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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

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

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

PALMDALE, CA—In the Antelope Valley, where desert winds carry stories across decades, few local treasures turn heads quite like Starr Long’s 1959 Volkswagen Beetle. Parked today in Palmdale, California, this Reseda Green time capsule isn’t just a car — it’s a documented survivor with a lineage as carefully preserved as its paint. What makes this Beetle special isn’t only its age or its California Historical Vehicle designation. It’s the fact that its entire life story has bee

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

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—Crime in the Antelope Valley during May 2026 reflected a month of escalating gun‑related incidents, high‑risk police encounters, and a continued strain on local law‑enforcement resources — a pattern consistent with the region’s long‑standing public‑safety challenges. While full consolidated monthly reporting is not publicly available, incident‑level dispatch logs and regional crime trackers provide a clear picture of the dominant themes shaping the month.

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

PALMDALE, CA — Palmdale Regional Medical Center has officially entered the ranks of elite U.S. hospitals, earning a sweep of top‑tier accreditations, national safety grades, and specialty‑care awards that place it among the most decorated medical institutions in California’s High Desert. The hospital’s leadership says the recognition reflects years of investment in clinical quality, patient safety, and advanced specialty services — and the results are now undeniable. Palmdale

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this editorial are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Antelope Valley News. Listen, I love Lancaster. We’ve got wide-open skies, (somewhat) affordable houses, and that classic Antelope Valley wind that tries to sandblast your soul every afternoon. But good Lord, the roads on the east side are straight-up trying to end my bloodline. You know what I’m talking about if you live or work out h

Antelope Valley, CA — Memorial Day weekend in the Antelope Valley will blend solemn remembrance with community gatherings as residents across Lancaster and Palmdale prepare to honor the nation’s fallen service members. While official ceremonies from local cities and veterans’ organizations are expected to be announced in the coming days, several events already on the calendar are shaping the tone of the holiday weekend. The Antelope Valley — home to generations of military fa

Pearblossom, CA – The Sunshine Festival brought creativity and community spirit to the Pearblossom Community Center this weekend, transforming the space into a colorful gathering filled with art, music, food, and family activities. Walking into the event, visitors were immediately greeted by bright murals covering the walls, setting the tone for a day centered around creativity and expression. On stage, a live band prepared to perform while rows of local vendors lined the cen

California’s 27th Congressional District enters the 2026 election cycle transformed—geographically, politically, and economically. Once considered a competitive swing seat, CA‑27 is now rated “Solid Democratic” by the Cook Political Report following mid‑decade redistricting under Proposition 50, approved by voters in November 2025. The new map carved out several conservative‑leaning suburbs and added parts of the northwest San Fernando Valley, shifting the district’s partisan

PALMDALE, CA — New details have emerged following the tragic murder‑suicide that left a married couple dead inside their Palmdale home on May 2, deepening community concern while clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at 8:02 a.m. to the 4000 block of De Anza Drive, a quiet residential stretch just east of 40th Street East, after a caller reported two people unresponsive inside a home. W

PALMDALE, CA — April 2026 brought a mix of violent incidents, property‑crime activity, and high‑priority investigations across the city, reflecting ongoing public‑safety challenges in both residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. While the month did not see a single defining major event, the cumulative pattern of calls, arrests, and tactical responses paints a clear picture of the pressures facing local deputies. Armed Suspect Confrontation in Littlerock (April 2)

LANCASTER, CA — Lancaster saw a month defined by steady property crime, persistent narcotics enforcement, and several notable mid‑month incidents, with early‑April arrest activity offering the clearest window into the city’s public‑safety pressures. April 2026 closed with a familiar but telling portrait of public safety in Lancaster, where property crime, drug‑related arrests, and interpersonal violence continued to shape the city’s month‑long crime landscape. While full inci

LANCASTER, CA – In a coordinated federal operation announced Tuesday, law enforcement arrested four Southern California men — all members of the same family and three of them undocumented immigrants from Mexico — on charges they operated a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug and firearms trafficking ring out of the Antelope Valley. The arrests, which took place in Lancaster and nearby Hesperia, stem from a 29-count federal grand jury indictment alleging the defendants trafficked fenta

LANCASTER, CA — A heavy law enforcement response was reported Monday following a call of a body wrapped in a blanket behind a dumpster in West Lancaster. According to dispatch, units were requested Code 3 to the area of 3343 West Avenue L-2, after reports of a person wrapped in a blanket located behind a dumpster. The individual was described as not moving, with unknown breathing status at the time of the call. Deputies responding in West Lancaster to the report of a body wr