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The Antelope Valley is experiencing a sharp and unsettling rise in violent crime, marked by shootings, armed encounters, and high‑risk police responses across Lancaster, Palmdale, and surrounding communities. Recent incident logs and regional reporting paint a picture of a region under strain, where everyday spaces — neighborhoods, streets, even pool parties — have become the backdrop for sudden bursts of violence. 1 A Region on Edge: Gunfire, Chaos, and High‑Risk Encounters

A series of serious crashes involving young e-bike and electric motorcycle riders has sparked a growing debate across California. Following a high-profile Seal Beach case, many are asking whether parents should face greater responsibility—or whether education and better safety measures are the real answer.

The latest homeless count shows the Antelope Valley experienced a decrease in homelessness in 2026, even as Los Angeles County saw an overall increase. But many residents say the numbers don't match what they're seeing in their neighborhoods. So why does it still feel like homelessness remains a growing problem?

The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but Californians will still change their clocks for now. Here's what the bill means, why California can't act yet, and what happens next.

Quartz Hill Little League’s 10U softball All-Stars completed an undefeated 8-0 season with a 4-0 victory over Westchester to win the Southern California State Championship.

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow drivers to voluntarily use driving-tracking technology to help determine auto insurance rates. Here’s how AB 311 could affect Antelope Valley commuters, along with the potential savings, privacy concerns and consumer protections.

Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play for the USMNT against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game red-card ban, a decision that has sparked backlash from Belgium, UEFA and critics questioning the process. The ruling gives the United States a major boost before Monday’s Round of 16 matchup, while turning the showdown into one of the World Cup’s biggest controversies.

Californians pay taxes every day, but many residents may not know where that money actually goes once it is collected. From state spending and city budgets to public salaries, special districts, roads, schools, and public safety, much of the information is public — but it is not always easy to find or understand. Here is how residents can start tracking where their tax dollars go.

Lancaster – Mayor R. Rex Parris says most of the City’s proposed Proposition 218 district increases will not move forward at this time, citing the financial pressure many local families are already facing. In a statement to Lancaster residents, Parris said he will not place the Proposition 218 district elections on the upcoming City Council agenda, a move he said would “effectively stop the tax increases from being enacted.” “Our residents are hurting,” Parris said in the sta

California drivers are already used to paying some of the highest gas prices in the country, but a new federal lawsuit is now raising a different question: could artificial intelligence be helping keep those prices higher? A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Sacramento accuses several major gas station operators, including BP, Circle K, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Walmart, and Albertsons, of using AI-powered pricing software from a company called Kalib

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — June 15, 2026A U.S. Air Force B‑52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at 11:20 a.m. today on the Edwards AFB airfield, military officials confirmed. Emergency crews rushed to the scene within minutes, and the situation remains active and developing. 1 3 Image from Citizen App Base officials announced the crash in a statement posted to social media, confirming that the aircraft went down on the installation’s airfield just moments aft

LOS ANGELES — In a dramatic rematch that underscores deep divisions over the future of the nation’s largest sheriff’s department, incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna is set to face off against his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, in the upcoming Los Angeles County sheriff’s race. Both candidates advanced after early returns showed them leading a crowded field, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched law‑enforcement elections in California. The contest marks the second ti

LOS ANGELES — After a dramatic late-count surge from mail-in ballots, Los Angeles County voters narrowly approved Measure ER on the June 2 primary ballot, enacting a temporary half-cent increase in the county sales tax to bolster healthcare services amid significant federal funding cuts. The measure, officially the Essential Services Restoration Act, passed with approximately 50.35% of the vote in favor and 49.65% opposed, according to updated results from the Los Angeles Cou

ROSAMOND, CA — The California Senior League District 51 Tournament of Champions came down to an all-West Lancaster matchup Saturday as the Stanford squad faced off against the Lady Vols after both teams battled their way through victories over Palmdale and Rosamond. Hosted by Rosamond Little League, the championship brought together two talented teams filled with familiar faces, making for a competitive finale to the district tournament. Stanford pulled away with an 11-3 vict

QUARTZ HILL, CA — What started as a championship celebration quickly turned into one final test of endurance and determination Thursday night as the Quartz Hill Royals defeated the Quartz Hill Rangers 16-6 to claim the District 51 Senior League Tournament of Champions title. Photo Credit - Erika Nolte The June 4 championship matchup featured two familiar rivals and delivered plenty of excitement from the first pitch to the final out. The Rangers came out swinging early, build

California’s SOMAH solar program, managed by GRID Alternatives, faces allegations of $928M in public funds diverted from solar projects to political activism. Only 269 solar installations completed out of nearly $1B budget over a 10-year period (based on their own reporting). Investigations highlight oversight failures and political controversy. A Program Sold as Clean Energy Relief Now Faces Accusations of Political Diversion California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Hous

Palmdale’s story is one of migration, reinvention, and steady transformation—from Indigenous trade corridor to aerospace powerhouse and modern charter city. PALMDALE, CA — Long before Palmdale became one of California’s fastest‑growing desert cities, the Antelope Valley was a crossroads of movement, culture, and survival. Archaeological and historical records show that the region has been inhabited for over 11,000 years, serving as a major trade route for Native peoples trave

ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA—New industrial investment is reshaping the Antelope Valley, with a wave of large‑scale companies and developers bringing major projects to Palmdale and Lancaster—signaling one of the region’s strongest periods of economic expansion in years. The centerpiece of this surge is the massive Antelope Valley Commerce Center (AVCC), a newly approved industrial hub poised to attract logistics, manufacturing, and distribution firms at a scale the area has never seen

Lancaster, CA — Mayor R. Rex Parris has floated a new and politically charged proposal: implementing term limits for future Lancaster mayors. The idea, which surfaced amid ongoing scrutiny of his long tenure and recent controversies, has triggered a wave of reaction across the Antelope Valley’s political and civic landscape. City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris.

ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA — The long-running construction on the 14 Freeway through Palmdale and Lancaster has become one of the Antelope Valley’s most disruptive and closely watched public‑works projects — and residents are demanding answers about why it’s taking so long, what exactly is being done, and when the work will finally end. A Project Years in the Making — and Years Delayed Caltrans’ SR‑14 North Los Angeles County Safety & Mobility Improvements Project was launched to ad