By Assemblymember Steve Fox, 36th Assembly District As the first year of my first legislative session draws to a close, I wanted to let you know about the progress the Legislature has made on key priorities for the District. Areas like bringing jobs to the Antelope Valley, reinvigorating the local economy, working to expand higher education, and improving the lives…
PALMDALE – Dozens of immigration reform supporters will rally in Palmdale on Saturday as part of a final surge of activities to push Congressman “Buck” McKeon (CA-25) toward decisive action on immigration reform before the year’s end. The rally kicks off at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 1600…
LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich on Tuesday directed the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office and the Department of Public Social Services to report on strategies being implemented to address ongoing fraudulent and improper use of county social welfare dollars. The county continues to learn of millions of dollars in public welfare…
Lancaster city officials remain opposed to the Palmdale Power Plant because it could produce 546 tons of pollutants every year, however, the proposed shopping centers approved by the city of Lancaster will actual produce more pollutants than the power plant, according to Palmdale City officials. The numbers were detailed in a press release issued Monday…
In a press release issued Thursday, Palmdale city officials said an appellate court’s decision on certifying Palmdale’s municipal election will most likely happen in December or January. Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford and councilmember-elect Fred Thompson also gave their thoughts on the voting rights lawsuit. Read the press release below: Despite attempts from plaintiff’s attorneys Kevin…
PALMDALE – According to the semi-final tally (with 100% of precincts reporting), Jim Ledford garnered more than 60% of the votes for Mayor of the City of Palmdale. In the Palmdale City Council race, incumbent Tom Lackey and Fred Thompson top the list. (The certification of these two races will be decided by the Court of…
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PALMDALE – Palmdale Elementary Teachers Association President Hugo Estrada was photographed this week placing a handwritten “Don’t Re-Elect” sign next to the Palmdale School District incumbent campaign signs belonging to Sandy Corrales-Eneix, Jeff Ferrin and Carol Stanford. Ferrin, who said he took the photos on Tuesday (Oct. 29), claims that Estrada placed the sign illegally.…
PALMDALE – Palmdale mayoral candidates Maggie Campbell, Lynn M. Minidis, Mitcheal Toles and James C. Ledford have confirmed their attendance at a minority-focused candidate forum this week. The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, at the Chimbole Cultural Center-Joshua Room, located at 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale. It is presented…
MOJAVE – The California Senate Select Committee on Defense and Aerospace, chaired by Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), is holding an Information Hearing at the Mojave Air and Space Port to discuss California’s storied past and what the future holds for the aerospace and defense industries. The hearing will take place from 10:30 a.m. to…
PALMDALE – Palmdale School District has responded to allegations of budget mismanagement made at a union-backed community forum Wednesday night. In a detailed press release issued Thursday, District officials said the information was “artificially contrived” and “presented without context.” They also questioned the motives of former superintendent Nancy Smith, saying her “sole purpose in this…
PALMDALE – Palmdale School District officials grossly misstated the district’s financial status and used an artificial multimillion dollar deficit to force salary cuts, furlough days, and benefits caps on its teachers and classified employees, according to claims made by Nancy Smith, a former district superintendent now running for Palmdale School Board in the Nov. 5…
PALMDALE –- The city of Palmdale has a message for local voters who may still be confused about the status of the Nov. 5 elections: “All elections are on!” In a press release issued Tuesday, city officials addressed the issue: The City of Palmdale is reminding its residents that ALL the elections slated for Tuesday,…
LANCASTER – Lancaster City officials remain opposed to the Palmdale Power Plant, and they say an objective third party, Kern County, may soon follow their lead. In a press release issued Thursday, Lancaster city officials cited a Kern County staff report that advises the Kern County Board of Supervisors to consider opposing the transfer of…
PALMDALE – The Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed), which represents over 185,000 businesses and 2.5 million employees, is the latest organization to come out in support of the Palmdale Power Plant, city officials announced Wednesday. In their letter to the Governing Board Members of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), BizFed urged…
PALMDALE – The California Court of Appeals has ruled that the City of Palmdale may hold its City Council election on Nov. 5 as scheduled, city officials announced Tuesday. In the court’s ruling, “As phrased, the injunction written in the disjunctive, permits the defendant to hold an at-large election and even count the votes but…
By Palmdale resident Richard Loa Palmdale City Council candidate Richard Loa has filed a separate legal motion to join with the City of Palmdale in asking the California Appellate Court (Division 5) to reinstate the November 5th city elections that were cancelled by a County Judge. “I have retained the highly respected law firm of…
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Steve Fox (D-Palmdale) on Monday announced that his Assembly Bill (AB) 1060 was approved by Governor Jerry Brown. The measure provides continued access to renewable energy grants for 15 counties that are located within the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan area. “Desert counties have a fighting chance to obtain funds for innovative,…
By the Democratic Club of the High Desert PALMDALE – The Democratic Club of the High Desert, long known as the life force for Democrats in the Antelope Valley, has endorsed the following candidates for the Nov. 5 election. Sandy Corrales for Palmdale School Board. Incumbent Sandy Corrales was first elected in 2001 and is…
PALMDALE – Palmdale City Manager Dave Childs recently received a 40-year service award from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the premier local government leadership and management organization. Childs’ achievement was celebrated at a special ceremony last week as part of the 99th ICMA Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. ICMA Service Awards recognize and celebrate…