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LANCASTER, Calif. — A DUI checkpoint conducted in Lancaster this past weekend resulted in three arrests for driving under the influence and 13 citations for license violations, police said. The Lancaster Police Department said the checkpoint was part of ongoing efforts to keep local roads safe. Officers were assisted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol. Checkpoint Results: 3 DUI arrests 9 citations issued to drivers without a valid

Lake Los Angeles – On Monday, June 29, 2026, at SBCC’s location in Lake Los Angeles at 16845 East Avenue M-8, a baby shower was held for new mothers and expectant mothers and hosted by Jackue Livingstone and Adrian Falcon. Everybody had a good time and really enjoyed themselves. Mothers got to communicate and ask each other questions. It was a great turnout. Attended by 4 new mothers, 3 expectant mothers, 5 well behaved siblings, and 3 mothers/grandmothers. We played guess ho

Lancaster, CA. - The City of Lancaster invites residents and visitors to celebrate summer, community, and the power of parks during the return of Cool Summer Nights, a free weekly event series taking place Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at parks throughout Lancaster through July 29. The series kicks off ahead of July’s Parks Make Life Better!® Month, a statewide campaign that highlights the benefits parks and recreation provide to California communities. Hosted by the City of La

PALMDALE, CA — Construction on the City of Palmdale’s Melville J. Courson Park Revitalization Project is scheduled to begin in July 2026, marking the start of a major renovation of the park grounds. During construction, the main park grounds will be closed to the public. Courson Pool will remain fully open and accessible during regular operating hours. The $5.4 million revitalization project will bring new play opportunities, improved gathering spaces, upgraded landscaping an

Lake Los Angeles – Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park – Senior Center – On Thursday, June 25, 2026, 59 seniors gathered for their Thursday potluck lunch. There were so many seniors in attendance some of them took their lunch to the Our SPOT room to eat. Bertha is serving lunch to her seniors. Nayeli showed her crazy sox and smiled ear to ear about so many of her Young at Heart seniors attended the event. Each last Thursday is potluck lunch for the seniors’ birthdays

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas today announced a three-party agreement on California’s 2026-27 state budget, delivering a balanced spending plan with zero deficit that protects Californians while maintaining the state’s long-term fiscal stability amid continued economic uncertainty and President Trump’s politically motivated attacks on the state, including the withholding of state funding. The

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has awarded $227 million in Proposition 64 grant funding to support local efforts addressing the public health and safety impacts of cannabis legalization. The funding will help communities strengthen public safety, combat illicit cannabis activity, support youth prevention and intervention efforts, protect public health, and address environmental harms associated with illegal cannabis operations. With this fou

LANCASTER, Calif. — More than 1,250 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized in recent enforcement actions by the Lancaster Police Department, including a 1,000-pound discovery made during a multi-agency search warrant service. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office was serving a warrant at a Lancaster residence on an unrelated investigation when deputies discovered approximately 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. VCSO requested assistance from the Lancaster Police Departmen

Lancaster, CA.- On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a joint Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint with the Lancaster Police Department. The exact location will be announced at a later date and time. The primary objective of any Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist on our highways, by targeting roads where there is a high frequency of driving under the influence (DUI) related

Palmdale, CA — Deputies assigned to the Palmdale Station Partners Against Crime (PAC) Team have been investigating a series of retail thefts targeting local businesses, including Macy's, Ulta, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Through their investigation, deputies identified an adult female suspect who was believed to be responsible for numerous thefts, and re-selling the merchandise. On June 25, 2026, the PAC Team conducted surveillance and served a search warrant at a residence in th