

Palmdale Invites Community to Unite Through Service in Honor of September 11
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


WAR’s 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour Stops in Palmdale Aug. 7
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale will present WAR on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Palmdale Amphitheater as part of its summer concert series. WHAT: WAR will perform its blend of funk, soul, rock and Latin jazz during a stop on the band’s 50th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour. The concert will feature selections from WAR’s catalog spanning more than five decades on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, 8 p.m. at Palmdale Amphitheater 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93551 DETAILS: Ti


Deputy-Involved Shooting in Littlerock Leaves San Bernardino County Detective Injured
PALMDALE, Calif. — Lancaster Sheriff’s Station Captains Joseph Fender and Paul Bartlett joined Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna and representatives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department during an evening media briefing following a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the Littlerock area near Palmdale. The incident happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. in a remote area of Littlerock, an unincorporated co


Missing Teen, Avery Marcella Rose Thomas.
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, Avery Marcella Rose Thomas. She was last seen on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., in the city of Palmdale. Avery is a 12-year-old, female Hispanic, 4’07”, 145 lbs with straight brown hair, brown eyes birthmark on her left arm, scar on her left cheek and a scar on the bridge of her nose. She was last seen wearin
California launches next phase of state cybersecurity plan as AI changes threat landscape
SACRAMENTO – Updating California’s roadmap for protecting the state government from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the release of an updated strategy — known as Cal-Secure 2.0 — to protect the state against new online threats, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyberattacks. Building on California’s first statewide cybersecurity strategy launched in 2021, Cal-Secure 2.0 gives state agencies practical tools and guida


Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory
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


The City of Palmdale Connects Safety and Community for National Night Out
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is bringing residents and public safety together for its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9th St. East. This family-friendly event is the perfect place for residents and first responders to stand united against crime to protect their City. “Partnership between the community and public safety is always something this City strives for and encourages,” said Mayor Eric


Local Back to School Tips
LANCASTER – As families across the Antelope Valley prepare for the new school year, parents can take a few simple steps to help their children start strong both academically and emotionally, according to a local health expert. “Getting ready for school is about more than buying supplies,” said Dr. David Bronstein, a pediatrician and an infectious disease specialist with Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley. “Healthy habits, routine medical care and open communication with your c


Palmdale Property Values Continue to Rise in 2026
Palmdale, CA.- continues to experience strong growth in property values, according to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s 2026 Assessment Roll. The city’s total assessed property value reached $20.75 billion in 2026, up from $19.11 billion in 2025. That’s an increase of more than $1.63 billion, representing an 8.6% year-over-year increase. The 8.6% growth rate ranks as the fifth-highest among Los Angeles County’s 88 cities and is nearly double the countywide average growth rate


The Antelope Valley Indian Museum focus at Old-Timers
Palmdale – At the Sizzler in Palmdale on Friday, July 31, 2026, the guest speaker was Archeologist and Curator Peggy Ronning from the Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP. Peggy gave a slide presentation covering the very first start of the museum and bringing it up to today. Shirley, Charlee and Chuck from Lake Los Angeles were there to support and share the experience with 72 other members of the Old Timers group. The group meets on the last Friday of each month, at Sizzler’s


