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Palmdale, CA.- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown. S. District Judge Indira Talwani said the Trump administration must resume SNAP benefits, which were slated to expire Nov. 1 California officials Friday applauded last-minute court orders to restart funding for federal food benefits, but the rulings will not prevent disruptions to CalFresh benefits this weekend. Los Angeles County Board

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is rising to meet a potentially unprecedented need for food following the anticipated suspension of CalFresh Program benefits, affecting 1.5 million people across Los Angeles County. Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) will mobilize by switching to an emergency services mode. SAVES will offer drive-thru services only to maximize efficiency and help reach as many families as possible during this critica

PALMDALE, Calif. — Murder charges have been filed against a Palmdale mother accused of causing the death of her 2-year-old son, who fatally ingested fentanyl in 2023. “There is no tragedy more profound than the loss of a child, especially when it happens because of a parent’s reckless disregard for life,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “Anyone who exposes a child to fentanyl is committing an unforgivable act of cruelty and neglect, and my office

Lancaster, CA.- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Joshua Matthew Dunn. He is a 30-year-old male Black. He was last seen on October 28, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., near the intersection of 3rd St E and E Avenue I, in the city of Lancaster. Mr. Dunn is 6’01”, 120lbs., with brown hair, green eyes, mustache and a full beard. He was last seen wearing an orage shirt, green jacket, tan pants and

Palmdale , CA.- The federal government shutdown is affecting our communities. To support, LA County Parks is leaning in to expand capacity to its Food Programs at Parks! LA County Parks provides the following food safety net services programs for youth, teens and seniors. These food programs include: Free Healthy Snack Program for youth at 48 parks (Monday thru Friday @ 3pm-4pm) - ages 17 and under. Free Hot Supper (Dinner) Program at Our SPOT Teen Centers for teens at 16 par

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents to take home free, nutrient-rich compost to prepare their gardens for winter planting or set the stage for a thriving spring bloom. This free community resource is available while supplies last on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 City Ranch Road .   This high-quality compost was produced using yard waste and food scraps collected from Palmdale residents through the City’s re

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, October 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, November 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving. During the operation, all available CHP officers will be on patrol statewide, focusing on identifying and arresting impaired drivers before they cause harm. “Impaired driving destroys lives, and even one life lost is one too many. This Halloween, we’re as

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for an innovative mentorship program that will transform Pelona Vista Park. The initiative will pair a mentoring artist with four emerging local, adult artists to create a stunning, collective public mural.    The mentor will host six workshops beginning in March 2026 to provide hands-on training for their mentees. Together, the five artists will develop a concept mural design inspired by desert landscapes that ref

Lancaster, CA. -Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in October highlights the importance of brain health at every age. Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Registered Dietitian, Israel Aguilar, shares how the foods we eat today can support cognitive function and memory for years to come.   It's Never Too Early to Start “Brain health isn’t something to think about only as we age,” says Aguilar. “The dietary patterns we establish in our 20s, 30s and 40s can have a significant i

Lancaster, CA.- Notable Arrest – Illegal Firearms and Marijuana Seized Late last week, Lancaster Station Deputies conducted a proactive patrol check at a hotel in the area of the 44200 block of Sierra Highway. Deputies contacted a man outside the location who admitted to illegally possessing a firearm. During a subsequent search of his hotel room, deputies recovered multiple illegally possessed firearms, including two short-barreled rifles, several handguns, body armor, and m