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Palmdale, CA.- More than just a car show - join us for our 2nd annual “Crossroads of Culture” event at Vasquez Rocks! Join us for a fun, free gathering that explores the stories behind the wheels: from early trade routes and railroad history, to the evolution of transportation that shaped not only this landscape, but the people who passed through and lived here. Long before modern roads, Vasquez Rocks, the ancestral village of Mapipinga, was an important trade hub, where Indi

Palmdale, CA – Dozens of Palmdale School District students and their families and teachers filled the Palmdale Water District (PWD) Board Room Monday night when the winners of the annual PWD Earth Day Poster Contest were recognized. This year’s theme was “Every Drop Counts,” and students were asked to submit drawings that promoted water conservation in honor of Earth Day. Fifteen teachers from seven schools had their classes participate in the contest. The PWD Board of Direct

PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale is bringing safety and fun together at a free Neighborhood Watch community event on Tuesday, May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oasis Park, 3850 E. Ave. S. The celebration is open to residents of all ages, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with your neighbors in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. “A safe neighborhood is the foundation of everything else that we’re building in Palmdale,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “When the community kn

Mayor R. Rex Parris, Vice-Mayor Lauren Hughes-Leslie, Council Members Ken Mann, along with newly elected members Cedric White and Rocio Castellanos. Lancaster, CA – A new Lancaster City Council was officially sworn in Tuesday afternoon during a packed meeting that drew standing ovations, proclamations, and a clear message from Mayor R. Rex Parris: “This isn’t about pay. It’s about gratitude and service.” Council Swearing-In & Call for Unity. After taking their oaths of office

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol will conduct a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on speeding to help reduce serious and fatal crashes across California. The MEP begins at 6 a.m. on April 28 and ends at 5:59 a.m. on April 29. The enforcement effort will take place throughout the day and night, emphasizing that there is no safe time or place to drive at unsafe speeds. During the operation, officers will monitor roadways and take enforcement action aga

LANCASTER – For Dr. Deepthi Karanam with Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, diabetes care begins with easing patients’ fears and helping them focus on what’s possible, not overwhelming them. Her advice to every patient is simple and consistent: progress matters more than perfection. “Diabetes management isn’t about changing everything overnight,” Dr. Karanam says. “It’s about taking small, realistic steps that fit into your daily life—and building from there.” Working w