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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

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