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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

AltaOne Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of AnyTimePay™, Veep Software's AI-powered earned wage access ...