The long saga of getting the city’s housing element taken care of appears to have finally reached the end, as the Ridgecrest City Council approved it at a special meeting ...

Things are moving right along with construction of the new Sgt. John Pinney Aquatics Complex, with concrete poured for two ...

As students return to school from summer break, new laws to enhance student safety have gone into effect. One new law going into effect is meant to prevent child abuse in schools before it begins.

Students in Ridgecrest and across the Indian Wells Valley started the new school year on Thursday, as both Sierra Sands ...

My bestie Jessica and I decided we needed to see a concert. Well, one popped up at Joshua Hall at the Fairgrounds: $10 to get ...

Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) is pleased to announce his legislation, Senate Bill 1133, The Ready to Learn, Ready for Health Act, has passed out of the ...

When you think of solar power for your home, you likely picture the rows of gleaming panels lining your roof. However, before ...

Proper nutrition has been a struggle for many Americans for decades, driven by the inaccessibility and cost of fresh food, as ...

Kern County Fire Department and China Lake Fire sent several units to fight what was named the "Green Fire," reported in the ...

The picture is clearing up for who will be on the November ballot in the races covering the Daily Independent’s service area, although the filing deadline has been extended for ...

On a cool Saturday morning, the Burroughs football program – both varsity and junior varsity – took to the practice field for ...

Drones have come a long way from capturing scenic photos and videos. Today's models fly farther and longer, carry heavy ...