Daily Archives: July 16, 2012

Motorcyclist dies of injuries from crash

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July 16, 2012

LANCASTER – Traffic investigators from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision, which killed a motorcyclist Monday (July 16). The collision happened around 8:40 a.m. at the intersection of 15th Street West and Avenue K-8 in Lancaster. Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on...
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Palmdale lifeguards attain perfect “World Class” lifeguarding score

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July 16, 2012
Palmdale Lifeguards perfect score

PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale’s lifeguard team received a perfect 100 score from the National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO) after the organization conducted a lifeguard inspection Sunday (July 15) at DryTown Water Park. “This is an amazing achievement and a testament to the hard work and determination of our lifeguard team and staff,”...
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Hallucinating man threatens uncle with machete, rifle

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July 16, 2012

PALMDALE – A 42-year-old man, who thought people with guns were trying to kill him, barricaded himself in a Palmdale home Sunday afternoon and held his uncle hostage with a machete and a rifle, authorities said. Nemecio Magallanes was eventually talked out of the home and then arrested at 2:30 p.m. for assault with...
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Local brewery brings home the gold

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July 16, 2012
Brewmaster Steven Kinsey (left) and brewer Roger Morrissey raise their glasses to victory. Photo courtesy Charlie Essers.

LANCASTER – Kinetic Brewing Company, a brew pub located on The BLVD, recently claimed one gold and two silver medals in the 2012 Los Angeles International Beer Competition. The global beer competition was presented in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Fair. “We are excited to be receiving these accolades so quickly after opening,”...
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