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PALMDALE, CA — What began as a routine response to an illegal dumping complaint on a vacant property quickly turned into one of the most significant drug seizures in recent city history. In a stunning victory for public safety, City of Palmdale Code Enforcement officers, along with officers from the District Attorney’s Office and public health officials, discovered over 800 pounds of methamphetamine — along with a hidden narcotics production operation contained within cargo c

LANCASTER, Calif. — Mayor R. Rex Parris announced Wednesday he will not place Proposition 218 District elections on the City Council agenda, halting proposed assessment hikes for landscape, lighting, drainage, and sewer maintenance. “Our residents are hurting,” Parris said. “A significant new tax increase will create genuine hardship for the very people who built this community.” Parris said the city will “pause to find a smarter path forward” rather than move ahead with new

California City, Ca,- On June 18, 2026, at about 6:07 PM, Officers of The California City Police Department responded to a report of a drowning in progress in the lake at Central Park. The comments in the call stated that a 12-year-old male had jumped into the lake running from dogs and did not come up. Officers responded Code 3 and arrived on scene at 6:09 PM. The juvenile was located at the bottom of the lake by responding officers, brought to the surface and CPR started at

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale, in partnership with EPIC and with support from Homeboy Electronics Recycling, Nutter Consulting, and community partners Antelope Valley Partners for Health and SALVA, hosted a free laptop distribution event for prequalified senior residents on Tuesday, June 16, at Legacy Commons. During the event, 70 refurbished laptops were made available to local seniors who are 55+, helping expand access to digital tools, online resources and technology

Sacramento., CA- This past weekend, all available CHP personnel focused on one simple goal: getting impaired drivers off the road. During the 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period, CHP officers arrested 505 DUI drivers who chose to get behind the wheel while impaired. This weekend was a reminder to always designate a sober driver. Choose to protect yourself and those around you and remember that a DUI costs way more than opting for a rideshare or taxi. Thank you to everyone who

SACRAMENTO – Building on years of progress, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is advancing the state’s Sites Reservoir project with an additional $268.9 million funding increase from the California Water Commission — strengthening long-term water storage and helping prepare for a hotter, drier future. Year after year, we see climate change putting pressure on California’s water system in real time with hotter, drier weather, and more intense storms that st

Palmdale, CA.-Yellen Night Bites, a new weekly food truck event at Sam Yellen Park, beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Community members are invited to enjoy a fun evening at the park featuring food trucks, a live DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, lawn games and resource tables. Admission is free. The July 1 kickoff event will feature a fun swag giveaway, while supplies last. Starting Wednesdays, July 1 through Sept. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sam Yellen Park, 5100 E. Ave. S For

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will deploy a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on impaired driving from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, through 6 a.m. Sunday, June 21. To maintain a highly visible enforcement presence, all uniformed CHP personnel statewide, regardless of rank, will conduct traffic enforcement on California roadways. “Summer brings more people onto California’s roadways, increasing the risks of impaired driving. Impaired driving

PALMDALE, CA – As Palmdale prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the City is reminding residents that illegal fireworks are prohibited and will be met with strict enforcement, significant fines and possible criminal charges. Illegal fireworks are those that do not bear the California State Fire Marshal’s Safe and Sane designation. This includes devices that shoot into the air or explode, and they are illegal anywhere in the City of Palmdale. The City’s Public Safety

Lancaster, CA.- As summer approaches and school cafeterias close, many local families face a challenge: keeping children consistently fed and nourished while school is out. For households that rely on school meal programs during the academic year, the loss of those daily breakfasts and lunches can create a significant gap. California’s Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, is designed to help bridge that gap and ensure children continue to have access to healthy food