🌱 How does Inyokern’s home value stack up against nearby cities?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Inyokern’s home value stack up against nearby cities?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy and cool with rain, with a high of 55 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Brief afternoon showers, temps: high: 57, low: 39.
• Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Visalia metro area (ttownmedia.com) — If you own or are eyeing a home in Inyokern, local Zillow data shows typical values around $268,865, up nearly 28% over five years but slightly down this past year. The piece compares Inyokern’s market to other cities in the broader Visalia-area region, highlighting where prices are cooling and where they’re still climbing fastest.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Y.E.S Excellence Workshop
  Cerro Coso Community College · Ridgecrest , CA , Johannesburg
  11:00 am
• Holiday Walk of Lights at Guasti
  Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park , 800 N. Archibald Avenue , Ontario
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Men's Breakfast
  210 E Springer Ave , Ridgecrest
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Prado Equestrian Center hosts Children's Equine Education Days
  Prado Park Equestrian Center , 16629 Johnson Ave. , Chino
  10:00 am

Wednesday February 4

• CCAP Industry Day – China Lake
  Kerr McGee Community Center , 100 W California Ave , Ridgecrest
  9:00 am
• 2026 NAWCWD Industry Days Expo
  Kerr McGee Community Center , 100 W California Ave , Ridgecrest
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Production Leader in Ridgecrest. Apply here.
• Kern Comunity College District posted a job opening for Psychology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool in Ridgecrest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Inyokern here.

🗞 Nearby News

California City

• ICE to Provide Urgent Medical Care for Two Plaintiffs at California City Detention Facility Following Emergency Filing (aclu.org)
• Scabies outbreak hits Central Valley ICE detention center. What's being done? (fresnobee.com)
• Holidays mean tournament time for high school basketball, soccer teams (modbee.com)

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• Fallout Season 2, Episode 2 Review (ign.com)

Ok Inyokern! 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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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