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LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger honored two community leaders Tuesday in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, including Lake Los Angeles native Francisco “Panchito” Ramirez Rueda, for their service and commitment to strengthening their communities. Barger recognized Ramirez Rueda and Pasadena resident Kathy Hernandez during the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 22, presenting both with commendation scr

PALMDALE, Calif. — Sandy Corrales, a longtime Antelope Valley community leader, education advocate, business leader and political activist whose involvement in the community spanned more than three decades, passed away on September 18. 2026, she was 60 years old. Corrales was born September 24, 1965, in Los Angeles. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1983 and later attended USC, where she studied journalism. She moved to Palmdale in 1988 and quickly became involved i

SACRAMENTO – As a historic El Niño storm season develops, Governor Newsom is proclaiming a state of emergency today, mobilizing state resources ahead of potential winter storms and other impacts. The emerging El Niño event is already breaking records, and forecasters expect it to continue to strengthen, potentially becoming the strongest in recorded history. Today’s emergency proclamation streamlines measures to help California prepare for this historic event. The Governor’s

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