SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) honored Valley Oasis as the 36th Assembly District’s 2017 Nonprofit of the Year during the CalNonprofits annual event Wednesday at the State Capitol. The award recognizes Valley Oasis for its longstanding support and service to combating domestic violence in the Antelope Valley.“It is such an honor to be recognized as ... Read more →
Northrop Grumman to host hiring event July 14
PALMDALE – Northrop Grumman will host an invite-only hiring event to support current openings in Palmdale on Friday, July 14.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 pm at America’s Job Center of California, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.To register for the event, visit http://bit.ly/PalmdaleCareerFair.Participants will meet with hiring managers to ... Read more →
Palmdale officials offer fireworks safety tips
PALMDALE – Dozens of local nonprofit organizations are selling “safe and sane” fireworks at various locations throughout Palmdale, and city officials are asking consumers to use the fireworks safely.The city of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department offers these important safety tips for residents using “safe and sane” fireworks in legal areas of the City of ... Read more →
Robert Shupe named new Palmdale City Library director
PALMDALE – Robert Shupe has joined the Palmdale City Library to serve as the new library director, officials announced Wednesday. Shupe replaces Thomas Vose, who accepted a position as director of the Ruth Enlow Library in Garrett County, Maryland.With more than 30 years of experience in the library field, Shupe has served as student reference assistant, bookmobile ... Read more →
Lorena Mackey & The Hi Lites at “Music in the Parks” this Thursday
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s free “Music in the Parks” continues this Thursday with classic R&B music by Lorena Mackey & The Hi Lites.The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9th Street East in Palmdale.Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring ... Read more →
Palmdale DUI checkpoint nets 26 arrests
PALMDALE - One person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and more than two dozen motorists were arrested for other violations at a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint in Palmdale this past weekend, authorities said.The checkpoint was conducted on Palmdale Boulevard at 17th Street East, from 6 p.m. Friday, June 23, to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 24, ... Read more →
Michael J. Bertell honored as ‘Veteran of the Year’ by Asm. Lackey
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) honored Michael J. Bertell recently as the 2017 Veteran of the Year for the 36th Assembly District.Bertell is a Vietnam combat veteran who served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 1969 to Aug. 1971. He spent most of his time in the jungles of Vietnam, where his unit suffered from friendly fire on Dec. 24, 1970. Bertell survived ... Read more →
Pedestrian hit, killed by big rig in Palmdale
PALMDALE - A pedestrian died in Palmdale Friday morning after a driver lost control of his big rig and the vehicle veered off the road onto the sidewalk, authorities said.The fatal collision occurred around 6:29 a.m. Friday, June 23, on Palmdale Boulevard near 9th Street East, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.“A semi-truck was traveling ... Read more →
Driver killed in Palmdale traffic crash [updated]
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PALMDALE - A driver died Thursday night after his car drifted into the opposing traffic lanes and collided with a sport utility vehicle in Palmdale, authorities said.The fatal collision occurred around 11:35 p.m. Thursday, June 22, on Pearblossom Highway just east of 25th Street East, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.“A silver Honda was ... Read more →
Palmdale lifeguards achieve “world class” lifeguarding score
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s lifeguard team received a score of 84 from the National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO) after the organization conducted a lifeguard inspection in June at DryTown Water Park. It is the 16th consecutive year they achieved a “world class” score.“A score of 70 is considered to be ‘World Class,’” said Palmdale’s Director of Recreation and ... Read more →
Palmdale mayor charged in corruption case
LOS ANGELES - Five felony charges were filed Wednesday against Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford, who's accused of illegally receiving more than $60,000 a year from local consultants and failing to publicly disclose the income on economic disclosure statements.Ledford -- who was elected to his 13th two-year term as Palmdale's mayor last November -- appeared in a downtown Los ... Read more →
DUI checkpoint in Palmdale this Friday
PALMDALE – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Traffic Services Detail will be conducting a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Palmdale this Friday, June 23, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m., authorities announced.Deputies will be looking for signs of alcohol and drug impairment. They also will check for proper licensing and will ... Read more →
Fireworks go on sale in Palmdale June 28
PALMDALE – Dozens of nonprofit organizations will begin selling fireworks at various locations throughout Palmdale starting Wednesday, June 28, city officials announced.Fireworks will be sold during the following dates and times:Wednesday, June 28 – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 29, to Tuesday, July 4 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 – 10 a.m. to 12 ... Read more →
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly featured in Palmdale’s “Summer Classic Movie Series”
PALMDALE –The Palmdale Playhouse kicks off its Summer Classic Movie Series Thursday, June 15, with a presentation of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m. at the Playhouse, located at 38334 10th Street East in Palmdale. General admission is $5, and tickets are available only at the Palmdale Playhouse Box ... Read more →
Registration open for Palmdale Playhouse Summer Theatre Experience
PALMDALE – The Palmdale Playhouse is accepting registration for its 2017 Summer Theatre Experience.Summer Theatre Experience is designed for youth ages 13 through 17. Camp dates are July 10 to July 28, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost for the program is discounted to $225 for Palmdale residents and $250 for non-residents. Register online at ... Read more →
Flag Day Celebration June 14 at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale will host a Flag Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14, at Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 East Avenue P.The ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. and will include a welcome by dignitaries; presentation of colors; the invocation and benediction by Rev. John Clarke of the Sons of the American Legion Post 311; posting ... Read more →
Community invited to public hearing for SR 138 improvements project
PALMDALE — The city of Palmdale will host a public hearing to discuss the Initial Study (IS)/Environmental Assessment (EA) for the State Route 138/Palmdale Boulevard Improvements Project.The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.The city, in cooperation with Caltrans ... Read more →
Recruitment event June 12 for Element Hotel
PALMDALE – America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host a recruitment event this Monday for the Element Hotel opening soon in Palmdale.Positions available include front desk clerk, night auditor/front desk, laundry attendant, houseman/laundry, housekeeping manager, housekeeping attendant, breakfast attendant, dishwasher, cooks, building maintenance, facility ... Read more →
Palmdale girl outplays 65,000 participants to compete in Jr. NBA competition
PALMDALE - For the second year in a row, Yitzel Serna, a GATE student from Palmdale Learning Plaza and an ambassador with the Palmdale Promise, has earned the opportunity to compete in the Jr. NBA National competition.Yitzel was one of 20 finalists selected from more than 65,000 participants nationwide to win an all expense paid trip to New York City to compete in this ... Read more →
Palmdale’s “Music in the Park” kicks off June 15
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale will host 10 free “Music in the Park” events this summer, alternating between Poncitlán Square and Domenic Massari Park, city officials announced.The entertainment will be held every Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 15 and running through Aug. 17.Opening the series will be R&B favorites The Dance Band on Thursday, June ... Read more →