidth is underway for Ridgecrest. In its meeting Tuesday, the Planning Commission approved a site plan review for the California Broadband Cooperative (CBC) to install its fiber optic hub in Ridgecrest.
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x1364630637/Planning-approves-optic-hub-in-Ridgecrest
Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:37:49 -0700
Oversight Board approves next round of payment schedule
The Oversight Board to the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency approved the next round of its recognized obligation payment schedule (ROPS), but local staff believes that the California Department of Finance (DOF) is likely to return the last two ROPS with rejections.
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x1260498169/Oversight-Board-approves-next-round-of-payment-schedule
Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 16:49:12 -0700
DUI patrol nets six arrests
Ridgecrest Police officers arrested six people for driving under the influence during a Kern Avoid saturation patrol Saturday night. The patrol began at 8 p.m.
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x1809310331/DUI-patrol-nets-six-arrests
Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 15:49:22 -0700
Morgan pushes for change in threshold to pass sales tax for transit
Ridgecrest Councilman Steven Morgan is soliciting support to back legislation that he emphasizes will not raise taxes but rather lower the threshold required of California voters to pass a transportation sales tax measure, if they so choose. He supported a resolution that the City of Ridgecrest passed in support of Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 23, under an effort spearheaded by the ...
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x1310207790/Morgan-pushes-for-change-in-threshold-to-pass-sales-tax-for-transit
Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 17:19:31 -0700
Supervisory candidates find enjoyment talking with constituents in intimate setting
All of the candidates for Kern County 1st District Supervisor gathered together for a unique event organized by the Democratic Club of the High Desert. The event, called Dinner with the Candidates, brought people from all political parties, and gave everyone the opportunity to sit down with each candidate face-to-face to ask questions over a fine dinner provided by Victoria's at the Heritage Inn.
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x624597749/Supervisory-candidates-find-enjoyment-talking-with-constituents-in-intimate-setting
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:00 -0700
Senior Services of the IWV to offer Alzehimer’s assistance
Alzheimer’s assistance is now available in Ridgecrest. Beginning May 15, the Senior Services of IWV will host an Alzheimer’s caregiver consultation once a month. Residents can visit Senior Services of IWV from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month by scheduling an appointment with Kern County Area Director Leslie Hardt.
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x1310214247/Senior-Services-of-the-IWV-to-offer-Alzehimer-s-assistance
Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 17:19:30 -0700
Local councilmen attend Legislative Action Days
Sacramento is in the midst of Legislative Action Days, a trip that Ridgecrest Mayor Pro Tem Chip Holloway and Councilman Jason Patin attended on behalf of the League of California Cities. Holloway said that Wednesday and Thursday are designated for cities to meet with legislators on issues affecting them. He said that one of the most discussed bills is AB 1585, the Redevelopment Agency (RDA ...
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x285669276/Local-councilmen-attend-Legislative-Action-Days
Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:37:50 -0700
Rollover sends five to hospital
A vehicle rollover sent five people to Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 395 just north of China Lake Boulevard.
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x1700673029/Rollover-sends-five-to-hospital
Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:53:45 -0700
SCE announces new meters coming sooner
Southern California Edison announced Monday that its Edison SmartConnect meters will roll out in Ridgecrest sooner than expected. SCE Regional Manager Daniel Brady said that the mailers will land in customers’ mailboxes later this week and deployment is expected to begin in Ridgecrest in the next two weeks. Brady could not name the deployment end date but estimated the transition could take ...
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x787568959/SCE-announces-new-meters-coming-sooner
Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:07:50 -0700
RDA Oversight board sets first meeting
The first meeting is set for the oversight board of the successor agency to Ridgecrest’s former Redevelopment Agency (RDA). The oversight board meets April 30 at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Monday’s meeting will begin with ceremonial activities to introduce the board to the public and provide an overview of the group’s role. A chair, vice chair, secretary and point of contact to ...
http://www.ridgecrestca.com/news/x272270763/RDA-Oversight-board-sets-first-meeting
Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:37:57 -0700
