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LANCASTER, CA — A local Scout working toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout is giving back to the Antelope Valley community by organizing a free swimming and water safety clinic for children ages 4 to 12. Nathaniel Terrell, who has spent the past 10 years in Scouting, is organizing The SafeSwim Project, a free community event scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Family YMCA in Lancaster. The clinic will provide beginner swim

LANCASTER, CA — Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Special Victims Bureau are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible additional victims following the arrest of a 23-year-old Lancaster-area sexual assault suspect. According to the Sheriff’s Department, Angel Espitia Ardon, 23, was arrested on October 30, 2026, in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile victim whom he initially met through a social media

Palmdale, CA — The November 3, 2026, general election has brought significant developments to the Antelope Valley, with Juan Carrillo winning his race for California State Assembly District 39 and George Whitesides winning his race for California’s 27th Congressional District. Meanwhile, the race for California State Assembly District 34 remains undecided as election officials continue counting ballots. The results will help determine who represents Antelope Valley communitie

Lancaster, CA.-On October 28, 2026, the Lancaster Police Department partnered with Probation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to conduct compliance searches at six locations in Lancaster associated with registered sex offenders on Postrelease Community Supervision (PRCS). Investigators searched six residences, four vehicles, and multiple electronic devices, including eight cell phones, two laptop computers, and one Xbox gaming console. A 46-year-old man wa

Alhambra, November 5, 2026 – The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is proud to celebrate the release of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Year End Highlights (YEH). The digital publication, which serves as the agency’s annual report, provides a reflection of its annual investments in housing administration and production, community improvements, and natural disaster response. The LACDA is uniquely positioned to address an array of County needs. With a hardworking

Palmdale, CA — Election has concluded, but ballot counting continues across Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, questions surrounding residency eligibility have sparked controversy in the Keppel Union School District Trustee Area 3 race. Candidate Ana Laura Quiles currently leads in the unofficial vote count, while some community members are raising concerns about whether she meets the legal residency requirements to represent Trustee Area 3. The Keppel Union School District tran

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