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Lancaster, CA. - The City of Lancaster is opening the books and inviting the community to an interactive 2026-27 Budget Open House on Monday, May 11. The open house will be held in the lobby of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event offers residents a transparent, hands-on look at how the City allocates its $342 million total revenue budget. Stop by to ask questions and learn more. “Our budget is more than just Lnumbers; it is a reflec

PALMDALE, CA – The Antelope Valley Children’s Choir takes the stage at the Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East, on May 16 to honor our nation with Americana: Singing the Stories of America, a rousing, heart-filled musical journey through the soul of the United States that will have you humming all the way home. Performed by talented, local young singers, Americana weaves together beloved folk tunes, powerful spirituals and soaring patriotic anthems into a unifi

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a major milestone in his commitment to build the world’s premier wildland firefighting force. Since 2018, CAL FIRE has hired over 1,000 young adults, who were trained and certified by the California Conservation Corps, to full-time and seasonal wildland fire positions. Since Governor Newsom took office in 2019, the state has grown the number of CCC-CAL FIRE partnered firefighting crews by nearly 450%, adding critical resource

Palmdale, Ca.- Caltrans District 7 is proposing safety improvements at State Route (SR) 138 and 106th East Street between Littlerock and Pearblossom. The project will reduce collisions and improve operations through a two-lane roundabout, a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) at Hempel Avenue, and enhanced signage and safety features. “This progress has been the result of years of effort by our grassroots organization, the Highway 138 Safe Roads Initiative, created by Siouxie

SAN FRANCISCO – Ahead of Mother’s Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state is partnering with Baby2Baby, a leading national nonprofit organization headquartered in California, to launch a first-in-the-nation program to provide free diapers to all new babies born in California. Leveraging the bulk purchasing power of the state, this new effort known as Golden State Start will distribute high-quality, mass-produced diapers directly to families through participa

LANCASTER, CA, The Antelope Valley Family YMCA is inviting the community to come together for a powerful day of connection, wellness, and support at its upcoming Healthy Families Day on Saturday May 9, 2026, a free event designed to uplift families and make health resources accessible to all. Taking place at the YMCA in Lancaster, Healthy Families Day is more than just an event—it’s a reflection of what happens when a community shows up for one another. Families will have ac

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is officially kicking off National Small Business Week with a powerful commitment to its local economy through the launch of two new support initiatives: the Shop Palmdale Community Card and the Business of the Month Billboard Program. These programs are specifically designed to boost the local business community, centering support on commercial brick-and-mortar establishments with fewer than 10 locations. By focusing on smaller, local vent

Palmdale, Calif. — With inflation, high interest rates, and rising grocery bills still squeezing household budgets, any break at the pump matters. This week, Circle K launched a promotion offering drivers up to 40 cents off per gallon, a move many local residents say couldn’t come at a better time. Circle K on 40th Street East abd Palmdale Blvd The promotion runs through select dates and locations , visit circle k for details. The economy remains tough for many families in t

LANCASTER – This May, California State Parks is inviting the public to experience the work of talented Indigenous artists at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP). During two special showcase events this month, visitors will have the opportunity to meet artists Maree Cheatham, Tina Wimer and Carmelo Esquer, learn about their work and heritage and purchase original pieces. The museum will highlight the award-winning ceramic creations of Cheatham (Muskogee Cre

Lancaster,CA.- Detectives from Lancaster Sheriff’s Station are asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Emiliano Antonio Rivera, who was reported missing from the Lancaster area. Emiliano was last seen on May 7, 2026, between 2:33 PM and 3:00 PM, near the 43600 block of 16th Street East in Lancaster. His family is concerned for his well-being. He is described as a 14-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 5’3”, 100 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last s