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LANCASTER, CA. — When 18-year-old Antelope Valley resident and Antelope Valley Medical Center volunteer, Isabella Llamas, stopped for coffee on a recent Sunday morning, she never imagined she would find herself providing emergency care to a stranger involved in a serious traffic collision. Moments after arriving, Isabella heard what she initially thought was a tire blowout. Instead, she discovered a major crash scene with vehicles engulfed in flames and a critically injured v

Palmdale, CA — November 10, 2026 — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,000 reward Tuesday for information that could help solve the murder of 40-year-old Elena “Rae” Kazanes, whose body was discovered earlier this year in a remote desert area of Lake Los Angeles. The reward was introduced by Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger and is intended to encourage witnesses or anyone with information about the killing to come

Palmdale, CA — City offices and several public facilities in Lancaster and Palmdale will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Both cities announced that regular business operations will resume on Thursday, November 12. Lancaster City Office Closures The City of Lancaster announced that all city offices will be closed Wednesday in recognition of Vetera

LANCASTER – As the Antelope Valley prepares to observe Veterans Day this Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the occasion is also an opportunity to recognize challenges many veterans continue to face long after their military service ends. For them, returning to civilian life can mean adjusting to a new career, reconnecting with family and friends, or finding a new sense of routine and purpose. For others, those challenge

LANCASTER, CA — A local Scout working toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout is giving back to the Antelope Valley community by organizing a free swimming and water safety clinic for children ages 4 to 12. Nathaniel Terrell, who has spent the past 10 years in Scouting, is organizing The SafeSwim Project, a free community event scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Family YMCA in Lancaster. The clinic will provide beginner swim

LANCASTER, CA — Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Special Victims Bureau are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying possible additional victims following the arrest of a 23-year-old Lancaster-area sexual assault suspect. According to the Sheriff’s Department, Angel Espitia Ardon, 23, was arrested on October 30, 2026, in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile victim whom he initially met through a social media

Palmdale, CA — The November 3, 2026, general election has brought significant developments to the Antelope Valley, with Juan Carrillo winning his race for California State Assembly District 39 and George Whitesides winning his race for California’s 27th Congressional District. Meanwhile, the race for California State Assembly District 34 remains undecided as election officials continue counting ballots. The results will help determine who represents Antelope Valley communitie

Lancaster, CA.-On October 28, 2026, the Lancaster Police Department partnered with Probation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to conduct compliance searches at six locations in Lancaster associated with registered sex offenders on Postrelease Community Supervision (PRCS). Investigators searched six residences, four vehicles, and multiple electronic devices, including eight cell phones, two laptop computers, and one Xbox gaming console. A 46-year-old man wa

Alhambra, November 5, 2026 – The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is proud to celebrate the release of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Year End Highlights (YEH). The digital publication, which serves as the agency’s annual report, provides a reflection of its annual investments in housing administration and production, community improvements, and natural disaster response. The LACDA is uniquely positioned to address an array of County needs. With a hardworking

Palmdale, CA — Election has concluded, but ballot counting continues across Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, questions surrounding residency eligibility have sparked controversy in the Keppel Union School District Trustee Area 3 race. Candidate Ana Laura Quiles currently leads in the unofficial vote count, while some community members are raising concerns about whether she meets the legal residency requirements to represent Trustee Area 3. The Keppel Union School District tran