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Homelessness in the Antelope Valley: An In-Depth Examination
ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA — The Antelope Valley—anchored by Lancaster and Palmdale—has long been viewed as one of the last affordable regions in Los Angeles County. But over the past decade, that affordability has eroded. As housing costs rose across the county, thousands of low‑income residents migrated north in search of cheaper rents. The result: a dramatic increase in homelessness, especially among those pushed out of central L.A. by rising rents and limited housing availabili

Richard Sykes
Jan 124 min read


Relentless Storm System Drenches Antelope Valley, Triggers Flooding and Travel Hazards
LANCASTER, CA — A powerful winter storm fueled by a “very dangerous” atmospheric river is pounding the Antelope Valley with heavy rainfall, flooding, and hazardous winds, creating one of the most disruptive weather events the region has seen in years. The system, which began pushing into Southern California earlier this week, is expected to continue through Friday, bringing multiple rounds of intense precipitation and widespread flooding concerns across Lancaster, Palmdale,

Richard Sykes
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Stormy Week Ahead: Antelope Valley Braces for Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Rapid Weather Swings
LANCASTER, CA — The Antelope Valley is heading into one of its most active weather weeks of the season, with a series of storms expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and rapidly shifting conditions through Friday before calmer, colder air settles in for the weekend. Forecast models show multiple rounds of precipitation and wind events that could impact travel, infrastructure, and daily routines across Lancaster, Quartz Hill, and the surrounding communities. According to

Richard Sykes
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Tragic Week on Antelope Valley Roads: Four Dead in Separate Crashes
LANCASTER, CA — September 30, 2025 — A somber mood hangs over the Antelope Valley this week following three separate traffic collisions...

Richard Sykes
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Celtic Celebration Lights Up Palmdale Playhouse for “Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day”
Palmdale, CA — The Palmdale Playhouse is going green early this year, hosting a lively Celtic celebration on Friday, September 26, in...

Richard Sykes
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Community Honors Heroes at Palmdale’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, First Responders Step Up Once Again
Palmdale, CA — September 11, 2025 Under a clear morning sky and the solemn hush of remembrance, residents of Palmdale gathered at the Antelope Valley Mall entrance today to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The ceremony, co-hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Antelope Valley 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Governance Board, drew a crowd of local officials, veterans, first responders, and community members united in reflection. The eve

Richard Sykes
Sep 11, 20252 min read
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