On today's edition of DV Live! City Talk we welcome Tara Parker from The Lighthouse Ridgecrest to hear about the resources they offer our community & those surrounding as well, how to get rooted in to give back to the community and more. You can connect with The Lighthouse by calling 760-793-4527 or stopping by at 111 N. Balsam Street here in Ridgecrest, CA.

Join us as we have CEO Eric Bruen on this week's episode as we do our 2021 Halftime Report! We talk about the brighter side of 2021 including: events like Member Movie Night, our favorite moments so far (hint: dinosaurs!), winning our first Diamond Award, and behind the scenes improvements as well. We also tease some of the upcoming fun that is on the board as we dive into the Fall & holiday season!

We welcome back City of Ridgecrest's Mayor Eric Bruen to discuss budget, water, and the current on-goings within Ridgecrest (did someone say a new coffee place? Yes, we touch on new developments as well!). 

In this episode we welcome you to meet part of our team here at Desert Valleys FCU featuring Alex Diaz, Operations Supervisor. Listen in as he talks about his journey through the credit union and life itself. His story is an inspiration and embodies how credit unions transform lives!

Tune in as we welcome special guest Nerissa Wegener, City of Ridgecrest Parks & Rec Interim Director on the show to discuss summer fun for youth in our community.

To learn more or sign up for activities head to: https://ca-ridgecrest.civicplus.com/167/Parks-Recreation?fbclid=IwAR3RL0qaEaUl-eMvJH6UeN3IlIIeQAeDQd2e8FhJb1NJRXlKXu4Pfv8UU88

Tune in for this episode of DV Live! with CEO Eric Bruen and Marketing Coordinator Amanda Diaz dive into home improvement upgrades with our REEL (Residential Energy Efficiency Loan) program and ways to save you green while going green.

In this episode meet Cheri Freese, City of Ridgecrest’s Finance Director on DV Live! City Talk as we discuss the current & upcoming budget - procedures, projects, and how final numbers are determined.

CEO Eric Bruen and Marketing Coordinator Amanda Diaz roll out the red carpet because we are revealing some cinematic-worthy announcements in this episode of DV Live! with special guest Kelly Walden, General Manager of Ridgecrest Cinemas. The Cinemas is an iconic landmark here in our community and we are excited to talk movies, snacks, and upcoming events with one of our SBA PPP (Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program) Business Partners in this stream - and snack on some cinema popcorn!  

In this episode of DV Live! City Talk we welcome Tyrone Ledford, President of the Ridgecrest Community Garden as our special guest. Listen now to hear about how this community project started to the success it has had so far, the addition of a community Herbal Zen Garden, upcoming event & educational opportunities and how to get involved or donate to the project.

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away... Or maybe just a normal Tuesday in a small desert town. This episode of DV Live! fell on May the 4th so we decided to have fun and test some Star Wars trivia with our CEO Eric Bruen - Star Wars fan extraordinaire - and Loan Officer Adrian Ochoa. Take a listen to hear what stumps the fellas, some background of our local Star Wars Canyon, and more in this episode that shows the lighter side of Desert Valleys FCU.