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LANCASTER – This May, California State Parks is inviting the public to experience the work of talented Indigenous artists at Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP). During two special showcase events this month, visitors will have the opportunity to meet artists Maree Cheatham, Tina Wimer and Carmelo Esquer, learn about their work and heritage and purchase original pieces. The museum will highlight the award-winning ceramic creations of Cheatham (Muskogee Cre

Lancaster,CA.- Detectives from Lancaster Sheriff’s Station are asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Emiliano Antonio Rivera, who was reported missing from the Lancaster area. Emiliano was last seen on May 7, 2026, between 2:33 PM and 3:00 PM, near the 43600 block of 16th Street East in Lancaster. His family is concerned for his well-being. He is described as a 14-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 5’3”, 100 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last s

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) officially launched its annual Take Action for Mental Health L.A. County campaign, kicking off a month-long effort to highlight May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Campaign details were presented to community-based partners at the Department’s headquarters. This year, the Department is collaborating with 84 local community-based organizations to host 137 grant-funded mental health events – both i

PALMDALE, CA — The High Desert Beer and Wine Festival returns to Palmdale for its fourth annual outing, Saturday, June 20, from 5-10 p.m. at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2727 Rancho Vista Blvd. This signature summer event is the perfect place to sample the finest craft brews and wines in California, savor local culinary delights and dance the night away to live music in the burgeoning high desert. The festival is 21 and over, and IDs are required upon entry. “The Hig

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom warned insurance companies that they may be subject to state enforcement if they unlawfully delay or deny claims for LA fire survivors. The warning comes as the State Insurance Commissioner today announced an enforcement action against State Farm General Insurance Company after an expedited investigation uncovered significant mishandling of insurance claims filed by survivors. That action seeks the largest penalties following a disaster thi

Palmdale, CA —The City of Palmdale is inviting residents with a sharp eye for finance and a commitment to community fairness to apply for an open position on the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board. This is a unique opportunity for one public member to serve a two-year term, concluding in June 2028, and play a crucial role in the oversight of local housing space rent. Because this board handles complex financial considerations, the ideal candidate should possess a fundamenta

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the expansion of the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) mobile Driver’s License (mDL) pilot program to include Samsung Wallet as a secure option for Californians to add their driver’s license and identification card. People use their phones to pay their bills, see their doctors, and navigate their daily lives. Technology isn’t slowing down, and neither is California. That’s why we’ve spent years transforming the D

Palmdale, CA —The City of Palmdale is inviting residents with a sharp eye for finance and a commitment to community fairness to apply for an open position on the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board. This is a unique opportunity for one public member to serve a two-year term, concluding in June 2028, and play a crucial role in the oversight of local housing space rent. Because this board handles complex financial considerations, the ideal candidate should possess a fundamenta

SACRAMENTO – Advancing the state’s nation-leading border strategy to disrupt criminal organizations and keep communities safe, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force members have helped seize $11.4 million worth of illegal narcotics in the first three months of 2026. Building on the Governor’s border security and public safety strategy highlighted earlier this year in San Diego, CalGuard continues to work in close coordinat

Palmdale, CA.- More than just a car show - join us for our 2nd annual “Crossroads of Culture” event at Vasquez Rocks! Join us for a fun, free gathering that explores the stories behind the wheels: from early trade routes and railroad history, to the evolution of transportation that shaped not only this landscape, but the people who passed through and lived here. Long before modern roads, Vasquez Rocks, the ancestral village of Mapipinga, was an important trade hub, where Indi