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LANCASTER, Calif.,— Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. This distinguished honor demonstrates that AVMC is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. These standards are built on the

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. - Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and California Community Foundation (CCF) President and CEO Miguel A. Santana yesterday launched A Count You Can Trust, an independent, nonpartisan coalition of Angelenos working to build voter confidence by showing how Los Angeles County's election process protects every eligible vote. The coalition will highlight the established safeguards that help ensure elections are secure, transparent and verifiab

TAFT, Calif. (October 14, 2026) — A 32-year-old man was arrested after Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered and eradicated 660 marijuana plants during a search warrant operation in Taft, authorities reported. On October 8, deputies assigned to the Taft Substation, assisted by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force (KC-HIDTA) and the Taft Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 27000 block of Highway 119. Durin

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with several county agencies, will host its annual Girls Empowerment Conference 2026 on Saturday, October 10, offering young women ages 12 to 18 an opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with inspiring role models. The free conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. Under the theme “Be t

EAST LANCASTER, CA (OCTOBER 7, 2026) – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lancaster East club with a community event on Monday, Oct. 12, from 3-6 p.m. at 1800 E. Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535. The celebration will feature complimentary burgers from an In-N-Out food truck, giveaways, gift bags and other activities througho

LANCASTER, CA — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Isaiah Vallejo, who was killed while attending a party in Lancaster earlier this year. According to a Sheriff’s Department special bulletin dated September 30, 2026, Vallejo was shot and killed on Friday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m. in the 45500 block of 21st Street West in Lancaster

Ribbon cutting, Deputy Borruel with Lead Guadalupe Garcia Lake Los Angeles – Stephen Sorensen Community Regional Park – Our SPOT – Sixty+ people had fun with popcorn, soft drinks, pool and other activities as Lead Guadalupe Garcia cut the ribbon to Our Spot’s grand opening Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Our SPOT will continue to invite young people ages 12-18 to join in the beneficial activities at Our SPOT. If you have a child in the age range, please investigate Our SPOT to

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