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Palmdale, CA. Yesterday, the Los Angeles County La Brea Tar Pits Mobile Museum made its first-ever visit to the Antelope Valley, bringing immersive science exhibits, interactive displays, and Ice Age exploration directly to approximately 900 students at Quartz Hill Elementary School. This historic visit was made possible through advocacy from Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office and engaged Quartz Hill parents who worked to bring the unique educational experi

PALMDALE, Calif. — Taco lovers from across the Antelope Valley are invited to gather for the highly anticipated 2026 Antelope Valley Taco Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Poncitlán Square in downtown Palmdale. The festival promises a full day of delicious food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community spirit. The event will feature a variety of local taco vendors serving their signature creations, giving attendees the opportunity to sample some of t

LANCASTER, Calif., — After a devastating car accident, 17-year-old Vanessa Rodriguez arrived at Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC), with life-threatening injuries including multiple fractures, spinal trauma, and a brain injury. Her survival was uncertain. What followed was a relentless, coordinated effort by AVMC’s Trauma and Intensive Care teams, working around the clock to save her life. Vanessa spent nearly three months hospitalized, including weeks in the ICU. At her

SACRAMENTO – First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and state officials joined students, athletes, coaches, mental health professionals, and community members at Street Soccer USA in Sacramento to celebrate the fourth annual Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Day hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being. To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, the community celebration featured an afternoon of soccer, yoga, meditation

LANCASTER, CA — Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris, shared new crime data this week on his social nedia account (FB) showing significant decreases in major offenses across the city during the first four months of 2026. Citing official Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department figures, the mayor said the January through April numbers show “a meaningful, sustained improvement across nearly every major crime category” when compared to the same period in 2025. Key City of Lancaster Tren

Lancaster, CA. -The Lancaster Police Department (LPD), in cooperation with Measure H, is pleased to announce the release of a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for local community-based organizations serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. This funding opportunity supports programs that prevent or reduce homelessness, strengthen housing stability, and enhance the existing network of services throughout the community. Eligible service providers

Lake Los Angeles - Regarding the homeless count, it is troublesome to not-at-all to get numbers on the Antelope Valley two cities, and even more unlikely for the LLA community. While the County’s data covers the entire region, Lake Los Angeles is a smaller community within the County. Homelessness in the community tends to reflect broader county trends — high housing costs, economic instability, and limited affordable housing — but is also determined by local factors like pro

WASHINGTON, DC — On May 27, 2026, Representatives Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Luz Rivas (CA-29), and George Whitesides (CA-27) made an unannounced oversight visit to the California City Detention Center, the largest facility in California operated by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE). “There are over 1,600 civil detainees being held at taxpayers’ great expense at this former prison outside California City,” the Members said. “Congress has the autho

PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale is bringing back one of the season’s most beloved traditions: summer Family Movie Nights featuring four blockbuster films shown under the desert stars at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2727 Rancho Vista Blvd. “Family Movie Nights are one of those simple traditions that make Palmdale feel like home,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “Families can settle in under the stars and enjoy a night out that kids will remember long after summer is o

Lancaster, CA — The Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce is proud to announce a July 4th Parade to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. This event is the collaboration of the City of Lancaster, the City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office and all four Chambers of Commerce active in the Antelope Valley, A.V. Chambers of Commerce, A.V. Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Quartz Hill Chambers of Commerce, and the A.V. Black Chambers of Commerce. “We a