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Governor Newsom announces nearly $269 million to advance Sites Reservoir project, expanding California’s water storage commitment
SACRAMENTO – Building on years of progress, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is advancing the state’s Sites Reservoir project with an additional $268.9 million funding increase from the California Water Commission — strengthening long-term water storage and helping prepare for a hotter, drier future. Year after year, we see climate change putting pressure on California’s water system in real time with hotter, drier weather, and more intense storms that st


City of Palmdale Launches Weekly “Yellen Night Bites” at Sam Yellen Park
Palmdale, CA.-Yellen Night Bites, a new weekly food truck event at Sam Yellen Park, beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Community members are invited to enjoy a fun evening at the park featuring food trucks, a live DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, lawn games and resource tables. Admission is free. The July 1 kickoff event will feature a fun swag giveaway, while supplies last. Starting Wednesdays, July 1 through Sept. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sam Yellen Park, 5100 E. Ave. S For


CHP Launches Statewide DUI Enforcement Surge Ahead of Summer Weekend
SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will deploy a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on impaired driving from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, through 6 a.m. Sunday, June 21. To maintain a highly visible enforcement presence, all uniformed CHP personnel statewide, regardless of rank, will conduct traffic enforcement on California roadways. “Summer brings more people onto California’s roadways, increasing the risks of impaired driving. Impaired driving


Palmdale Warns Illegal Fireworks Carry Strict Enforcement and Hefty Fines
PALMDALE, CA – As Palmdale prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the City is reminding residents that illegal fireworks are prohibited and will be met with strict enforcement, significant fines and possible criminal charges. Illegal fireworks are those that do not bear the California State Fire Marshal’s Safe and Sane designation. This includes devices that shoot into the air or explode, and they are illegal anywhere in the City of Palmdale. The City’s Public Safety


SUN Bucks Program Can Help Antelope Valley Families Keep Kids Fed This Summer
Lancaster, CA.- As summer approaches and school cafeterias close, many local families face a challenge: keeping children consistently fed and nourished while school is out. For households that rely on school meal programs during the academic year, the loss of those daily breakfasts and lunches can create a significant gap. California’s Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, is designed to help bridge that gap and ensure children continue to have access to healthy food


B-52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today shortly after take-off at 11:20 a.m. (PDT). Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable. Emergency response personnel are on scene, and officials are working to account for all personnel. Installation Update- 12:48 PDT: Emergency crews continue to respond to this ongoing situation. The airfield has been closed, and all inbound aircraft
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