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PALMDALE, Calif. — A 25-year-old Palmdale man was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 16, in connection with an investigation involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the Lancaster Police Department. Authorities said the suspect was arrested on alleged violations of California Penal Code §§ 311.1(a) and 311.11(a), involving the possession or control of child sexual abuse material. Investigators also served a search warrant and collected evidence for further examinati

LANCASTER – Kaiser Permanente, with tens-of-thousands of members in the Antelope Valley, continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation. In the 2026 National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Plan Ratings, Kaiser Permanente’s commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans earned the highest rating or tied for the highest rating in everyregion Kaiser Permanente serves. 5-star plans NCQA evaluated nearly 1,000 health plans. Only 18 rec

BURBANK – From lowriders, drive-ins, car clubs, and American Graffiti, cars have long been an important part of California’s culture. The Golden State has always kept a piece of its history parked in the driveway, and today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new chapters into that history, signing new bills to support vintage and low-rider car enthusiasts in California, including a bill supported by Jay Leno to relax standards for vintage vehicles, and a new license plate cele

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents and visitors to discover local flavors, hidden gems and new favorite dining spots during Palmdale Eats, returning Sept. 18 through Oct. 4. The annual culinary celebration gives diners the chance to enjoy special deals, exclusive dishes and unique menu offerings at restaurants throughout Palmdale. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Palmdale Eats offers even more opportunities to explore the City's diver

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