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SACRAMENTO – First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and state officials joined students, athletes, coaches, mental health professionals, and community members at Street Soccer USA in Sacramento to celebrate the fourth annual Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being. To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, the community celebration featured an afternoon of soccer, yoga, meditation

LANCASTER, CA — Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris, shared new crime data this week on his social nedia account (FB) showing significant decreases in major offenses across the city during the first four months of 2026. Citing official Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department figures, the mayor said the January through April numbers show “a meaningful, sustained improvement across nearly every major crime category” when compared to the same period in 2025. Key City of Lancaster Tren

Lancaster, CA. -The Lancaster Police Department (LPD), in cooperation with Measure H, is pleased to announce the release of a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for local community-based organizations serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. This funding opportunity supports programs that prevent or reduce homelessness, strengthen housing stability, and enhance the existing network of services throughout the community. Eligible service providers

Lake Los Angeles - Regarding the homeless count, it is troublesome to not-at-all to get numbers on the Antelope Valley two cities, and even more unlikely for the LLA community. While the County’s data covers the entire region, Lake Los Angeles is a smaller community within the County. Homelessness in the community tends to reflect broader county trends — high housing costs, economic instability, and limited affordable housing — but is also determined by local factors like pro

WASHINGTON, DC — On May 27, 2026, Representatives Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Luz Rivas (CA-29), and George Whitesides (CA-27) made an unannounced oversight visit to the California City Detention Center, the largest facility in California operated by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE). “There are over 1,600 civil detainees being held at taxpayers’ great expense at this former prison outside California City,” the Members said. “Congress has the autho

PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale is bringing back one of the season’s most beloved traditions: summer Family Movie Nights featuring four blockbuster films shown under the desert stars at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2727 Rancho Vista Blvd. “Family Movie Nights are one of those simple traditions that make Palmdale feel like home,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “Families can settle in under the stars and enjoy a night out that kids will remember long after summer is o

Lancaster, CA — The Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce is proud to announce a July 4th Parade to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. This event is the collaboration of the City of Lancaster, the City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office and all four Chambers of Commerce active in the Antelope Valley, A.V. Chambers of Commerce, A.V. Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Quartz Hill Chambers of Commerce, and the A.V. Black Chambers of Commerce. “We a

Lake Los Angeles – Sorensen Community Regional Park - Jorge Gutierrez, PLA, Section Head – Capital Projects Group County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation advised how the Wellness Centers are coming together nicely saying, "We are currently in construction at fourteen of our parks and moving quickly. “Regarding drawings, attached please find rendering that were done representative of the future Wellbeing and Teen OurSPOT Spaces. Please note that these rendering

The City of Palmdale invites residents and soccer fans from across the Antelope Valley to celebrate the excitement soccer championships at a series of community viewing parties. The free, family-friendly events will feature live screenings of select matches, food vendors and opportunities for the community to gather and cheer on their favorite teams together. Hosted by City of Palmdale and open to residents and soccer fans throughout the greater Antelope Valley. Thursday, Ju

LAKE LOS ANGELES, Calif. — More than 1,100 residents have already shared their priorities for a proposed Lake Los Angeles Community Learning Center, with job training, apprenticeships, and affordable childcare ranking as top requests. Organizers have met with community and state officials in recent weeks to discuss funding pathways, site requirements, and how the center can align with existing county and state programs. Officials emphasized the need for rural infrastructure