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SACRAMENTO – Affordability is one of the core tenets of California’s public higher education system, including two years of free community college for eligible students. Now California is making it easier for community college students to claim money already set aside for their future, helping them with funds to cover educational expenses like books, laptops, and other supplies. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a partnership between CalKIDS, the California Community Col

PALMDALE, CA – The Palmdale City Council has approved the appointment of Salvador “Sal” Mendez as city manager following a nationwide recruitment process, reinforcing its commitment to stable, accountable leadership and high-quality service delivery for residents. Mendez has served as city manager pro tem since March 2025 and as interim city manager since Sept. 2, 2025, when the City Council unanimously appointed him to that role. On Feb. 12, the City Council appointed Mendez

LANCASTER, Calif., —Antelope Valley Medical Center proudly announced the opening of its new Antelope Valley Outpatient Pharmacy . This new 1,248 sqft space was designed to enhance patient care by providing convenient, on-site access to prescriptions, medication counseling, and continuity of care following hospital visits. “Our new Outpatient Pharmacy is another step forward in making healthcare more accessible and patient‑centered,” said Edward Mirzabegian, Chief Executive Of

Palmdale, CA.- Homicide Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking assistance with information regarding the murder of Elena “Rae” Kazanes. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Elana “Rae” Kazanes, 40 years old, was found deceased in the area of 140th Street East and East Avenue E, in the city of Lake Los Angeles. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance and asking anyone with information to please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Departm

Palmdale, CA.-,The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today adjourned its meeting in honor of Dr. Carl Grillmair , a distinguished Caltech astrophysicist and longtime Antelope Valley resident who passed away tragically on February 16 at the age of 67. The adjournment was moved by Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Dr. Carl Grillmair was a brilliant scientist and a proud member of our Antelope Valley community,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger . “His life’s work

Lancaster, CA.- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lancaster Station patrols the second largest geographical area within Los Angeles County. They cover an area of approximately 600 square miles and serve approximately 190,000 community members. They patrol the contract city of Lancaster, as well as the surrounding unincorporated county areas located East and West of the City of Lancaster. The largest areas of their responsibility are in rural towns surrounding the

Palmdale, CA – Palmdale Water District (PWD) customers are invited to attend the next Let’s Talk H2O! event that will highlight the state’s new long-term water efficiency rules, also known as the Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulations. The free event will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at PWD’s main office located at 2029 East Avenue Q in Palmdale. To register, please go to https://bit.ly/LetsTalk26 . PWD Resource and Analytics Director Claudia Bolanos, w

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale announced the appointment of Michael McComas as the City’s Public Safety Director. McComas joined the Public Safety department in February 2026, bringing extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to the community he has called home for more than three decades. “Palmdale is committed to building and sustaining a safe, welcoming community for everyone who lives, works and visits here,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “Michael McComas br

LANCASTER, Calif., - On Sunday, March 8, most of the United States — including California — will once again “spring forward,” moving clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. to mark the start of daylight saving time (DST). The shift brings longer daylight in the evenings, but it also means darker mornings and the loss of one hour of sleep — a change that may feel minor but can have real effects on your health and daily functioning. Dr. Alexander Cho, a Sleep Medicine physician wit

PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale’s production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical will grace the Palmdale Playhouse stage this March with six enchanting performances, transporting audiences into a kingdom of ice, snow and sisterly love. The showtimes are scheduled for Friday, March 20 and 27 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 21 and 28 at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 22 and 29 at 1 p.m. This beloved family-friendly musical features all the film’s memorable songs, inclu