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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

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

PALMDALE, CA — City officials made a high‑visibility push this week to position Palmdale as the Antelope Valley’s premier engine for aerospace innovation, film production, and large‑scale job creation. Speaking at the AV EDGE Spring Business Summit , leaders rolled out a data‑packed slate of economic wins, new incentives, and transformative development proposals designed to signal that Palmdale is “open for business” in a big way. 1 Aerospace Expansion: Incentives, Infrastru

PALMDALE, CA — A deputy‑involved shooting in a quiet Palmdale neighborhood Tuesday left both a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy injured and a male suspect deceased, prompting a large law‑enforcement response and an active investigation that continued into the afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the 37900 block of 11th Street East, a residential stretch just east of Palmdale Boulevard, according to LASD officials. 1 2 Scene in Palmdale where a d

PALMDALE, CA — At Palmdale Firestone, longevity isn’t just a statistic — it’s the culture. For DJ, who has worked at the shop since 1997, the years have added up quickly. “I’ve worked here since 1997, which is a long, long time ago,” he said with a laugh. “I’m still here. It’s a life sentence.” Palmdale Firestone is located at 2641 E Palmdale Blvd. in the Bridgestone building. The Palmdale location, opened in 1987, has become a fixture in the community, known for its deep

PALMDALE, CA — A violent multi‑vehicle crash in East Palmdale late Monday night left one driver dead and several others shaken after a speeding SUV barreled through a red light, triggering a chain‑reaction collision along a busy stretch of 47th Street East. Photo credit: Judy Sykes The crash occurred on December 22, 2025, just after 9:15 p.m. Deputies from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station were dispatched at approximately 9:17 p.m. to the intersection of 47th Street East and Av

PALMDALE, CA — A tense standoff gripped a Palmdale neighborhood Thursday night after a police pursuit ended in a violent crash and a barricaded suspect situation. The incident unfolded around 7 p.m. near Avenue R and 35th Street East , drawing a massive law enforcement response and forcing residents to shelter in place. The truck jumped the curb, snapping off a fire hydrant and slamming into two parked vehicles. It's believed the driver was possibly still inside the truck a