A gratifying opportunity The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-9, is seeking volunteers of all ages to serve local families during […]
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‘Stuff-A-Bus’ needs toys, clothing for deserving youth
Holiday giveaway on Dec. 18 The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) this week began its Stuff-a-Bus Holiday Toy Drive, an annual collection of toys and clothing for underserved children in […]
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Family Literacy Festival at Santa Clarita Library
Scheduled Dec. 4 The Santa Clarita Public Library invites its community to join them for the 14th annual Family Literacy Festival at the Old Town Newhall Library branch, 24500 Main […]
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Submit your project for MLK Day of Service
Deadline is Dec. 5 The City of Lancaster is inviting residents to submit projects for its upcoming annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. “Whether you already have an […]
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AV Hospital receives new award for stroke treatment
Demonstrating high performance standards Antelope Valley Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for the Advanced Stroke Program Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. […]
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Lancaster, Palmdale rank high in recent two-week infections
Both cities lag in vaccinations Lancaster and Palmdale had the highest rates of new COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County during a two-week period that ended on Nov. 6, according […]
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Property owners can benefit in new country lease agreement
Emergency Housing Voucher holders The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is offering $2,500 to eligible property owners who partner with the County and rent their available units to Emergency […]
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League of California Cities honors Laura Bettencourt
Larry Chimbole Public Service Award The League of California Cities (LOCC) Desert-Mountain Division named Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem Laura Bettencourt (District 3) as the recipient of the Larry Chimbole Public […]
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NAACP president releases statement on guilty verdict in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Nation’s racism must be fixed “The verdict in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is long overdue,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president/CEO. “Ahmaud Arbery’s death was unnecessary and […]
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Ahead of winter, Gov. Newsom takes action to support healthcare facilities
Allows workers from out of state Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive order to ensure California’s health care facilities continue to have the staffing and resources needed to prevent […]
