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Lancaster’s Planning Department has recently released the General Plan Housing Element Draft for public review.

The city of Lancaster’s annual Bark at the Park event is right around the corner, and there are spaces available for vendors. Those interested are encouraged to secure their spot at this once-a-year pet extravaganza which attracts more than 10,000 people.

The Antelope Valley Community Youth Court (AVCYC), organized and administered by the city of Lancaster, is a proactive prevention and intervention program which aids youth in the Antelope Valley.

This August, Lancaster will host the third annual Public Safety Fair and Emergency Preparedness Expo. The event will highlight both public safety services, and the means by which citizens can become better prepared for an emergency. The Public Safety Fair will also focus on ways those in the community can enjoy their neighborhood together, while creating a safer environment.

The homicide rate for youth aged 10 to 24 years in the United States reached a 30-year low in 2010, according to data published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 30-year low in 2010 was seen across all age and racial/ethnic groups.