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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has awarded $227 million in Proposition 64 grant funding to support local efforts addressing the public health and safety impacts of cannabis legalization. The funding will help communities strengthen public safety, combat illicit cannabis activity, support youth prevention and intervention efforts, protect public health, and address environmental harms associated with illegal cannabis operations. With this fou

LANCASTER, Calif. — More than 1,250 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized in recent enforcement actions by the Lancaster Police Department, including a 1,000-pound discovery made during a multi-agency search warrant service. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office was serving a warrant at a Lancaster residence on an unrelated investigation when deputies discovered approximately 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. VCSO requested assistance from the Lancaster Police Departmen

Lancaster, CA.- On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a joint Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint with the Lancaster Police Department. The exact location will be announced at a later date and time. The primary objective of any Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist on our highways, by targeting roads where there is a high frequency of driving under the influence (DUI) related

Palmdale, CA — Deputies assigned to the Palmdale Station Partners Against Crime (PAC) Team have been investigating a series of retail thefts targeting local businesses, including Macy's, Ulta, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Through their investigation, deputies identified an adult female suspect who was believed to be responsible for numerous thefts, and re-selling the merchandise. On June 25, 2026, the PAC Team conducted surveillance and served a search warrant at a residence in th

Palmdale, CA.- Do you know a youth between the ages of 11-17 who could benefit from positive mentorship, structure, leadership development, and better decision-making skills? The VIDA (Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives) program is a 16-week program designed to help young people build confidence, improve family relationships, make positive choices, and develop skills for a successful future. VIDA Applications are now being accepted! Parents and guardians can lear

Palmdale, Ca.- The Antelope Valley Illegal Dumping Task Force has renewed for another year its program offering landfill vouchers to residents, property owners and business tenants in the unincorporated Antelope Valley. Beginning July 1, two vouchers are available for each household, property parcel or business. Each will pay for dumping a half ton of waste -- about a typical pickup truck load. The vouchers can be used any day local landfills are open through June 2027. The v