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LANCASTER, Calif. — Duane Winn is seeking reelection to the Lancaster School District Board of Trustees, representing Trustee Area 2, in the upcoming November 3, 2026, general election. Winn is highlighting his decade of experience as a school board trustee, along with his involvement in education, community leadership, and youth development throughout the Antelope Valley. According to his campaign materials, Winn brings several years of leadership experience, including: 10 y

PALMDALE, Calif. — Jeremiah Farrell, a candidate for Palmdale City Council District 3 in the November 3, 2026 election, is campaigning on a platform emphasizing fiscal responsibility, improved public safety, stronger families, limited government and faith-based community involvement. In responses to an AV Daily News candidate questionnaire, Farrell said his Christian faith and commitment to public service motivated his decision to run for office. “I’m running because I’m a fo

ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif. — Get ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep! Daylight saving time officially ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks will move back one hour to 1:00 a.m. Residents throughout California and most of the United States are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. While smartphones, computers, and many digital devices will automatically adjust, traditional clocks, watches, and some household applian

SACRAMENTO – A colorful package doesn’t make a product safe. A candy-like label doesn’t make it legal. And a wellness-sounding name doesn’t mean you know what’s inside. As Californians celebrate Halloween, Governor Gavin Newsom is highlighting the state’s ongoing crackdown on illicit products that can be deceptively packaged and marketed to look harmless—including illegal cannabis products, intoxicating hemp products and dangerous kratom-derived substances. Through coordinate

Palmdale, CA – Palmdale Water District (PWD) is proud to announce that it has received a PRism Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America – Los Angeles (PRSA-LA) Chapter for the 2026 H2GO 5K Run. This marks the fifth year in a row that PWD’s Public Affairs team has been recognized with a PRSA award. During last night’s 62nd Annual PRSA-LA PRism Awards ceremony in Hollywood, PWD was presented the Award of Excellence in the category of Community Relations

LOS ANGELES – All vote centers in Los Angeles County are now open, and members of A Count You Can Trust, an independent, nonpartisan coalition working to strengthen confidence in Los Angeles County elections, urge every eligible voter to make a plan to vote. Registered voters can cast their ballot at any vote center in the county, and non-registered voters can register onsite and cast a provisional ballot. “Every eligible voter should feel confident casting their ballot and

LANCASTER, Calif. — Oscar Iraheta, a local business owner, investor, father, and community leader, is running for the Lancaster School District Board of Trustees, representing Area 2, in the November 3, 2026, election. As the father of a student attending the Lancaster School District, Iraheta says he understands the importance of providing children with a quality education, safe learning environments, and opportunities to succeed. Iraheta is also the co-founder of a communit

LANCASTER, Calif. – It’s never too late to focus on healthy habits that can support your long-term well-being. One nutrition trend that continues to gain attention is anti-inflammatory eating. While inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, long-term inflammation may play a role in several chronic health conditions. Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Dietitian Israel Aguilar shares simple ways you can build an eating pattern that supports overall health.

Lancaster, CA.- Detectives from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station are asking for the public’s help locating this At-Risk Missing Juvenile, Jayden Eric Pellegrin. He was last seen on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., in the city of Quartz Hill. Jayden is a 15-year-old, Male White, 5’05”, 106 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and unknown color pants. Jayden’s family is concerned for his well-being. Any

PALMDALE, Calif. — Palmdale voters will have an opportunity to decide how their city’s mayor is selected when they head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Measure DE asks residents whether Palmdale should establish a directly elected, at-large mayor, beginning with the November 2028 general municipal election. Currently, Palmdale operates under a five-district City Council system, with the mayor selected from among councilmembers rather than elected separately by vote