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Palmdale, CA.- The Homeowners’ Exemption reduces the taxable value of your home, resulting in savings on your property tax bill year after year. While the annual savings may seem modest, they add up over time and provide meaningful, long-term relief for homeowners. This exemption is especially important under Proposition 19, which allows eligible homeowners to pass their home and its existing tax base to their children. Claiming the Homeowners’ Exemption helps ensure your pro

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed landmark consumer protection legislation to crack down on fraudulent practices targeting veterans and service members navigating the federal benefits system, strengthening California’s nation-leading protections for those who served. For years, lax federal enforcement allowed predatory claims businesses to flourish nationwide — with unaccredited operators charging illegal and excessive fees while misleading veterans seeking hel

Palmdale, CA.- Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Station are asking for the public’s help locating Missing Children, Joseph Franz (10-years-old male White) and Jaxxon Franz (7-years-old male White) and Missing Parents, Audrey Nicole Burak (31-years-old female White) and Marcus Ryananthonie McArthur, (35-years-old male White). The children, Joseph and Jaxxon, were last seen on October 29, 2025, with their biological mother, Audrey Nicole Bura

Palmdale, California.- On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors deliberated and approved a motion. This motion would allow voters to decide on a temporary 0.5% general sales tax, which would take effect on June 2026. If approved by voters, the countywide sales tax increase would be implemented for a period of five years. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today after casting her “ no ” vote on placing

Palmdale, California- A proposed measure is currently being submitted for voter consideration in the upcoming November election. During the November election, California voters may be asked to decide whether homeowners aged 60 and above should be exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residences is 60 years of age or older; and (2) has occupied the home as a principal residence for five consecutive years or has lived in California for at least 10 years. California

Palmdale, CA.-Attention, drivers! Caltrans has announced closures on SR-14 this week. Monday, Feb. 9-Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly: 📍Southbound Rancho Vista Boulevard / Avenue P on-ramp 📍Northbound Rancho Vista Boulevard / Avenue P off-ramp 📍Southbound 10th Street West off-ramp 📍North & Southbound Avenue N on & off-ramps 📍North & Southbound Avenue M on & off-ramps ⛔ Live traffic updates are available at https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Please drive safely, sta

Palmdale, CA.- A winter storm system is expected to bring light to moderate rain and mountain snow to Southern California from Tuesday evening through early Wednesday. The Antelope Valley residents are advised to prepare and plan their driving accordingly. According to the National Weather Service, a 30% chance of rain is forecasted for Tuesday, with cloudy skies and highs near 65°F. Rain is likely on Tuesday night, with a 70% chance of precipitation and lows around 56°F ¹. T

SACRAMENTO — The California Housing Finance Agency's Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will begin accepting applications for down payment assistance on February 24th. The life-changing down payment assistance program, which offers first-generation homebuyers up to 20% of their home purchase price or appraised value in down payment assistance, will be using a random selection process to facilitate the equitable distribution of state funds. CalHFA expects to make $

SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today celebrates the graduation of 129 cadets from the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, who have completed six months of training to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to best serve throughout the state. As the graduates cross the stage, California remains committed to investing in public safety and providing service to all Californians. I congratulate all of today’s graduates who are joining a community, team and family that continues to s

Palmdale, CA - In a show of solidarity and concern, hundreds of students from across the Antelope Valley walked out of their schools on Friday to protest federal immigration enforcement actions. The peaceful demonstrations, which took place from Littlerock to Quartz Hill and other areas, were sparked by reports of recent ICE activity in nearby neighborhoods, leaving many students fearful for their families' safety. Carrying signs that read "Students Against ICE," "Families Be