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Lake Los Angeles, CA - Join us for a fun-filled Día de los Niños celebration at the Lake Los Angeles Marketplace on April 18th 2026. This free community event, put together in collaboration with Helping Hands AV and SBCC, aims to provide resources and joy to families. - Date: 4/18/26 - Time: 10am - 3pm - Location: 40181 170th St East, Lake Los Angeles, CA 93591 - Painting activities for kids - Free lunch for the first 100 attendees - Raffles and giveaways - Representatives fr

PALMDALE, CA – Spring is in full bloom, and the City of Palmdale is ready to celebrate with its annual Children’s SpringFest and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd .   This free community celebration offers fun for the whole family and features two separate egg hunts designed to create the perfect experience for children of all ages. Young explorers ages 0-3 can enjoy a calm, age-appropriate g

SACRAMENTO –  Following California’s  first  statewide drop in unsheltered homelessness in 15 years — a 9% drop – the state continues to deliver by expanding local communities’ capacity to treat those suffering from mental illness and addiction, including untreated homeless individuals. Today, Governor Newsom is announcing the next round of Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (Bond BHCIP) awards, with a $1.18 billion investment to fund an  additional 66 pr

Palmdale, CA.- Detectives from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station are asking for the public’s help locating this At-Risk Missing Juvenile, Evelyn Yamileth Gutierrez . She was last seen on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., in the city of Littlerock. Evelyn is a 17-year-old, female Hispanic, 5’01”, 110 lbs with brown/blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white sweater with blue “LA” logo, black sweats, and white shoes. Evelyn’s famil

All-female surgical team launches the da Vinci system at Antelope Valley Medical Center—(from L to R) Alexandra Tortola, OR RN, Dr. Myra Martin, general surgeon Dr. Jennifer Choy-Shin, and OR scrub tech Karina Amaya. LANCASTER, Calif.,— Antelope Valley Medical Center stands among a limited number of Los Angeles County hospitals to offer the latest state‑of‑the‑art da Vinci robotic surgical system. The program proudly launched with an all‑female surgical team, a milestone that

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced 37 missing children were found during Operation “Safe Return” in Riverside County. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) partnered with the United States Marshals Service (USMS) in the coordinated effort, which also resulted in the arrest of seven suspects. Operation Safe Return focused on locating the most at-risk missing children by investigating cases entered into the law enf

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom called out President Trump for triggering a global oil and gas price spike with no plan to protect American families from the fallout. Trump launched a war in Iran with no plan, the Republican majority in Congress is looking the other way, and American families across the nation are now paying for it at the pump. Trump’s political machine is working overtime to blame anyone but the real culprit: Donald Trump himself. Trump’s Iran war is co

Lancaster, CA — Community organizer, entrepreneur, and small business advocate Danielle Harper is sharing her vision for the future of Lancaster as she continues her campaign for City Council. Harper’s campaign focuses on strengthening the connection between residents, resources, and opportunity while encouraging civic engagement across the city. Candidate Bio Danielle Harper is a community leader and entrepreneur dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods through collaborati

Lancaster, CA. – The City of Lancaster and the Lancaster Police Department (LPD) have launched a new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, an advanced public safety initiative designed to improve emergency response times, enhance situational awareness, and support safer outcomes for both officers and residents.  The program uses drones staged in secure pods at strategic locations throughout the City, allowing them to be deployed immediately to active calls for service. In

Downey, CA — The California Department of Education (CDE) has selected 152 middle schools and high schools from Los Angeles County as 2026 California Distinguished Schools, part of a statewide recognition of 408 exemplary schools demonstrating outstanding academic achievement and commitment to student success.   Among the honorees are the International Polytechnic High School, operated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and Magnolia Science Academy 5, authorized b