PALMDALE - A boy fleeing from a California Highway Patrol officer crashed into a palm tree at a Palmdale gas station and died, authorities said.The crash was reported at 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Palmdale Boulevard and Division Street, but the pursuit started a short time earlier, CHP Officer Tony Polizzi said.The 2005 Nissan Altima sedan was originally pursued for ... Read more →
Palmdale to host “Yappy Hour—Thankful Edition” at Yellen Dog Park
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale will host a “Yappy Hour—Thankful Edition” this Saturday at the Yellen Dog Park.The event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Avenue S in Palmdale. Admission is free.This event is a partnership with the P.A.W.S Forward Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to bring bags of dry dog or cat ... Read more →
Artists sought for inkwell logo design contest
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale is looking for local artists and graphic designers to enter the logo design competition for Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival.The winning logo will be featured on promotional materials, signage, media and merchandise for the Inkwell event. Plus, the winner will receive $500 and recognition for their work.Submitted logos should ... Read more →
Voters decide state ballot issues ranging from housing bonds to animal pens
LOS ANGELES - In addition to rejecting a repeal of the state's year-old gas tax hikes and a proposal to allow local rent-control measures, California voters gave mixed results to nine other statewide ballot questions, ranging from housing bonds to animal cages.-- Voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 1, a $4 billion bond measure to fund housing programs benefiting ... Read more →
Palmdale elects new mayor, other election results of interest to AV voters
PALMDALE - Local voters took to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, for the 2018 General Election, and here are the semi-final numbers for races and issues of interest to Antelope Valley constituents:In the Palmdale mayoral race, Steve Hofbauer pulled off an upset over incumbent Mayor Jim Ledford. Receiving nearly 45 percent of ballots cast, or 10,631 votes, Hofbauer beat out ... Read more →
AV Wall display opens this Thursday at Palmdale Amphitheater
PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale and Point Man Antelope Valley will host the Antelope Valley's Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (AV Wall) from 5 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 8, to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.This year's event is themed of “Welcome Home Antelope Valley Vietnam Veterans.”The monument is open to ... Read more →
Palmdale Regional Medical Center awarded advanced certification for primary stroke centers
PALMDALE - Palmdale Regional Medical Center announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective ... Read more →
Groundbreaking held in Palmdale for SR 14/138 improvements
PALMDALE – A ground breaking ceremony was held Wednesday to celebrate the start of construction improvements on State Route 138/Antelope Valley 14 freeway.Palmdale City Manager James Purtee served as the program emcee, and remarks were made by Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford, Councilmember Steve Hofbauer, Congressman Steve Knight, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, LA County Supervisor ... Read more →
Palmdale sends condolences on passing of former city councilmember Mike Dispenza
PALMDALE – City of Palmdale officials were deeply saddened to learn that former City Councilmember Mike Dispenza passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28.Dispenza served 16 years on the Palmdale City Council and also operated one of the most successful insurance agencies in the country as a State Farm Insurance agent in Palmdale. Dispenza represented the City Council as delegate of ... Read more →
Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest returns to Palmdale
PALMDALE – The Antelope Valley Desert Divers (AVDD) will present their annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest this Saturday. It's happening from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Palmdale Oasis Park Pool, located at 3850 East Avenue S (next to DryTown Water Park) in Palmdale. The fee for the contest is $5 per person. Registration is available ... Read more →
AV Community Resource Fair coming to Poncitlán Square Oct. 27
PALMDALE – The 13th annual Antelope Valley Community Resource Fair is coming to this Saturday. It's happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9 Street East. Admission is free. The Fair will offer information on education, employment, healthcare, childcare, legal services, youth services, veterans services, mental health and much ... Read more →
Job recruitment for local Pizza Hut
PALMDALE – America’s Job Center of California, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event this Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m., for Pizza Hut locations in Palmdale and Lancaster.Positions available include team member, delivery driver, shift manager and general manager.Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; knowledge ... Read more →
Tanker truck overturns on 14 Fwy near Palmdale; one hurt
PALMDALE - A tanker truck overturned Tuesday morning on the southbound Antelope Valley (14) Freeway in the Palmdale area, injuring one person and blocking two lanes.The crash was reported near Palmdale Boulevard about 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, according to the California Highway Patrol.The injured person was taken to a hospital with injuries of unknown severity.Two ... Read more →
Crews on scene of fire at recycling plant in Palmdale
PALMDALE - Firefighters Tuesday morning were mopping up at the scene of a fire that was allowed to burn itself out at a recycling facility in the Antelope Valley.Crews were called just after 1 a.m Tuesday, Oct. 23, to 1205 City Ranch Road in Palmdale and discovered the fire burning in a pit, according to a Los Angeles County Fire dispatcher.Firefighters allowed the ... Read more →
Motorist killed in head-on crash in Palmdale
PALMDALE - The motorist killed in a head-on crash in Palmdale Sunday night has been identified as 40-year-old Sergio Valencia of Palmdale, authorities said.The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, on 50th Street East north of Avenue Q, the California Highway Patrol reported.According to the CHP, Valencia was driving a 1997 Honda Civic south on 50th Street ... Read more →
Palmdale Regional Medical Center announces temporary revision in visiting hours
PALMDALE - As a necessary precaution during flu season, Palmdale Regional Medical Center will be instituting a temporary patient visitor policy for the safety of patients and their families, officials announced Friday.Effective Nov. 1, 2018:No visitors 12 years of age and under will be permitted to visit patients and must be supervised at all times. They will be ... Read more →
The circus is in town!
PALMDALE – Death-defying acrobats, daredevils, flying trapeze artists, jugglers, contortionists, comedians, clowns, and more will deliver nonstop action and adventure under the big top for five days in Palmdale, starting today!Circus Vargas' animal-free production -- themed “Dreaming of Pirates!” -- runs from Thursday, Oct. 18, to Monday, Oct. 22, at the Antelope Valley ... Read more →
Sweep nets five tobacco violations in Palmdale
PALMDALE – A tobacco compliance sweep last month led by Palmdale’s Neighborhood Services Department resulted in five administrative citations issued for violations of sales of tobacco products within the city.Funded by a $435,000 tobacco law enforcement grant, the inspections were made by city staff and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Palmdale station deputies. Six retail ... Read more →
“Dracula the Musical” opens this weekend at The Palmdale Playhouse
PALMDALE – The Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present Dracula the Musical at The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale.Performances will be held Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.“Join us for this classic horror tale set to song and dance,” stated Palmdale Recreation Supervisor Annie Pagliaro. “It’s Mel Brooks meets ... Read more →
“Friend Your Library” membership drive underway in Palmdale
PALMDALE - The Friends of the Palmdale City Library is holding a “Friend Your Library” membership drive through the month of October.For National Friends of Libraries Week 2018, the Friends of the Palmdale City Library invites the Palmdale community to “Friend Your Library” in October and automatically be entered in a drawing for great prizes. All new and renewing members ... Read more →