Lancaster

‘Mosquito swarms’ are actually midges or gnats, experts say

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June 17, 2013
gnat cloud

LANCASTER – In the past couple of weeks the Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (AVMVCD) has been getting several calls per day from residents of the Antelope Valley complaining about “swarms of mosquitoes” that are covering their cars, walls, screen doors and windows. “The mosquito species that we mostly have in the...
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Beware of impostors posing as LADWP workers

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June 17, 2013
Beware of impostors posing as LADWP workers

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is warning its customers to beware of impostors posing as utility personnel making service-related telephone calls. These impostors seek to obtain money via a bogus unpaid LADWP balance by asking the customer to go to a nearby pharmacy and call a specific...
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A salute to Old Glory!

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June 14, 2013
Flag Day 2013 1

PALMDALE – A crowd of about 50 gathered at Poncitlán Square in Palmdale Friday morning for an hour-long ceremony in honor of the nation’s flag. Organized by the Antelope Valley Service Organization Association (AVSOA), the annual Flag Day ceremony commemorates the anniversary of the adoption in 1777 of the official U.S. flag. “The flag,...
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THIS WEEK’S PHOTO: Pint-sized Patriots!

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June 13, 2013
Pint sized patriot

LANCASTER – To a packed house full of proud parents Wednesday night, pint-sized patriots from Monte Vista Elementary paid tribute to America and our military service men and women. The patriotic show for parents featured songs, poems, and information about our country and its founding. The program also featured George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Uncle...
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‘Man of Steel’ dazzles local moviegoers

‘Man of Steel’ dazzles local moviegoers

LANCASTER – Some lucky Team Edwards members were treated recently to a free prescreening of Warner Brothers’ “Man of Steel” at Cinemark 22 in Lancaster. But, even better than seeing a movie before its release, the moviegoers were also treated to a visit from the “Man of Steel” himself – Henry Cavill. Warner Brothers...
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Lancaster Burglary Suppression awarded for crime fighting efforts

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June 13, 2013
Lancaster Station's Burglary Suppression Team members were recognized at the 13th annual awards banquet hosted by the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS). (Courtesy LASD)

LANCASTER – Lancaster Station’s Burglary Suppression Team members – deputies Daniel Mahoney, Michael Fredericks, James Speed, Erik Riddle, Jerimiah McNutt, Mark Madrid, Daniel Gore, Julia Vezina, Maurice Austin, Sylvester Hardison and Team Leader, Sergeant Mark Machanic – all received Exemplary Performance awards for their crime fight efforts. The team was recognized at the 13th...
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UPDATED: Runner aide faces drunk driving charges

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June 12, 2013
UPDATED: Runner aide faces drunk driving charges

LANCASTER – A senior advisor to former state senator and current Board of Equalization member George Runner is scheduled to be arraigned on drunk driving charges this week. Andrew “Drew” Mercy is charged with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more,...
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Pet Stop adoption center to close June 30

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June 12, 2013
AV Adoption Center

LANCASTER –The Antelope Valley Pet Stop (commonly referred to as the Pet Stop) will close its doors on June 30, 2013, according to an announcement by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC). When the Pet Stop, which was made possible by the generous contributions of Los Angeles County...
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Free lecture on living wills and advance care directives

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June 10, 2013
Free lecture on living wills and advance care directives

LANCASTER —To help educate community members on how to create a living will or advance care plan, Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) will host a free health lecture on this topic on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. “While it may be difficult to initiate a conversation with loved ones about a living will, it...
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From concept to combat: Test pilots share evolution of flying wing

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June 10, 2013
Artist’s rendition of a version of the YB-49 transforming into the B-2 Spirit. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Jet Fabara)

EDWARDS AFB – Sixty-five years ago, the flight test community suffered a tremendous loss when the Northrop YB-49 broke apart mid-air in the skies over the Mojave Desert. The jet-powered flying wing, crashed just five miles north of Edwards Air Force Base. All five crew members lost their lives that day (June 5, 1948),...
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The next Start Smart class is June 19

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June 7, 2013
Start Smart class preview

