Southern California's desert landscape has inspired Hollywood for decades. Find out how to visit these iconic and unusual ...

Carpinterian Kyler Bryan brought along his copy of Coastal View News to the annual Ridgecrest Desert Classic, where he won ...

Ever driven through the Mojave Desert and wondered, “Hey, what’s that city with all the palm trees surrounded by mountains?” That’s Ridgecrest, California – a desert oasis that’s been flying under the ...

Tucked between the Sierra Nevada mountains and Death Valley lies Ridgecrest, a high desert community that might be California’s best-kept secret – a place where the sky stretches endlessly blue and ...

July is the hottest month of the year in Death Valley National Park — plus it’s about a four-hour drive from Bakersfield to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. But with half the drive you can enjoy ...

A man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of kidnapping and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit, according to the ...

Trilogy by Shea Homes has announced the grand opening of Ridgecrest — a Trilogy Boutique Community, a new 55 and up resort-style community in Peoria. The Ridgecrest model home gallery will feature ...

RIDGECREST — RidgeCon received a significant boost this week with a $10,000 donation from Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union (DVFCU). The check was presented by DVFCU CEO Eric Bruen, reflecting the ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person was hurt after threetruck-and-trailer combinations were damaged by a fire in Ridgecrest on Saturday night. The Ridgecrest Police Department said on ...

Ridgecrest, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 5 years ago, on the Fourth of July, southern California was rattled by one of the largest earthquakes in the past two decades. From the desert of Las Vegas to the city ...

Kern County's top five weather events of 2025 revealed As the year draws to a close, Kern County residents reflect on the top five weather events that shaped 2025.In fifth place, the Bakersfield ...

RIDGECREST, Calif. (KERO) — While Tropical Storm Hilary made its way through Kern County over the weekend, Ridgecrest residents, amid the flooding, decided to make the most of the situation. Anne and ...