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Palmdale, Ca.1 Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Palmdale Sheriff's Station are seeking assistance in locating the missing juveniles. Missing juveniles, Leslie Gomez Jauregui and Eduardo Gomez Jauregui, residents of Los Angeles County, were last seen on September 11, 2026, on the 37500 block of Wyse Road, in Agua Dulce. Leslie Gomez-Jauregui is a 17-year-old, Hispanic female. She is 5’3”, 120lbs, Black/Brown hair, brown eyes and has a nose ring. Ed

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s disgusting and disqualifying comments: “Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous — if not treasonous — putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs. “I am directing the State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in the event that foreign actors interpret the President’s remarks as an invitation to target California.”

SACRAMENTO – Four weeks from Election Day, Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, and Attorney General Rob Bonta used their collective platforms to remind eligible California voters to watch for their ballot in the mail this week, the rights they have, and the options available to them to ensure their ballot is counted. This year, California enacted new protections and investments to continue to safeguard elections and defend democracy — strengthening tr

LANCASTER, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, in partnership with Waste Management, will host a Free Disposal Day for residents of unincorporated Antelope Valley communities on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Landfill, 600 East Avenue F in Lancaster. Eligible residents may dispose of up to one ton of trash at no charge, including furniture, appliances and other bulky household items. The event is li

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) is partnering with Toys for Tots to collect new toys for local children this holiday season. Donations will be accepted from Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Dec. 11. The annual toy drive provides holiday gifts to children from birth through age 12 whose families are experiencing financial hardship, bringing a little extra joy to their holiday celebrations. Residents can participate by donat

PALMDALE, Calif. — The Erick A. Garcia “You Are Enough” Foundation will host its 5th Annual Antelope Valley Mental Health Awareness Day and “You Are Enough” Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Poncitlán Square in Palmdale. The free community event will run from 8 a.m. to noon, bringing residents together to raise awareness about mental health, remember loved ones and connect families with community resources. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by an opening ceremon

LANCASTER, Calif. — Two missing Lancaster-area men were found dead and buried beneath an abandoned greenhouse on a remote property near East Avenue F and 50th Street East. The men were identified as Ricky Allen Phillips, 61, and Edward Perez, 46. Phillips had been missing since August 30, while Perez had also previously been reported missing. Sheriff’s homicide detectives searched the property using cadaver dogs and heavy equipment. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ide

PALMDALE, CA — A place where generations of Palmdale residents have celebrated milestones, attended meetings and connected with neighbors is taking a step toward reopening. The City of Palmdale will celebrate the start of its transformation with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. at the Chimbole Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. Members of the Palmdale City Council and Congressman George Whitesides will lead the ceremony for Phase 1 of the project. Whitesid

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2026 CARE Act Annual Reportthat, along with the latest statewide data, shows the CARE Act is reaching more Californians with serious mental illness and increasingly connecting them to treatment, housing, and other supports through voluntary engagement. The Governor also announced a new tool that puts statewide, county-reported behavioral health data, including CARE Act progress, all in one place to help Californians track progre

PALMDALE, Calif. — California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber joined Assemblymember Juan Carrillo on Friday morning at the Palmdale Playhouse for a community conversation focused on voting, election accessibility, youth participation, public service and civic engagement. The Oct. 2 Community Coffee was moderated by Antelope Valley College Superintendent/President Dr. Jennifer Zellet. Residents, community leaders and elected officials were among those in attendance. Th