LOS ANGELES - Immigrants contribute significantly to the economy of the county of Los Angeles, according to a study released Wednesday. [View it here.]The report from the New American Economy, which is a bipartisan coalition of mayors who support immigration reform, says immigrants contributed $232.9 billion to the county's gross domestic product in 2014, or 35.7 percent. ... Read more →
Palmdale summer job recruitment starts Monday
PALMDALE - The city of Palmdale’s recreation and culture department will begin accepting applications on Monday, Feb. 6, for Program Leaders for its summer activities.“Program Leader positions are ideal for those who are seeing entry-level work to develop their professional career skills,” stated Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “You will have the opportunity ... Read more →
$2 billion in annual tax credits goes unclaimed by Californians
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County officials urged low-income residents Tuesday to take advantage of federal and state earned income tax credits (EITC).An estimated $2 billion in federal EITC money for eligible Californians goes unclaimed every year, even as low-income families struggle to make ends meet, according to the county Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. ... Read more →
Job recruitment for armed security officers in Palmdale
PALMDALE – America’s Job Center of California (formerly the South Valley WorkSource Center) will host a job recruitment Tuesday for armed security officers.Recruitment will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Open positions are part-time, 26 hours per week, in Palmdale. Qualified applicants must be ... Read more →
BYD in Lancaster to produce 20 electric buses for UCI
IRVINE - The University of California Irvine announced Monday that 20 electric-powered buses worth $15 million are on order, which will make UCI the first campus in the country to have an all-electric fleet.The buses will be constructed by Build Your Dreams, or BYD, at the Chinese-owned company's Lancaster location.UCI students previously voted to pay up to $40 each ... Read more →
BYD delivers electric bus to LADOT
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Thursday helped unveil the first of four pure electric buses that will become part of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s [LADOT] Transit fleet. The 35-foot zero-emission buses -- manufactured in Lancaster by BYD North America -- are powered by an iron-phosphate battery that gives them a range of 145 miles on a ... Read more →
Palmdale Inn issued notice to vacate
PALMDALE – The Palmdale Inn was issued a notice to vacate Tuesday by the City of Palmdale after it amassed more than 400 violations of city and state building and safety codes.The Palmdale Inn is located at 217 East Palmdale Boulevard.City of Palmdale Building Official Bud Davis, along with officials from the Los County Fire Department, identified over 400 structural, ... Read more →
Business workshop coming to Palmdale
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale will host a free Business Workshop & Industry Cluster Study Workshop this Tuesday, Nov. 15.The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Chimbole Cultural Center, Manzanita Ballroom, located at 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale. The workshop will be led by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and the L.A. ... Read more →
Job recruitment for retail positions
PALMDALE – The South Valley WorkSource Center in Palmdale will host a job recruitment event this Tuesday, Nov. 15, for open retail positions..Recruitment will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the WorkSource Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Available part-time and full-time positions include:Sales associate. Logistics ... Read more →
Construction maintenance employment recruitment
PALMDALE – The South Valley WorkSource Center in Palmdale will host an employment recruitment Tuesday, Oct. 18, for construction maintenance positions in the Santa Clarita area.The recruitment event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the WorkSource Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Interested applicants should bring their resumes and dress ... Read more →
Palmdale earns upgrade from Moody’s to A1
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale has announced that Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the rating on the city’s lease backed debt to A1 from A3.This rating action affects approximately $45 million in outstanding certificates of participation and lease revenue bonds. The bonds are secured by lease payments made by the city, for use and occupancy of leased assets, which ... Read more →
Palmdale to host first Reverse Expo
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale will host the first Reverse Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Free and open to the public, the expo will provide vendors, contractors, suppliers and consultants the opportunity to network with various Antelope Valley agencies.Attendees will learn ... Read more →
SoCalGas begins $3.4 million valve station upgrade
LITTLEROCK - The Southern California Gas Co. on Monday began a $3.4 million valve replacement and upgrade project at a natural gas valve station in Littlerock.According to the utility, the enhancements “will include the installation of a new mainline valve with automatic shut-off and remote control capability, and upgrades to an existing mainline valve.”The work is ... Read more →
Craft Fair coming the AV Fairgrounds this weekend
LANCASTER - The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds will host its first Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days at the H.W. Hunter Pavilion, located at 2551 West Avenue H in Lancaster. Admission is free, and parking is $5.The Craft Fair will feature about 60 vendors showcasing a broad range of items, ... Read more →
WorkSource to host construction maintenance employment recruitment
PALMDALE – The South Valley WorkSource Center in Palmdale will host an employment recruitment Tuesday, Sept. 27, for construction maintenance positions in the Santa Clarita area.The recruitment event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the WorkSource Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Interested applicants should bring their resumes and dress ... Read more →
WorkSource to host bilingual call center employment recruitment
PALMDALE – The South Valley WorkSource Center will host employment recruitment on Tuesday, Sept. 20, for bilingual call center representatives for positions in Woodland Hills.The recruitment event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the WorkSource Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Interested applicants should bring their resumes and dress ... Read more →
Employment recruitment Tuesday
PALMDALE – The South Valley WorkSource Center in Palmdale will host an employment recruitment for a Santa Clarita based business this Tuesday, Sept. 13.It will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the WorkSource Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway.Multiple positions are available, including:Heavy assemblers Light assemblers Customer service Office ... Read more →
Supervisors approve local worker policy
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a local worker policy Tuesday that calls for contractors to fill 30 percent of construction jobs on county-controlled projects with local residents and 10 percent of such jobs with workers who face high barriers to employment.Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Supervisor Hilda Solis co-authored the motion. ... Read more →
Recruitment for local landscaping positions
PALMDALE - The South Valley WorkSource Center will host an employment recruitment this Tuesday for local maintenance/landscaping positions.It’s happening from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the WorkSource Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Positions are available in Palmdale and Lancaster. Interested applicants should dress professionally, bring ... Read more →
AVTA receives millions for electric buses
LANCASTER – The Antelope Valley Transit Authority has been selected to receive $6.84 million from the California State Transportation Agency. This funding will add another 10 electric transit buses to AVTA's fleet, bringing the total to 41 electric buses so far, the agency announced Friday.“This funding is vital in helping us realize our goal of an all-electric bus fleet, ... Read more →