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PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale announced it has secured $2,000,000 in federal funding, sponsored by Representative George Whitesides, to advance the Rancho Vista Boulevard Grade Separation project. This investment strengthens Palmdale’s ability to attract high-quality, mortgage-paying jobs that support operations at U.S. Air Force Plant 42, one of the region’s most important economic drivers and a critical federal facility home to Northrop Grumman, Lockheed and Boeing. W

Palmdale, CA.- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today released its seventh annual report on mortality among people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, showing a reduction in deaths in 2024 for the first time since tracking the homeless mortality rate began in 2014. In 2024, the most recent year of data analyzed for the report, there were 2,208 deaths among people experiencing homelessness—300 fewer than in 2023—and the mortality rate decreased b

Palmdale, CA.- Caltrans Closure Alert Attention, drivers! Caltrans has announced closures on SR-14 this week. Tuesday, Mar. 10-Friday, Mar. 13, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., nightly: 📍Northbound Rancho Vista Boulevard / Avenue P off-ramp 📍Northbound Rancho Vista Boulevard / Avenue P off-ramp 📍Southbound 10th Street West off-ramp 📍North & Southbound Avenue N on & off-ramps 📍North & Southbound Avenue M on & off-ramps 📍North & Southbound Avenue L on & off-ramps Lane Closures, 8 p.m.

SACRAMENTO – As part of the state’s aggressive efforts to combat organized retail theft and protect businesses and communities, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced state officials have recovered more than 33,000 stolen items so far in 2026.  Sending a clear message to all Californians that organized crime has no place in our society, the Organized Retail Crime Task Force, led by the California Highway Patrol, has resulted in 75 investigations, made 35 arrests, and recovere

Palmdale, CA.- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is using this year’s National Nutrition Month campaign to highlight the importance of healthful eating and staying active, no matter what age. Every year in March, health and nutrition experts share knowledge and tips to help individuals and families make informed food choices. National Nutrition Month is also an opportunity for DPSS to highlight the benefits of the CalFresh Program, which helps

Palmdale, CA.- California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will showcase two Indigenous artists in March. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet and engage with the artists and purchase their artwork. The museum will highlight internationally recognized gourd artist Nadiya Littlewarrior (Potawatomi/Cherokee) on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15. Nadiya founded Spirit Vessels Studio in 1993. Regarding her gourds, Nadiya said, “They

Lancaster,, CA.- In Lancaster, voters will cast their ballots on April 14th 2026 to elect two City of Lancaster Council members for a four-year term. This is an all-mail-in ballot election. Dr. Nicolle Rendón Blackwood has announced that she will be running for the Lancaster City Council. Lancaster community leader, entrepreneur, and youth advocate Dr. Nicolle Rendón Blackwood is running for Lancaster City Council with a vision centered on collaboration, economic opportu

Lancaster, CA.- For many people, food isn’t just fuel—it’s a source of stress, guilt and pressure!   Strict food rules can turn eating into something you dread instead of something that nourishes you. A Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Registered Dietitian, Israel Aguilar, offers advice on how to break free from all‑or‑nothing thinking and rebuild a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food.   Why Food Rules Hold Us Back “Food rules usually start with good intentions,

Lake Los Angeles – Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park – At Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park (SSOR), on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) organized a presentation specifically focused on programs and services designed to directly assist seniors. This informative session aimed to highlight the various resources available through the AVTA, ensuring that older adults in the community are aware of and can access the transportation

SACRAMENTO – After President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Governor Gavin Newsom today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately release more than $500 million in stalled FEMA funding for Los Angeles recovery — and to redirect the remaining funds from Noem’s $220 million vanity ad campaign that even Donald Trump criticized . While Noem was cosplaying on horseback in a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign tied to her politic