“You violated their trust and should apologize, and step down as Mayor Pro Tem” – Scott M. O’Neil Update June 11, 2025 May 2, 2025 (Originally published) Ridgecrest California Below is a letter to the Daily Independent from Ridgecrest resident and Executive Director of the Indian Wells Valley Economic Development Corporation, Mr. Scott M. O’Neil. … Continue reading WATER WAR: CITY OF RIDGECREST – Blades, Hayman and Strand Commit Egregious Violations of the Brown Act