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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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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No sanctions imposed on Valencia science laboratory
California’s health department has reversed its decision to impose sanctions on a COVID-19 testing lab in Valencia for “significant deficiencies,” finding no definitive proof to allegations by a whistleblower that […]
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Metro will resume normal fair payment beginning Jan. 10
Metro bus riders will be asked to resume paying fares on Jan. 10, but Metro will offer half-price passes for six months and even bigger discounts for eligible low-income passengers. […]
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Palmdale fetes ‘family volunteers’ with special day of appreciation
The City of Palmdale will host its sixth annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 20 with three options for participation. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers may stop by […]
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Renting an apartment is about to become much more costly
Sharp increases predicted in 2022 Renting an apartment in Southern California is about to get a lot more expensive, with a USC Casden Economics Forecast released this week predicting sharp […]
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Palmdale woman loses appeal in 2001 murder of her mother
Cites recent change in state law A state appellate court panel has dismissed the latest appeal filed on behalf of a Palmdale woman who was convicted along with her husband […]
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Free paper shredding Nov. 13
At Palmdale Landfill The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Waste Management of Antelope Valley, will host a free document destruction/shredding service this Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to […]
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Cooler weather could mean higher gas bill
Some tips to save money With the holiday season coming up, it’s a reminder that cool winter weather lies ahead. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has a series of tips […]
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County firefighters sue over vaccine mandate
Allege violation of ‘privacy rights’ A group of nearly 600 Los Angeles County firefighters has filed a lawsuit against the county over its requirement that county employees be vaccinated against […]
