

Helping Hands with SBCC support conducts exploratory meeting
Lake Los Angeles – Twin Lakes Community Church Multi-Purpose Room – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Vladimir Gomez and Lorena S Parrales with Helping Hands led an exploratory meeting regarding the proposed Lake Los Angeles Community Learning Center. Twelve LLA residents attended while 130 watched online, 90 English speaking and 30 Spanish speaking. Gomez spoke in both English and Spanish. Everyone agreed on two things: 1) Not everyone is college bound. 2) We have a community o


Self-service technology transforms response for non-emergency crashes
Palmdale, CA-Palmdale Station has been chosen to participate in the Carfax Driver Exchange (DEX) pilot program. The DEX program is currently in use in over 500 different law enforcement agencies across the country, as well as a number of local agencies within LA County. This program uses an application (Carfax for Police) to facilitate the exchange of personal, vehicle and damage information between the involved parties via a link sent to their cell phones for any non-injury


CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins
SACRAMENTO — Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern. As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month , the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is urging drivers to put down their phones and stay attentive to help make roads safer for everyone. Every year, CHP officers issue more citations to drivers violating California’s hands-free law, highlighting the ongoing ch


CA to deliver $520 million in utility bill relief as climate credits roll out
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that millions of California households will see automatic bill credits beginning this month through the California Climate Credit. The average Californian with natural gas service will see a bill credit of about $40 this month. Since 2014, the state’s Cap-and-Invest program has delivered $16 billion in bill refunds back to residential investor-owned utility customers. This year, California will add to that and provide a tota


City of Lancaster to Celebrate Earth Day on May 30 with Community Activities and Sustainability Events
Lancaster, CA. April 9, 2026. The City of Lancaster invites residents to join in celebrating Earth Day on May 30, featuring community-focused environmental activities that promote sustainability, conservation and responsible stewardship of the planet.The overall Earth Day initiative in Lancaster highlights how every action counts: from reducing your carbon footprint to volunteering with environmental organizations and participating in local events that support a cleaner, gre


Federal Agents Execute Search Warrants at Lancaster City Hall
LANCASTER, CA — Federal investigators executed search warrants Wednesday at multiple locations, including Lancaster City Hall Authorities have not publicly confirmed the focus of the investigation or what agents were seeking. This is a developing story and will be updated as official information becomes available.


Unofficial City Of Lancaster Council Election Results.
LANCASTER, CA — Polls closed Tuesday in the City of Lancaster’s 2026 municipal election, with unofficial tallies pointing to competitive races city council, The top four unofficial candidates, Cedric White, Rocio Castellanos, Cynthia Hernandez, Raj Malhi, Early community reports show incumbent and challengers trading narrow leads across precincts in east and west Lancaster. With mail-in ballots still being processed, no candidate has declared victory. Note: All results her


AVMC and OneLegacy Raise Donate Life Flag to Recognize National Donate Life Month
Photo Caption: Antelope Valley Medical Center leadership and staff are joined by OneLegacy representatives to partake in the Donate Life flag raising ceremony. LANCASTER, CA —With a symbolic raising of the Donate Life flag, Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) and OneLegacy marked the start of National Donate Life Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to honoring organ, eye and tissue donors.The ceremony served as a tribute to the selflessness of donors and their familie


Lancaster Welcomes Back the California Poppy Festival™ on April 17–19, 2026
Lancaster, CA. – The countdown to spring’s biggest celebration is officially on. The California Poppy Festival™ returns April 17–19, 2026, transforming the AV Fair & Event Center into a vibrant celebration of California’s state flower, the iconic poppy, with three days of live entertainment, high-energy arena action, carnival rides, festival flavors, and unforgettable community moments. Each year, the Festival captures the bold color and spirit of California’s state flower a


Palmdale Seeks Applicants for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for one public member to serve on the Palmdale Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority (EIFD), a key body that will help guide infrastructure planning and financing for the community. The Public Financing Authority is the governing board of the Palmdale EIFD. Under state law, the board is made up of two City Councilmembers and one public member, all of whom serve at the pleasure of the


