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• Proposed Inyokern data center could use 12 to 16 million gallons of water annually (kget.com) — A large data center is proposed for Inyokern that could draw 12 to 16 million gallons of water a year from the already stressed Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin shared with Ridgecrest. Local residents and the Ridgecrest water district are pressing state regulators for a full environmental and water-impact review as the company touts jobs, tax revenue, and AI-driven growth.
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• Dad of 3 Dies in Small Plane Crash Days Before Starting 'Dream Job' as Private Pilot (people.com) — A small plane that departed Inyokern Airport crashed in Southern California on May 7, killing pilot Ramzi Al‑Shurman and his best friend and sparking a large brush fire. The 28‑year‑old father of three was just days from starting his dream job as a private pilot, and relatives have launched online fundraisers to support both victims’ families.
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