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Photo Caption: Antelope Valley Medical Center leadership and staff are joined by OneLegacy representatives to partake in the Donate Life flag raising ceremony. LANCASTER, CA —With a symbolic raising of the Donate Life flag, Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) and OneLegacy marked the start of National Donate Life Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to honoring organ, eye and tissue donors.The ceremony served as a tribute to the selflessness of donors and their familie

Lancaster, CA.  – The countdown to spring’s biggest celebration is officially on. The California Poppy Festival™ returns April 17–19, 2026, transforming the AV Fair & Event Center into a vibrant celebration of California’s state flower, the iconic poppy, with three days of live entertainment, high-energy arena action, carnival rides, festival flavors, and unforgettable community moments. Each year, the Festival captures the bold color and spirit of California’s state flower a

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for one public member to serve on the Palmdale Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority (EIFD), a key body that will help guide infrastructure planning and financing for the community. The Public Financing Authority is the governing board of the Palmdale EIFD. Under state law, the board is made up of two City Councilmembers and one public member, all of whom serve at the pleasure of the

WEST SACRAMENTO — After six months of rigorous training and more than 1,275 hours of instruction, 133 cadets proudly graduated today from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy in West Sacramento during a swearing-in and badge pinning ceremony. Upon finishing the academy, these graduates are officially promoted from cadets to officers and join one of the country's largest law enforcement agencies. “Behind every badge lies a story of sacrifice, perseverance, and dedicati

SACRAMENTO –  Governor Gavin Newsom today celebrated the crew from NASA’s Artemis II mission as they touched down in California and congratulated all who contributed to the historic mission. A joint NASA and U.S. Navy team deployed from Naval Base San Diego recovered the Artemis II crew and Orion spacecraft that splashed down off the California Coast today at around 5 p.m. Today’s recovery in California concluded the United States’ first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 y

PALMDALE, CA – Fresh produce, local vendors and live family-friendly entertainment are returning to Palmdale this spring as the City kicks off its seasonal farmers market. This year, the beloved tradition relocates to a new home at the recently redeveloped Sam Yellen Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S , creating an enhanced experience for residents and visitors alike.   The weekly gathering will take place every Friday from 5-9 p.m., beginning May 1 and running through Sept. 25.