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Littlerock, Calif. — Blanca Nava has announced her campaign for re-election to the Keppel Union School District Board District 1, seeking to continue serving students, families, teachers, staff, and communities throughout the district. Nava says her campaign will remain focused on student achievement, safe and welcoming schools, responsible use of district resources, support for teachers and staff, and ensuring parents and families have a meaningful voice in their children’s

Palmdale, Ca — Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is proposing the elimination of the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a standalone state agency as part of his “Cali-fordable” campaign platform. Hilton’s proposal would move many DMV services online or to local offices while maintaining essential state functions involving licenses, records, fraud prevention and driver safety. The plan also calls for reducing annual vehicle registration costs to a flat $73 per vehi

Lancaster, CA. -The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation has awarded its 2026 Performing Arts Scholarship of $5,000 to Priscilla Werre, a 2026 graduate of Desert High School in Edwards, California, who will study Musical Theatre at the University of California, San Diego this fall. Werre was selected from a pool of 17 applicants. Three finalists advanced to a live audition and interview round before a panel that included guest judge Mike "B Mike Rob" Robinson. As a gra

SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today introduced AskCA, a new AI-powered digital assistant to help Californians better navigate state and local services. AskCA is designed to be a single entry point, guided by what Californians need, to make navigating state and local government programs easier than ever before. Starting today, Californians can sign up to be part of the pilot. The new prototype came from California’s response to the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles wildfire

LAKE LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Lake Los Angeles residents are invited to lace up their running shoes and come together for the 1st Annual Lake Los Angeles Desert Sunrise 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Runners and walkers will begin at the SBCC Economic Building and head south for an approximately three-mile course through the Lake Los Angeles community. The event is designed for runners, walkers, families and community groups. Early-bird registration is now available,

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites parents and families to attend a series of free virtual Youth Engagement Information Sessions this September to learn more about leadership, volunteer and community involvement opportunities available to local youth. The sessions will provide an overview of City programs designed to help young people build leadership skills, gain valuable experience, connect with their community and discover new ways to get involved. Programs highli

LAKE LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Helping Hands AV will host an Antelope Valley Community Listening Session on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 17315 E. Coolwater Ave., Lake Los Angeles, CA 93591. Hosted by Helping Hands AV in partnership with the Los Angeles County (ARDI) the session will give residents an opportunity to share their experiences, concerns and priorities for the future of the Antelope Valley. Community members will be invited to discuss what is working

LANCASTER, Calif. — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting Monday morning in the 44000 block of 15th Street West. Deputies responded to a domestic violence call around 9:46 a.m. involving a man who was allegedly armed with a handgun and holding his ex-wife in a headlock. The man was struck by deputy gunfire and transported to a local hospital. No deputies were injured. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone

On September 4, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a rollover fatal traffic collision occurred on State Route 2 along the eastern edge of the Angeles National Forest, between Big Pines and Wrightwood, near Mile Post Marker 81.30. Preliminary investigation indicates a black 2016 Hyundai Veloster, occupied by six residents of Wrightwood, California, was traveling eastbound on State Route 2 when the driver allowed the vehicle to veer to the right, depart the roadway, overturn, tr

Lancaster, CA. September 3, 2026 -- All City of Lancaster offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. City offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8. In the meantime, we encourage you to continue utilizing the services we offer online at www.cityoflancasterca.gov. For daily updates and announcements, visit us on social media. Labor Day is a national holiday that honors the contributions and achievements of American worker