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Lancaster, CA.- The Lancaster Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. as part of our ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and keep Lancaster roads safe. Whether it's alcohol, cannabis, prescription medication, or a combination of substances, impaired driving puts everyone at risk. Before you head out, take a few minutes to make a plan: ✔️ Designate a sober driver ✔️ Use a rideshare ✔️ Call a friend or family me

LOS ANGELES – Four members of Mara Salvatrucha, a violent street gang and terrorist organization known as MS-13, were found guilty by a jury today of brutally murdering three victims in the Angeles National Forest, including one victim who had his heart carved out of his chest and his body dismembered then tossed down a canyon. The following defendants, all of whom remain in federal custody, were found guilty of racketeering conspiracy and violent crimes in aid of racketeerin

Palmdale, Calif.— State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-23rd District, voted against the confirmation of five members to California’s Board of Parole Hearings this week, saying she is “disgusted” by recent release decisions involving violent offenders. In a statement released after the Senate floor vote, Valladares said the commissioners in question had previously ruled that “serial child molesters, kidnappers, and violent sexual predators” were suitable for release. S

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents and the greater Antelope Valley to come together to celebrate Juneteenth and honor freedom, culture and history through an afternoon of activities, community connection and celebration. Entertainment includes a gospel singer, a performance by the Justice Sunday Arts Initiative, Storm Family Dance, poetry reading, DJ set, Ayinde Love Music Acts and a drum circle featuring community participation. What: Juneteenth Ce

Palmdale, CA. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County La Brea Tar Pits Mobile Museum made its first-ever visit to the Antelope Valley, bringing immersive science exhibits, interactive displays, and Ice Age exploration directly to approximately 900 students at Quartz Hill Elementary School. This historic visit was made possible through advocacy from Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office and engaged Quartz Hill parents who worked to bring the unique educational experi

PALMDALE, Calif. — Taco lovers from across the Antelope Valley are invited to gather for the highly anticipated 2026 Antelope Valley Taco Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Poncitlán Square in downtown Palmdale. The festival promises a full day of delicious food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community spirit. The event will feature a variety of local taco vendors serving their signature creations, giving attendees the opportunity to sample some of t