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Ridgecrest council accepts San Joaquin Valley air-district grant to buy 10 police electric bicycles

5783870 · September 18, 2025
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Council approved a resolution to accept a $99,999 grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to buy 10 purpose-built electric bicycles with five years of maintenance and training for officers; no city funds required.

Ridgecrest — The City Council voted to accept a $99,999 grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to acquire 10 electric bicycles for police use, plus five years of maintenance and training for officers.

Police staff told the council the package covers the bicycles, a five-year service contract and officer training at no upfront cost to the city. The chief described the…

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