Gas prices at Howard’s are among the cheapest in Ridgecrest, but they’re higher than even those in the L.A. area. There are seriously only a handful of stations in town: Howard’s, Chevron, Fastrip, USA, and Shell. Howard’s is just a bit more convenient for the locals. Looking to pick up some scratchers? Howard’s. Need some smokes? Howard’s. Want to get out of the house for a while? Take a walk to Howard’s for a Coke and a 40. It’s the go-to for a lot of things in Ridgecrest, essentially the neighborhood Quick Stop or 7-Eleven in a boondocks-y area that has neither.