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PALMDALE, CA — Palmdale is dedicated to keeping neighborhoods beautiful, clean and resilient by providing street sweeping on local roads. By clearing leaves, litter and sediment from gutters, street sweeping reduces flooding risks, protects local waterways, enhances pest control and extends the life of our roads. To make it easier for everyone to participate, the City has installed clear signage and parking guidelines so residents can plan ahead. Street sweeping has been a lo

Rosamond, CA.- The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rosamond Substation has arrested a suspect involved in multiple large-scale illegal dumping incidents over the past few weeks in the Rosamond area near Highway 14 and Dawn Road. In the early morning hours of November 11, 2025, deputies contacted a driver actively dumping construction debris from a semi-truck associated with the company “By The Ton.” The driver, identified as BRYAN BETANCOURT, was taken into custody without incid

Palmdale, CA.- The U.S. Mint is set to strike the last circulating penny in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The penny, despite its humble value of one cent, will remain legal tender and retain its value indefinitely, according to the Treasury Department. However, it will no longer be minted. U.S. President Donald Trump said in February he was ordering Treasury to halt what he called the "wasteful" minting of pennies,

Palmdale, Ca.- Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Stacy Rene Robles. She is a 43-year-old White female who was last seen on November 8, 2025, at 7:00 AM, on the 39200 block of Botticelli Drive in the city of Palmdale. Stacy is 5’02”, 135 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes with glasses. She was last seen wearing a light blue tank top, black shorts, and black flip f

LANCASTER – Millions of Americans have overcome substance use disorders, proving that recovery is achievable with proper support. Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mitika Kanabar, shares why she believes recovery is not only possible, but probable with the right treatment approach.   Understanding Addiction as a Medical Condition “Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics,

SACRAMENTO  – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that four additional specialized K-9 teams will join the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to improve public safety and provide service to Californians. This graduating class consisted of 3 Belgian Malinois (Judge, Jag, Jury) and 1 Dutch Shepherd (Oso). While on the force, these canines will play a critical role in criminal apprehension and controlled substance detection in Californian communities. Additionally, they will accompany

LANCASTER, CA –– Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC)proudly hosted its annual Cancer Awareness and Prevention event, bringing the community together for an evening of bowling, education, and empowerment. The information and experience shared reinforces AVMC’s commitment to comprehensive cancer prevention and early detection. With strong attendance and enthusiastic engagement, Lanes of Hope offered a unique blend of entertainment and health education. The event aimed to brea

Lancaster, CA.- Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Missing Persons Unit, are asking for the public’s help in locating Missing Person, Sidney Michaela Cooney-Armitage. She is a 20-year-old White female who was last seen on May 11, 2025, at the 10th West Street and Avenue I intersection, in the city of Lancaster. Ms. Cooney-Armitage is 5’07”, 120 lbs., with black hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing green loose jeans and a loose shirt. Her fa

Palmdale, California—Proposition 50 will temporarily alter the boundaries of several congressional districts for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections, particularly in five districts currently held by Republicans. This change would provide California Democrats with a chance to secure five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is how the counties voted, but these are not the final results. Los Angeles County 69.9% of votes are in. Yes: 73.8% (1181208) No: 26

Palmdale, CA. Local Antelope Valley School students choosen as the Regiment Senior and Junior Young Marines of the Year. On October 26th, 2025 they traveled to the City of Clovis for the 1st California Regiment Boards. YM/Sgt Joshua Salas Endeavor Middle School Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year YM/SSgt Christopher Hernandez Quartz Hill High School Regiment Senior Young Marine of the Year YM/PFC Bellanira Trujillo Is unit Young Marine of the Year YM/PFC Bellanira Truji