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SACRAMENTO – With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom are reminding Californians to download a free Historian Passport and explore the largest and most diverse state park system in the country. Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom, and their children explore the giant sequoias of Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Every Californian should get to see part of what makes California extraordinary

SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to slow down and drive responsibly as they head out for Independence Day celebrations statewide. To address unsafe driving and keep California’s roads safe, the CHP will conduct a Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) from July 2 at 6 p.m. to July 5 at 11:59 p.m., with an emphasis on combating speeding. During last year’s 78-hour Independence Day HEP, CHP officers responded to more than 850 speed-related crash

LAKE HUGHES, Calif. — One of the Antelope Valley’s most cherished summer traditions returns later this month as the All American 49er Day celebration takes over the mountain community of Lake Hughes on Saturday, July 25, 2026, bringing together residents and visitors for a full day of entertainment, local pride and community spirit. Hosted at The Lakes Community Center, the annual event will feature a festive parade, live music on two stages, food vendors, local merchants, ga

Palmdale, Calif. — As Independence Day approaches, county and local officials are reminding residents that fireworks remain a serious fire danger, especially as communities continue recovering from recent wildfires. Kathryn Barger is urging residents to leave fireworks to the professionals following the devastating Eaton Fire, which left thousands of families rebuilding their lives. “We’ve seen firsthand what one spark can do,” Barger said. “Families across Altadena are still

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale will begin construction on the Arterial Road Rehabilitation Project at Palmdale Boulevard, PN 869-A, on Monday, July 13. The project will improve a major east-west corridor through full-depth roadway reconstruction and will require road closures and detours during construction. What: Arterial Road Rehabilitation Project at Palmdale Boulevard, PN 869-A. The $3.9 million project is funded through SB 1 and Gas Tax Funds. Project S

Palmdale, CA.- California motorists will pay more at the pump beginning July 1, 2026, as the state’s excise tax on gasoline automatically increases under state law. According to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), the state gasoline excise tax will rise from 61.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon, an increase of 2.2 cents per gallon. The diesel fuel excise tax will increase from 46.6 cents to 48.2 cents per gallon, an increase of 1.6 cents per gallon