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Palmfdale, CA.- Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger in partnership with Waste Management will sponsor a free dumping day for residents of unincorporated Los Angeles County communities in the Antelope Valley. Residents of unincorporated communities will be able to dump one ton of trash – including appliances and furniture -- per household between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Lancaster Landfill, 600 East Ave. F, the Supervisor’s office announced. People m

SACRAMENTO – First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and #HalfTheStory, a non-profit dedicated to improving the next generation’s relationship with technology, announced the launch of the first-ever California Teen Tech Council, giving young people an opportunity to weigh in on state decisions about technology, AI, and digital wellness. The Teen Tech Council is an outcome of Governor Newsom’s California Innovation Council and reflects a simple idea: instead of viewing young peop

Lake Los Angeles – 170th Street East Speed and Traffic Study – Los Angeles County Public Works is conducting an Engineering and Traffic Survey on 170th Street East to establish a speed limit. The traffic counters placed there this week are for that. The limit of the study is Avenue J to Palmdale Boulevard. The study has been launched to gather data on number of vehicles and speeds of each. On March 4, 2026, my request for a study was submitted. Public Works said at that time

LANCASTER, Calif., — At a time when the nation faces a growing demand for nurses, Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) is proud to recognize a remarkable family whose commitment to patient care spans three generations and more than four decades of service. What began as a mother's determination to provide for her family has grown into a legacy of compassion, resilience, and dedication to healthcare. For Pat, 72, nursing was not a childhood dream—it was a lifeline. After her

Los Angeles, CA.- Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger denounced the California Department of State Hospitals’ (DSH) recommendation to place convicted sex offender and adjudicated Sexually Violent Predator Harold Wachter at a residence on 200th Street East in the Hi Vista area of the Antelope Valley and urges Antelope Valley residents to submit written comments opposing the proposed placement. Supervisor Barger first raised concerns about another Sexually Violent Pr

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale will host a free Disaster Preparedness Expo to help residents and businesses learn how to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. Attendees can meet with local agencies and emergency management partners, explore preparedness resources, participate in hands-on demonstrations and receive disaster preparedness giveaways. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be among the participating partners. The Expo

Palmdale, CA.- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. Residents should check their specific neighborhood conditions using the NWS HeatRisk map. Taking precautions is the most important way to prevent heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps, as well as heat-related death.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the graduation of 36 new wildlife officers, marking an important milestone in strengthening California’s effort to protect its natural resources and keep communities safe. During a ceremony yesterday in Paradise, Butte County, the graduates were sworn in, pinned with their badges, and welcomed into the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division. Following field training, the new officers will begin

Palmdale, CA.- The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) will hold a public hearing to consider the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Final PEIR) and proposed amendments to Title 22 (Planning and Zoning) of the Los Angeles County Code (Zoning Ordinance) for the proposed Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Program. If ultimately approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Zoning Ordinance would establish the land-use rules for commercial cannabis businesses i

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents to remember, honor and serve during its 9/11 National Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 12. Held under the theme “United We Serve,” the event will bring families, neighbors and community members together for meaningful acts of kindness to honor the lives lost on September 11 and recognize those who serve and strengthen the City. “This is a day to remember those we lost on 9/11and honor the courage and selflessness shown by