Ridgecrest man charged with kidnapping foster child files claim accusing CPS of lying to police

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who was charged with kidnapping for allegedly fleeing Ridgecrest with his 7-year-old ...

Competency exam scheduled for Ridgecrest man accused of killing neighbor’s dog

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Ridgecrest man accused of fatally shooting a neighbor’s dog will undergo a competency examination, according to court records. Charles Pappe, 63, will return to court ...

Driver killed in head-on possible DUI crash with semi-truck near Ridgecrest: CHP

The collision was reported at around 10:13 p.m. on Jan. 28 along Highway 14, north of Robbers Roost Ranch, CHP said in a ...

Studio 17 Business is Boundless: TechGrid Driving Innovation and Opportunity in Kern County

Tech innovation is getting a major boost in Kern County thanks to TechGrid, the new innovation hub in Ridgecrest launched in 2025. Tammy ...

Tex Hoppus, father of Blink-182 member, awarded key to the city in Ridgecrest

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Mark Hoppus — the co-founder, co-lead vocalist and bassist of Blink-182 — can find his humble ...
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1 arrested in Ridgecrest after possessing illegal rifle: police

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Ridgecrest police arrested a 21-year-old while recovering an illegal assault weapon Tuesday afternoon on North Cisco Street. Gavin Pitman, 21, was arrested under suspicion ...