Cheers Ridgecrest! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Finance Committee at Conference Room B
- Thundering Hooves Friday Night Jackpot at Thundering Hooves
- The Twins Dueling Pianos
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Monday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 69, low: 40.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 43 degrees.
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Friday October 16
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Thundering Hooves Friday Night Jackpot →
Thundering Hooves, 1635 W Springer Ave, Ridgecrest
Saturday October 17
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The Twins Dueling Pianos →
117 East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest
8:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
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City Council Meeting →
City Council Chambers, 100 W California, Ridgecrest
6:00 pm
Thursday October 22
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Infrastructure Committee →
City Council Chambers, 100 W California, Ridgecrest
5:00 pm
Friday October 23
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Desert Empire Fair 2026 →
Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center, Ridgecrest
Saturday October 24
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Family History Fair →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1031 South Norma Street, Ridgecrest
10:00 am
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Ridgecrest →
Ridgecrest CA
10:00 am
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Meet the Presidents: Spotlight on John Adams →
California Welcome Center - Ridgecrest, 880 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest
11:00 am
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BOOs on Balsam →
Balsam Street, Ridgecrest
5:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday October 12
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AWAY Volleyball @ Del Oro
Kern Valley High School
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Adult Exercise Class →
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This dog was found by my son.
It is injured. Found in the middle of the road off of Norma and Uphohn. It was brought to my backyard until Monday when we will send it to animal… (Nextdoor Greater Ridgecrest)
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Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361755-3) in Ridgecrest. Apply here.
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Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ridgecrest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgecrest here.
🗞 Nearby News
California City
- ICE detains Chico man (chicosol.org)
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Confirms Immigration Proceedings Taking Place in Basement of Downtown L.A. Federal Building During Unannounced ICE Oversight Visit (newsbreak.com)
- Football Recap: California City Has No Trouble Against Rosamond (maxpreps.com)
Mojave
- Why the North American X-15 Was One of the Most Dangerous Planes Ever Built (nationalinterest.org)
- Tropical Storm Rachel is behaving in unusual ways. What that means for SoCal this weekend (kansas.com)
- Rare Mojave Edition: 1983 Toyota Pickup (barnfinds.com)
Ok Ridgecrest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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