LANCASTER – The California Highway Patrol’s next local Start Smart Class will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at the CHP Office in Lancaster, located at 2041 West Avenue I. Start Smart is a free, two-hour interactive driver safety education class, which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age...
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Suspicious activity leads deputies to exotic find

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June 6, 2013
Deputies had a close encounter with this alligator, a kangaroo and a baby monkey (not pictured), according to Lancaster Community Relations deputy Michael Rust. (Photos courtesy LASD)

LANCASTER – Lancaster deputies made an unusual traffic stop Tuesday morning. They encountered a large alligator, a kangaroo and a baby monkey in a van that was reported for “suspicious activity”. The following press report from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station explains more: Lancaster station received a call of “suspicious activity” near the corner of...
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Turnaround Specialist for Lancaster Chamber of Commerce announced

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June 5, 2013
Sandy Smith

LANCASTER – The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it has named Sandy Smith as the Chief Operating Officer/Turnaround Specialist. Smith will be introduced during the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership luncheon on June 12, and she will assume her new position on July 2, 2013. As the new Chief Operating Officer,...
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Mirzabegian moves on to Avanti Hospitals

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June 5, 2013
Mirzabegian moves on to Avanti Hospitals

LOS ANGELES — Former Antelope Valley Hospital CEO Ed Mirzabegian has been selected as Corporate Chief Executive Officer of Avanti Hospitals, LLC.  Mirzabegian assumed administrative responsibilities of the four-hospital regional community health system on June 3, according to an announcement by Avanti Hospitals,LLC. “We at Avanti are very excited to announce the appointment of...
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UPDATED: Parris to Palmdale: ‘Put fireworks sales on hiatus’

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June 4, 2013
R. Rex Parris

PALMDALE – Should the Palmdale City Council approve fireworks booth permits this 4th of July season, so that safe and sane fireworks can be sold for fundraising purposes? The council will mull this question at their next meeting on Wednesday (June 5). However, Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris is urging Palmdale council members to...
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AV Hospital announces interim administrator

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June 3, 2013
Pamela Hinson

LANCASTER – Pamela Hinson has been appointed interim administrator of Antelope Valley Hospital, according to an announcement by the Antelope Valley Healthcare District board of directors. Hinson assumed administrative responsibilities for the hospital on June 1. She will serve in the role until a permanent replacement is found for outgoing CEO Edward Mirzabegian, who...
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Powerhouse fire reaches Poppy Reserves

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June 2, 2013
A view from Lake Elizabeth by JAMES STAMSEK.

ANTELOPE VALLEY – The “Powerhouse” fire continues to rage and has grown to more than 19,500 acres, authorities said Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, the fire had crossed Lancaster Road and was well established in the Poppy Reserves, according to AV Fire News. The fire is 20% contained with three reported injuries. Fifteen structures have...
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AV Pride hosts first Lavender Graduation

The first annual Lavender Graduation took place on Saturday, June 1 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds at 11:30 a.m. The event was part of AV Pride 2013. (All photos by KARINA CORNEJO)

LANCASTER— Nearly three dozen graduates gathered at the Antelope Valley Fair Grounds on Saturday  in lavender-colored stoles representing the pride and unity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer  (LGBTQ) community. The Lavender Graduation, presented by The Out Project, makes history as the first-ever graduation of its kind in the Antelope Valley. “You...
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Council members support fight against Cal Water rate hikes

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June 2, 2013
Cal Water rate hikes folo

LANCASTER – Concerned citizens packed a Lancaster City Council meeting on May 28 to speak out against the proposed water rate hikes for Lancaster customers serviced by the California Water Service Company (Cal Water). Cal Water has proposed a 59.7% revenue increase for the Antelope Valley District, which would go into effect in January...
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UPDATED: Lancaster car crash kills passenger

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May 31, 2013
UPDATED: Lancaster car crash kills passenger

LANCASTER – A female passenger was killed Friday morning when the car she was riding in was broadsided by another vehicle, authorities said. The fatal collision occurred around 10:37 a.m. Friday in the 43800 block of 15th Street West in Lancaster, according to Sgt. Dave Jennings of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station. The woman was...
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