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SACRAMENTO – Under Governor Newsom’s leadership and through his California Jobs First Program, Pacific Steel’s 500,000-square-foot Mojave Micro Mill is the first steel mill to break ground in the state in more than 50 years, and once open next year will bring 700 new jobs to Kern County and help advance California’s goal of a carbon-neutral future. “We’re bringing good-paying jobs and one of the nation’s biggest new steel mills to Kern County — more opportunity, cleaner indus

SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today announced the launch of a new Skills Matching tool on CalCareers, the state’s hub for state work opportunities. This GenAI-assisted tool makes it easier for job seekers to explore a variety of state careers, automatically matching Californians’ skills and experience in an uploaded resume to available state roles. We’re taking the search out of finding a state job – and connecting people directly to roles that are right for them. There’s no r

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. (October 20, 2026) — Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is calling for a pause in the County’s governance reform process, raising concerns over the potential cost, political accountability, and impact on public services of a proposed elected County Executive position. Barger also publicly pledged that she will not seek the newly created position and challenged her fellow supervisors to make the same commitment. The proposed County Executiv

LANCASTER, CA — Ricardo Ortega, a former foster youth, first-generation college graduate, nonprofit executive and longtime youth advocate, is running for the Antelope Valley Community College District Board of Trustees, Area 2, in the November 3, 2026 General Election. His campaign is focused on improving student success, expanding workforce pathways, supporting student basic needs and ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds. “Education changed the trajectory of my l

Palmdale, Ca.- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile Kaylie Dominguez . She is a 15-year-old female Hispanic juvenile who was last seen on October 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. on the 36500 block of 30th St E, in the city of Palmdale. Kylie is 5’7”, 145 lbs, with straight black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and pants. Her family is concerned for her

PALMDALE, Calif. — U.S. Army veteran and Palmdale School District Area 1 and current Board President Ralph Velador is seeking re-election, highlighting his military background, labor leadership, community involvement and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for local students. Velador, who moved to Palmdale in 2001, says he has witnessed the community’s growth and challenges over the past 25 years. He believes his experience in public service and workforce devel

PALMDALE, Calif. — Nancy Smith is seeking re-election to the Palmdale School District Board of Trustees, Area 1, in the November 3, 2026, election, highlighting her decades of experience in education, school administration, and public service. Smith has served three consecutive terms on the Palmdale School District Board and previously held positions as superintendent and assistant superintendent. Her campaign emphasizes her experience working with students, teachers, staff,

PALMDALE, Calif. — Barbara Gaines, a longtime member of the Antelope Valley College (AVC) Board of Trustees, is seeking re-election in the November 2026 election, highlighting her years of service, campus improvements, workforce development programs, and commitment to student success. In her re-election campaign statement, Gaines says she has served on the AVC Board of Trustees for the past 13 years, building on more than three decades of experience in education. Gaines empha

PALMDALE, CA — Reverend Bishop V. Jesse Smith, a longtime community advocate, faith leader, and civil rights activist, is running for Palmdale City Council District 4, focusing his campaign on economic development, government accountability, public safety, and support for local families. Smith, the Senior Pastor of The Way Center of Truth, has spent decades serving Antelope Valley residents through religious leadership, community organizing, and civic advocacy. One of Smith’s

Palmdale. CA — Former Palmdale City Manager Ronda Perez has filed a lawsuit naming the cities of Malibu and Palmdale, along with Palmdale City Councilmember Andrea Alarcon, following a dispute over a $325,000-per-year city manager job offer. According to the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s public case portal, Perez filed the lawsuit at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Case No. 26STCV26814. The Civil Case Cover Sheet identifies Ronda Perez as the plaintiff and the City of Mal