The Daily Independent (Ridgecrest, CA)

The Burroughs wrestling program returned to the mats this week after the CIF mandated two-week dead period. The Burros wrestlers have been holding summer practices with many returning wrestlers and incoming freshmen coming out to work with head coach Cody Anderson and his coaching staff. “It’s great we have a bunch of incoming freshmen that are eager to learn.

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A 19-year-old Ridgecrest man was arrested early Tuesday on several charges related to drugs, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a stolen firearm after a traffic stop. Ridgecrest Police said Braydon Arthur Cane, 19, of Ridgecrest was pulled over in the 500 block of West Church Avenue at 3:35 a.m. for traffic violations, and being on probation, was required to submit to a search.

A fire first reported at 6:36 p.m. Wednesday at Lund Street and Mikes Trail, west of China Lake Boulevard and just north of Highway 395, burned 1.1 acres before forward progress was stopped. The "Vista Fire" was kept mostly at bay by local residents with hoses until the Kern County Fire Department could get there, at which point the firefighters took over control. According to scanner traffic, the fire was caused by a power pole.

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After the CIF mandated two-week dead period, the Burroughs football team returned to the gridiron on Monday, July 6, looking refreshed and excited to continue working toward the preseason scrimmage at Big Bear on Aug. 14, and the season opener at home against Tehachapi on Aug. 21. The Burros players went out with head coach Matt Fulton and his coaching staff to continue working on player development and learning both the offense and defense the team will use this upcoming season.

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