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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today, through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), issued final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have failed to adhere to housing law requirements to plan for housing that meets the needs of all income levels. These jurisdictions are more than 60 days away from securing a certified housing element. They have 30 days to respond to the Notices of Violation before HCD takes further action, including ref

Los Angeles, CA.- Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission (Commission) Chair Hans Johnson praised a major California appellate court decision that strengthens the authority of civilian oversight agencies to hold law enforcement accountable. In a ruling issued Thursday, the California Court of Appeal confirmed in a unanimous ruling that the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) in Sonoma County has the legal authority to issue sub

Lancaster, CA.- Cedric White a Lancaster Resident, Business Owner and Community Leader has announced his candidacy for Lancaster City Council in the Tuesday April 14th Election. As a Lancaster resident of 25+ years Cedric has built a reputation as a collaborative and results-driven leader, working across sectors to influence policy, support community-based initiatives, and elevate voices that are often underrepresented. Whether serving at the local, regional, or national lev

SACRAMENTO – Building on a surge in enforcement to remove dangerous weapons, drugs, and repeat offenders from communities across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a significant update toward the work being done regionally by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to increase public safety. In partnership with local law enforcement, CHP’s crime suppression teams have delivered significant results in just two years – 12,645 arrests, 6,475 stolen vehicles recovered,

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale has announced the promotions of four accomplished leaders whose experience, institutional knowledge and commitment to public service will help advance the City’s strategic priorities and amplify delivery of high-quality services to residents. The promotions include Sara Gallagher and Nardy Lopez to assistant city manager, Janelle Samson to deputy city manager and Yvette Barrios to human resources director. Together, these appointments refle

Not Actual Car Giveaway Palmdale, CA — Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC), the City of Palmdale’s locally managed, not-for profit power provider, is excited to offer residents access to clean energy solutions and a chance to win a new electric vehicle or $35,000 cash through the Power Choice EV Giveaway Contest. This limited-time opportunity enables residents to power their home with reliable solar and battery storage alongside a chance to win unique prizes throu

SACRAMENTO – California has spent years building one of the most comprehensive hospice fraud enforcement efforts in the country. Under Governor Gavin Newsom, the state established a multi-agency Hospice Fraud Task Force, strengthened program integrity oversight , and implemented a moratorium on new hospice licenses that remains in effect. Governor Newsom highlighted how this work is delivering results: over 280 hospice licenses have been revoked over the past two years, an

SAN LORENZO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is moving forward with a stand-alone, one-semester personal finance course for high school students — a major step toward ensuring every student graduates with the tools to manage money, avoid debt, and build wealth. The State Board of Education adopted a curriculum guide and resources, implementing Assembly Bill 2927 (McCarty), signed by Governor Newsom in 2024. Governor Newsom today also issued an executi

Lancaster, California,.- Renage Garrison has announced her candidacy for the City of Lancaster Council election on April 14, 2026. Garrison and other candidates have submitted their press releases to our readers, providing information about her and her views on her candidacy. Born and raised in the Antelope Valley, I have deep roots in this community and have proudly called Lancaster home for the past 14 years. My life and work have been shaped by a strong connection to the

Ridgecrest, CA.- The Ridgecrest Police Department is assisting the Kern County Public Health Department and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at their request in addressing illegal food vendors operating within and around the City of Ridgecrest. We are aware of recent social media discussions regarding enforcement actions involving these vendors. While we understand that the food offered may be appealing, we want to provide important context to our community. The vendors who h