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SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced more than $540 million in transportation investments to improve travel times, renovate aging facilities, and add new layers of safety around schools and community centers. Guided by Governor Newsom’s Build More, Faster – For All infrastructure agenda, these improvements — supported by the Legislature and approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) — will bolster local transportation options and California’s eco

Palmdale, CA.- The Equitable Building Decarbonization (EBD) Program will provide retrofits to replace aging and inefficient appliances with new electric appliances to income-qualified households across several Southern California communities in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. Many in these areas face high energy usage, older housing infrastructure, and climate risks. The program is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions a

Lake Los Angeles – The May meeting of the Lake Los Angeles Community WATCH meeting drew 29 participants, the pace was brisk and several people contributed to the conversation. Between the participation and the number of people attending, it is safe to label the meeting as an informative success. So much of the conversations cannot be put into writing. It is imperative to attend WATCH meetings to receive the full benefit of people exchanging experiences and ideas. Please plan

PALMDALE, CA – City administrative and business offices, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, SAVES, pools and the Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. DryTown Water Park will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. City offices will return to regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26. To report emergencies after hours, on weekends or holidays, residents may call 661-267-5338. Residents can also report issues online at...

SACRAMENTO – Continuing to show statewide progress to combat organized retail crime, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the nearly $75 million worth of stolen goods that were recovered by the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORTC) — a collaborative effort with local law enforcement agencies and retailers that is delivering major public safety results across California. The state’s aggressive enforcement strategy against organized retai

Palmdale, CA.- Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking assistance in locating these Theft By Access Card Suspects. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Palmdale Sheriff Station Detective Unit, Attention: Detective Wiggins, at (661) 272-2474. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smart

LOS ANGELES, CA – Following a year marked by devastating wildfires that tore through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities and severely disrupted the regional real estate market, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang today announced the May 15 Forecast for the 2026 Assessment Roll, projecting a 3.9% increase in taxable property values over 2025. If finalized, this would mark the 16th consecutive year of growth for the County’s Assessment Roll. The May Forecast is an

Lancaster, CA.- The Lancaster Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, May 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Impaired driving, whether from alcohol, cannabis, or other substances, is dangerous and illegal. Even when someone feels fine, impairment slows reaction time and affects judgment. If you plan to drink or use anything that may impair your ability to drive, plan to: ✔️ Designate a sober driver ✔️ Use a rideshare or ✔️ Call a friend or family member Our

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled a revised 2026-27 state budget proposal that fully eliminates California’s projected deficit through July 2028 while maintaining strong reserves and protecting core services amid economic uncertainty and federal attacks on healthcare and working families. The revised budget delivers a $1.8 billion reduction in General Fund spending and: $0 deficit this budget year $0 deficit next budget year $0 structural deficit through July

The City of Palmdale advises residents and motorists that extensive street construction, asphalt overlay work and striping will take place at the intersection of Columbia Way, also known as Avenue M, and 10th Street West on Sunday, May 17, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The work will require a full closure of the intersection in all directions. There will be no access to or through the intersection during construction. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and follow posted