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Mayor R. Rex Parris, Vice-Mayor Lauren Hughes-Leslie, Council Members Ken Mann, along with newly elected members Cedric White and Rocio Castellanos. Lancaster, CA – A new Lancaster City Council was officially sworn in Tuesday afternoon during a packed meeting that drew standing ovations, proclamations, and a clear message from Mayor R. Rex Parris: “This isn’t about pay. It’s about gratitude and service.” Council Swearing-In & Call for Unity. After taking their oaths of office

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol will conduct a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on speeding to help reduce serious and fatal crashes across California. The MEP begins at 6 a.m. on April 28 and ends at 5:59 a.m. on April 29. The enforcement effort will take place throughout the day and night, emphasizing that there is no safe time or place to drive at unsafe speeds. During the operation, officers will monitor roadways and take enforcement action aga

LANCASTER – For Dr. Deepthi Karanam with Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, diabetes care begins with easing patients’ fears and helping them focus on what’s possible, not overwhelming them. Her advice to every patient is simple and consistent: progress matters more than perfection. “Diabetes management isn’t about changing everything overnight,” Dr. Karanam says. “It’s about taking small, realistic steps that fit into your daily life—and building from there.” Working w

Lake Los Angeles -Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park – Following in the sunshine of success from 2025, ESTEAM is returning to our community. This ESTEAM Camp engages youth in interactive, hands-on experiences that explore Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (ESTEAM) in a fun and meaningful way. It is an 8-week program running Monday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm. The program fosters creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while introducing camper

LANCASTER, CA — The City of Lancaster has completed its ballot count for the April 14 General Municipal Election, with voters selecting Cedric White and Rocio Castellanos to fill two at-large seats on the City Council. Final Vote Totals: Cedric White: 3,570 votes, 21.99% Rocio Castellanos: 3,438 votes, 21.17% White and Castellanos held the top two spots in the seven-candidate race, securing four-year terms on the Council. “This campaign has always been about uplifting every

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass released the following statement today after their meeting with President Donald Trump: “This afternoon, we met with President Trump and Administration officials to advocate for families who lost everything. We had a very positive discussion about FEMA and other rebuilding funds, as well as the support of the President to continue joining us in pressuring the insurance companies to pay what th

SACRAMENTO – California has cleared more than 215,000 cannabis convictions and disrupted $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis activity over the past decade, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today, as the state marks 10 years since voters approved the Newsom-led Proposition 64 in 2016. A decade after voters legalized cannabis, California has paired large-scale record clearance with the nation’s most expansive legal cannabis market — generating billions in revenue and directing fun

Lake Los Angeles – Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park – In her role as Lead of the Senior Center, Nayeli Barron brought innovation, imagination, creativity, and a deep care for others to her work. Through her efforts, she revitalized a previously lackluster program, turning it into a vibrant, uplifting, and essential senior center that stands out for its excellence and positive impact on the community. At an awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday, April 16 is where

LANCASTER, CA — The City of Lancaster released a statement on social media Thursday April 16, 2026 addressing public questions about federal law enforcement activity at City Hall on April 15. According to the City, “City Hall as a whole was not searched, raided, or shut down.” Officials said the activity was “narrow in scope and did not disrupt City operations, public services, or access to the building.” “Throughout the day, City Hall remained open and operational. Staff c

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is calling all gardeners and green thumbs to the Palmdale Landfill for its annual Spring Compost Giveaway. To help residents prepare their landscapes for the warmer months ahead, the City is providing free, high-quality compost to ensure local gardens get a healthy start. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 City Ranch Road . The compost provided is a direct result