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Deputy-Involved Fatal Shooting in Palmdale
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

Richard Sykes
Jan 142 min read


Veteran-Owned Palmdale Firestone Marks Decades of Service with Experience, Honesty, and a Can‑Do Attitude
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

Richard Sykes
Jan 93 min read


Fatal Multi‑Vehicle Collision Shakes East Palmdale Monday Night
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

Richard Sykes
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Palmdale Standoff Ends Peacefully After Dramatic Pursuit
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

Richard Sykes
Dec 12, 20252 min read
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