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Palmdale, CA — Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) celebrates the winners of the City of Palmdale's Environmental division’s Bytes and Blooms Digital Art Contest, a citywide competition that invited artists of all ages to explore how technology and nature can coexist in creative and sustainable ways. EPIC proudly sponsored the contest’s prizes as part of its ongoing commitment to pursuing digital equity, community engagement and a sustainable future for Palmdal

Lancaster, CA. – Following the City Council’s May 26 approval of Resolutions of Intention initiating Proposition 218 proceedings, the City of Lancaster will host two upcoming community open houses to provide information and answer questions regarding proposed assessment updates for the City’s Drainage, Lighting, and Landscape Maintenance districts and Sewer service area. The open houses are designed to help property owners better understand the Proposition 218 process, learn

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced today that more than 1,800 consumers — about half of them from California — who were victims of a multiyear mortgage fraud scheme, will soon receive refunds totaling nearly $3 million. DFPI, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), secured a court order against the company in 2024 after a DFPI enforcement action uncovered that the company falsely promised to reduce homeowner’s

Sacramento — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making it easier than ever for new drivers to build safe driving habits. Whether studying for a permit test, practicing behind-the-wheel or preparing for a drive test, the DMV offers a variety of mobile-friendly educational resources to help new drivers navigate every step of the process. “Learning to drive is an exciting milestone for new drivers and nothing is more important than being safe and knowledgeable

Lancaster, CA.- The Lancaster Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. as part of our ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and keep Lancaster roads safe. Whether it's alcohol, cannabis, prescription medication, or a combination of substances, impaired driving puts everyone at risk. Before you head out, take a few minutes to make a plan: ✔️ Designate a sober driver ✔️ Use a rideshare ✔️ Call a friend or family me

LOS ANGELES – Four members of Mara Salvatrucha, a violent street gang and terrorist organization known as MS-13, were found guilty by a jury today of brutally murdering three victims in the Angeles National Forest, including one victim who had his heart carved out of his chest and his body dismembered then tossed down a canyon. The following defendants, all of whom remain in federal custody, were found guilty of racketeering conspiracy and violent crimes in aid of racketeerin

Palmdale, Calif.— State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-23rd District, voted against the confirmation of five members to California’s Board of Parole Hearings this week, saying she is “disgusted” by recent release decisions involving violent offenders. In a statement released after the Senate floor vote, Valladares said the commissioners in question had previously ruled that “serial child molesters, kidnappers, and violent sexual predators” were suitable for release. S

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents and the greater Antelope Valley to come together to celebrate Juneteenth and honor freedom, culture and history through an afternoon of activities, community connection and celebration. Entertainment includes a gospel singer, a performance by the Justice Sunday Arts Initiative, Storm Family Dance, poetry reading, DJ set, Ayinde Love Music Acts and a drum circle featuring community participation. What: Juneteenth Ce

Palmdale, CA. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County La Brea Tar Pits Mobile Museum made its first-ever visit to the Antelope Valley, bringing immersive science exhibits, interactive displays, and Ice Age exploration directly to approximately 900 students at Quartz Hill Elementary School. This historic visit was made possible through advocacy from Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office and engaged Quartz Hill parents who worked to bring the unique educational experi

PALMDALE, Calif. — Taco lovers from across the Antelope Valley are invited to gather for the highly anticipated 2026 Antelope Valley Taco Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Poncitlán Square in downtown Palmdale. The festival promises a full day of delicious food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community spirit. The event will feature a variety of local taco vendors serving their signature creations, giving attendees the opportunity to sample some of t