A special letter from the mayor By R. Rex Parris | Mayor of Lancaster Dear Lancaster residents, As your Mayor, ensuring the safety and security of our families is my […]
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Board discusses motion to increase mental health beds
‘Care-first settings’ is objective In what’s billed as a first step toward slashing the population of county jails, the Board of Supervisors this week considered a motion that would begin […]
Layoffs begin at Disney
Layoffs have started at Disney, with about 50 members of the metaverse division, and more expected in the coming weeks, according to media reports.
Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion will headline 2023 Pride Parade
Pop superstars Mariah Carey and Megan Thee Stallion will headline this year’s LA Pride in the Park in June, organizers announced this week.
Blood drive underway today in Santa Clarita
Last year, in partnership with the American Red Cross, the City of Santa Clarita hosted 11 blood drives, collecting more than 420 units of blood, which is enough blood to potentially save 1,260 lives.
Palmdale’s first Park/Rec Master Plan unveiled
The City of Palmdale has announced the development of our community’s first Park and Recreation Master Plan. The residents of Palmdale are invited to attend our first community-wide meeting at 11 a.m. on April 15 at the Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St. East.
Don’t miss ‘The Bunny Hop’ at Sgt. Steve Owen Park
The City of Lancaster invites community members to hop on over to celebrate the return of spring at its annual Easter event in a reimagined format, The Bunny Hop! The event will be held on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park, 43063 10th Street West.
Many workplace-safety limits remain in place
Despite various COVID-19-related emergency declarations ending and many restrictions being lifted, Los Angeles County health officials reminded employers on Friday, March 24, that state workplace-safety requirements remain in place.
Lancaster teen arrested in connection with robbery
Seven people–including a Lancaster teenager–have been arrested in connection with the smash-and-grab robbery of a jewelry store in Manhattan Beach.
Alleged theft of CHP cruiser ends in fatality
A man allegedly stole a California Highway Patrol vehicle earlier this week and led officers on a chase that ended when he jumped from the speeding cruiser in the Lancaster area, suffering fatal injuries.

