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Palmdale, Calif.— State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-23rd District, voted against the confirmation of five members to California’s Board of Parole Hearings this week, saying she is “disgusted” by recent release decisions involving violent offenders. In a statement released after the Senate floor vote, Valladares said the commissioners in question had previously ruled that “serial child molesters, kidnappers, and violent sexual predators” were suitable for release. S

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents and the greater Antelope Valley to come together to celebrate Juneteenth and honor freedom, culture and history through an afternoon of activities, community connection and celebration. Entertainment includes a gospel singer, a performance by the Justice Sunday Arts Initiative, Storm Family Dance, poetry reading, DJ set, Ayinde Love Music Acts and a drum circle featuring community participation. What: Juneteenth Ce

Palmdale, CA. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County La Brea Tar Pits Mobile Museum made its first-ever visit to the Antelope Valley, bringing immersive science exhibits, interactive displays, and Ice Age exploration directly to approximately 900 students at Quartz Hill Elementary School. This historic visit was made possible through advocacy from Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office and engaged Quartz Hill parents who worked to bring the unique educational experi

PALMDALE, Calif. — Taco lovers from across the Antelope Valley are invited to gather for the highly anticipated 2026 Antelope Valley Taco Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Poncitlán Square in downtown Palmdale. The festival promises a full day of delicious food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community spirit. The event will feature a variety of local taco vendors serving their signature creations, giving attendees the opportunity to sample some of t

LANCASTER, Calif., — After a devastating car accident, 17-year-old Vanessa Rodriguez arrived at Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC), with life-threatening injuries including multiple fractures, spinal trauma, and a brain injury. Her survival was uncertain. What followed was a relentless, coordinated effort by AVMC’s Trauma and Intensive Care teams, working around the clock to save her life. Vanessa spent nearly three months hospitalized, including weeks in the ICU. At her

SACRAMENTO – First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and state officials joined students, athletes, coaches, mental health professionals, and community members at Street Soccer USA in Sacramento to celebrate the fourth annual Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being. To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, the community celebration featured an afternoon of soccer, yoga, meditation