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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a new education governance proposal that will be a key initiative in his 2026-27 State Budget. The plan would implement long-standing recommendations to strengthen California’s governance system. “California can no longer postpone reforms that have been recommended regularly for a century. So we are going to modernize the governance system by unifying the policy-making State Board with the Department of Education that implem

Palmdale, CA.- Residents across the Antelope Valley , are cleaning up after several days of heavy rainfall. Supervisor Kathryn Barger is highlighting the reopening of Palmdale Boulevard between Palmdale and Lake Los Angeles as well as three other major roads in the eastern Antelope Valley. Also opened are Avenue I between 50 th Street East and 60 th Street East, Avenue N from 50 th Street East to 70 th Street East and 70 th Street East from Avenue N to Palmdale Bouleva

Palmdale, California—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved funding to pay overtime for federally designated task force officers. This funding will help combat the rise in violent crime in northern L.A. County, which includes Palmdale, Lancaster, and Santa Clarita. The NCSSTF is a collaborative, multi-agency initiative aimed at identifying and prosecuting criminal enterprise groups engaged in drug trafficking, money laundering, violent crimes-including murder, a

Palmdale, California—The VITA Tax Program, an IRS-developed service, offers free certified tax assistance and electronic filing services to individuals, small businesses, and self-employed individuals. This program helps taxpayers prepare their tax forms for free. “We are opening up the waiting list for appointments for the 2025 tax year. Weekend appointments are available for those who need it, and we will be offering services in 3 locations this year to accommodate as man

Palmdale, CA.- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Missing Persons Detail, is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Arthur Clarence Brown. Mr. Brown was last seen on Sunday, December 28, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. on the 38000 block of Medical Center Drive, in the city of Palmdale. Mr. Brown is described as a 71-year-old male Black adult, 5’09”, 140 lbs., bald, brown eyes, tattoo of a woman's image on neck and mole/lump on the left side of neck. He was la

Lancaster , Ca.- On January 1, 2026, at approximately 6:53 a.m., a fatal traffic crash occurred on 170th Street East, north of Avenue P. Preliminary investigation indicates a 21-year-old, Lake Los Angeles man allowed his 2004 Chevrolet to drift off the roadway and strike a utility pole. The driver, the sole occupant in the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Antelope Valley Area California Highway Patrol (

Palmdale, CA.- Palmdale VIDA is currently accepting applications and enrolling participants for VIDA class 51 starting on February 2026. Limited space is available, so if you’re interested, please call our office at 661-265-8910 for application information and to set up an appointment with us. VIDA serves kids between the ages of 11 and 17 1/2 at several locations across the county. Over the course of the 16-week program, VIDA participants focus on increasing academic achieve

Sacramento — Following a self-initiated, proactive review of its data systems, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) identified a fraction of REAL ID records that require updates to ensure continued compliance with federal REAL ID regulations. The DMV is informing affected individuals of the steps they need to take. Only customers who receive a notice — approximately 1.5% of those holding California-issued REAL IDs — need to take action in the coming weeks and m

LANCASTER , Calif., January 1, 2026) — Antelope Valley Medical Center proudly announces the arrival of its first baby of the new year! At 4:51am on January 1, 2026, Brielle, a healthy 7 pounds, 5 ounces, 19-inch baby girl was welcomed into the world by proud parents, Irma and Jose. To celebrate this special occasion, the family received a gift basket from the AVMC Auxiliary, providing the baby and her parents with a variety of baby items, such as a new infant car seat,...

Palmdale, CA.- As we bid farewell to 2025 and hello to 2026, we want to extend our warmest wishes to the amazing community of Antelope Valley. May this new year bring you joy, prosperity, and endless opportunities to grow and thrive ¹ 2026 is a fresh start, a chance to rewrite your story and make it even more incredible. Whether you're looking to achieve new goals, strengthen relationships, or simply find happiness in everyday moments, we hope this year exceeds your wildest d