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Fire near Agua Dulce burns 1,400 acres; evacuations lifted

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AGUA DULCE - A fire that broke out early Monday afternoon in the Agua Dulce area quickly scorched about 1,400 acres of brush, prompting evacuations and road closures and causing a minor injury to one firefighter.Dubbed the "Stone Fire," the blaze was reported around 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, near the 35100 block of Anthony Road and went to a third alarm by 1 p.m., ... Read more →

Moana kicks off movie series Friday at Palmdale City Library

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PALMDALE - The Palmdale City Library will kick off its Summer Movie Series this Friday with a showing of the Disney classic Moana.Open to all ages, the event starts at 1 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Library, located at 700 East Palmdale Boulevard. Admission and popcorn are free.In Moana, starring the voices of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, an adventurous teenager ... Read more →

Palmdale’s “Music in the Park” returns for 2018!

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PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale will host eight free “Music in the Parks” events this summer, alternating between Poncitlán Square, located at 9th St. East, between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10, and Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East.The entertainment will be held every Thursday evening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning June 14 and running through August ... Read more →

Measure A community update meeting this Tuesday

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LANCASTER – Residents of the Antelope Valley are invited to attend a Measure A Community Update meeting this Tuesday.It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Stanley Kleiner Activity Center at Steve Owen Memorial Park, located at 46063 10th Street West in Lancaster.The purpose of the meeting is to inform the general public about the implementation of ... Read more →

Palmdale teacher killed in Yosemite fall

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PALMDALE - An investigation is underway into the weekend death of two rock climbers -- one from Palmdale -- who fell from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.The two were killed Saturday, June 2, when they fell, officials said.The National Park Service said the two fell about 8:15 a.m. while climbing the Freeblast route on the sheer granite rock.The two climbers ... Read more →

Extended summer hours announced for Joe Davies Heritage Airpark

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PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Avenue P, has announced its extended summer hours for 2018. From June 1 through Aug. 31, the Airpark will be closed on Mondays; open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and open Fridays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., excluding major holidays and inclement ... Read more →

Job recruitment Thursday for Foddrill Construction Corporation

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PALMDALE – America’s Job Center of California will host a job recruitment this Thursday for several positions for Foddrill Construction Corporation.The recruitment event starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Job Center, located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.Positions are temporary six-month assignments in the city of Palmdale.Positions and qualifications ... Read more →

Two deputies, three civilians suffer minor injuries in Palmdale crash

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PALMDALE - Two deputies and three civilians were hurt when the civilians' vehicle attempted a left turn in front of the deputies' patrol car, authorities said.The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at East Avenue Q and Orchid View Place, according to Lt. Steve De Jong of Palmdale Sheriff's Station."Apparently the deputies were eastbound on Q when the ... Read more →

Motorist killed in head-on crash in Palmdale [updated]

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PALMDALE - A motorist in a pickup truck was killed Friday night in a head-on crash with an SUV in Palmdale, authorities said.The crash occurred around 10:10 pm. Friday, May 25, on 50th Street East, north of Avenue P-8, according to the California Highway Patrol.A male driver in a 2012 Toyota Tacoma was headed southbound on 50th Street East when his pickup truck drifted ... Read more →

L.A. prosecutors move to forfeit looted antiquity depicting Hercules

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LOS ANGELES - The government has filed an asset forfeiture complaint against an ancient mosaic depicting Hercules that likely was looted from war-torn Syria, allegedly illegally imported into the United States, and seized at a home in Palmdale, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.The mosaic, which is roughly 18 feet long and weighs a ton, was seized by FBI and ... Read more →

DryTown Water Park opens this Saturday!

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PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park will celebrate its 14th year of operations when it opens for the 2018 season this Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m.“When things heat up in the Antelope Valley, there’s one place where no one seems to mind--- and that’s DryTown Water Park,” said DryTown Water Park Manager Eric Dombrowski. “Our family-friendly facility will ... Read more →

AV Mall to host baby shower for Grace Resources

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PALMDALE – The Antelope Valley Mall will host a baby shower this Saturday to benefit Grace Resources, organizers announced.It's happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Mall, located at 1233 Rancho Vista Boulevard in Palmdale.More than 200 families receive diapers, baby food, and formula each month from Grace Resources Center through a donations-only ... Read more →

Palmdale, Lancaster to host annual Memorial Day ceremonies [updated]

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PALMDALE - The Antelope Valley Service Organization Association will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, located at 2200 East Avenue S in Palmdale.The ceremony is free and open to the public.Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford will offer welcoming remarks and introduce the dignitaries. Major Conrad Hernandez, Commander ... Read more →

Informational workshop this Wednesday for affordable artists’ housing in Palmdale

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PALMDALE – A free information workshop will be held this Wednesday in Palmdale for artists and all interested in affordable housing. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, in the Chimbole Cultural Center's Lilac Room, located at 38350 Sierra Highway. The workshop will present information on eligibility, application requirements, resident selection and criteria ... Read more →

Traffic enforcement operation in Palmdale this Wednesday

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PALMDALE - Extra officers will be on duty in Palmdale this Wednesday, May 23,  looking for violations made by drivers, bike riders and pedestrians, authorities announced.The “Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation” is part of an overall effort to lower deaths and injuries, according to a news release by the Sheriff's Information Bureau.The Los Angeles County ... Read more →

Volunteer opportunities available for Stamp Out Hunger food drive sorting

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PALMDALE – Opportunities are available this Saturday for volunteers help sort out food donated through last week’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.As part of Palmdale’s final “Season of Service” event for 2018, volunteers will help process donations from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 East Avenue ... Read more →

Palmdale receives 28th consecutive award for excellence in financial reporting

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PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of ... Read more →