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Palmdale, Calif. — Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor organizer, civil rights activist and feminist leader who helped transform the American farmworker movement, has died at the age of 96, according to an announcement Wednesday morning by her family on the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s Facebook page. Huerta was one of the nation’s most influential labor leaders, dedicating her life to fighting for workers’ rights, equality and social justice. A Lifetime Fighting for Farmworke

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale will celebrate the start of the $10.8 million William J. McAdam Park Renovation Project with a groundbreaking ceremony. The project will expand recreational opportunities with a third baseball field, an expanded playground, a new concession stand, a maintenance facility and restroom building, and LED lighting on all three fields to extend playing hours. The renovation is part of nearly $35 million in investments across three major park proj

PALMDALE, Calif. — Marcos Alvarez, a longtime Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services eligibility worker, union representative, and community activist, is seeking a seat on the Palmdale School District Board in Area 5. Alvarez brings 34 years of experience working in public social services, where his responsibilities have involved serving individuals and families through Los Angeles County’s public assistance system. In addition to his career in county governm

LANCASTER, Calif. – As Halloween draws near, children across the Antelope Valley are eagerly preparing for a night of costumes, candy and neighborhood adventures. While the excitement of trick-or-treating is hard to match, parents can take a few simple precautions to help ensure the holiday remains both memorable and safe. According to Dr. Antonio Zamora, a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, a little preparation can go a long way toward preventing common Hal

ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Antelope Valley Area has welcomed four new officers who recently graduated from the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The four officers successfully completed 26 weeks of rigorous training and will now begin the next phase of their careers serving communities throughout the Antelope Valley. The new officers will enter the CHP's Field Training Program, where they will gain hands-on experience alongside experienced officer

PALMDALE, Calif. — Andrew Rowe, who has served on the Westside Union School District (WUSD) Governing Board since 2022, is seeking reelection, emphasizing his commitment to improving student achievement, strengthening campus safety, and maintaining responsible financial management throughout the district. A longtime Antelope Valley resident, Rowe has lived and worked in the region for more than two decades. His family has strong connections to Westside Union schools, with one

Lancaster, CA.- Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, affecting hundreds of thousands of families each year. Health experts say greater awareness, regular screening and understanding personal risk factors can help detect the disease earlier, when treatment is often most successful. As the nation observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, women are encouraged to learn the warning signs of breast cancer, discuss t

PALMDALE, CA — October 26, 2026 — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau is asking for the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in Palmdale. According to sheriff’s officials, the shooting occurred on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 4:54 p.m., near the intersection of 10th Street East and East Avenue R. The victim, described as an adult Black male, was the sole occupant of a

SACRAMENTO – California continues to build more homes and reduce unsheltered homelessness as Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a milestone for the state with more than 2,900 permanent supportive homes funded by the voter-approved Proposition 1-backed Homekey+ program to provide stability for Californians with behavioral health challenges. Today, the Governor is also announcing new awards of $115 million of Prop 1 funding to create hundreds of new affordable homes in five

LANCASTER, CA —Ricardo Ortega, a nonprofit executive, former foster youth and first-generation college graduate, is seeking a seat on the Antelope Valley Community College District Board of Trustees, representing Trustee Area 2, in the upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election. Ortega says his campaign is focused on improving student achievement, expanding workforce opportunities, addressing student housing and basic needs, and strengthening transparency in how public funds