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WEST SACRAMENTO – During Native American Heritage Month, the Newsom administration today joins tribal leaders and members of the public to celebrate the official opening of Phase 1 of the California Indian Heritage Center (CIHC). Once completed, the center will serve as a statewide hub for cultural preservation, education, and exchange. Almost eight years ago, this same land was the site of the first formal apology to tribes on behalf of the state, and since then, we have ens

CALIFORNIA CITY, CA — Isaac Barcelona holds a substantial lead in the race for California City mayor following the November 3, 2026, election, receiving 60.40% of the vote with all 12 precincts reporting. According to the unofficial election results, Barcelona received 1,167 votes, while opponent Marquette Hawkins received 765 votes, or 39.60%. Barcelona leads by 402 votes in the race for the two-year mayoral term. Unofficial mayoral election results Isaac Barcelona 1,167 vo

LANCASTER, Calif. — Thanksgiving traditions are about more than what's on the dinner table! The Antelope Valley Family YMCA invites families, runners, walkers, and community members to kick off the holiday with its annual Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble Fun Run, bringing two days of fitness, family fun, and community spirit to Lancaster. The festivities begin on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with the Gobble Wobble Fun Run, a family-friendly event featuring a 1K course for young

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is moving forward with plans to improve a heavily traveled section of Avenue T, a major roadway connecting communities in the eastern Antelope Valley. The proposed Avenue T Street Improvement Project will focus on the stretch between 55th Street East and 80th Street East, addressing deteriorating pavement conditions, drainage issues, traffic operations and driveway access while improving safety for drivers and pedestrians. City officials ar

Palmdale, CA – Palmdale Water District (PWD) customers who are eligible for the annual Rate Assistance Program (RAP) may now submit their applications. The program provides a $25 credit on the monthly service fee. RAP is open to eligible senior citizens ages 62 and older, veterans of any age, and low-income families who need assistance with their water bills. Interested customers must provide proof of income and be enrolled in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)

ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA — November 5, 2026 — The election may be over for many races, but the contest for California’s 23rd Congressional District remains close, with Republican incumbent Jay Obernolte leading Democratic challenger Tessa Lynn Hodge by a narrow margin in the latest reported results. According to election figures updated Thursday, November 5, at 9:23 a.m., Obernolte has received 67,672 votes (51.4%), while Hodge has secured 64,101 votes (48.6%). The difference is j

Palmdale, CA — Voters across several eastern Antelope Valley communities have shown strong support for the Keppel Union School District, with preliminary election results showing Measure K receiving nearly 60% of the vote. According to the unofficial election results provided, Measure K received 2,295 YES votes (59.12%), compared with 1,587 NO votes (40.88%). The measure, which requires 55% voter approval, is currently above the threshold needed to pass. However, the results

PALMDALE, CA — November 4, 2026 — Preliminary results from Tuesday’s November 3 General Election are providing an early look at who may represent Palmdale residents on the City Council. Voters across Palmdale cast their ballots to select council representatives who will help shape the city’s future, including decisions involving public safety, housing, economic development, infrastructure, and neighborhood services. While early vote totals indicate which candidates are curren

PALMDALE, CA — Although election results are not yet final, preliminary returns show overwhelming support for Measure DE, which would allow Palmdale residents to directly elect their mayor beginning in November 2028. According to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s unofficial results as of 3:11 a.m. Wednesday, 74.03% of voters (19,838 votes) supported Measure DE, compared with 25.97% (6,961 votes) voting against it. The numbers are preliminary, and additional ballots

SACRAMENTO, CA — Democrat Xavier Becerra has won California’s 2026 gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Steve Hilton and becoming the state’s next governor, Becerra, a former California attorney general, U.S. congressman and Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden, will succeed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom. His victory marks a historic milestone, making him the first Latino elected governor of California and the state’s first Latino governor