Posted on: October 14, 2021
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OP WHAT:Rachel Garcia Day WHEN:Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. WHERE:Best of the West Softball Complex, Championship Field #7, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale WHO:Team USA Olympian/UCLA softball star Rachel Garcia and family; Highland High Sc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host the next two redistricting community workshops on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at Knight High School, 37423 70th St. East, in District 4; and Saturday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center, 3850 East Ave...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2021
America’s Job Center, in partnership with Sygma, located at 46905 47th Street West in Lancaster, will host a recruitment event for immediate openings for
Class A drivers and warehouse selectors on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Some war...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2021
The City of Palmdale received the prestigious 2021 Excellence in Information Technologies Practices award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) in recognition of its quality information technology practices.
The Excellenc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in its continued commitment to address mental health issues facing the community, will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
The presentation will be facilitated by C...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), will host a hospitality recruitment event for Fairfield by Marriott Hotel in Palmdale, on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the AJCC center, located at 38510 ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie b...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 8, 2021
With the redistricting process now underway, the City of Palmdale will host the first of four redistricting community workshops on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 38630 5th Street West, located in District 1.
The workshops give ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 8, 2021
The City of Palmdale is hosting a series of free events in October to celebrate Halloween.
Kicking things off is the annual Pumpkin Walk on Friday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St East. Admission is free an...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2021
The fifth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, a unique event that celebrates the arts in the high desert, will take place this Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blv...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2021
The Palmdale City Library and Friends of the Palmdale City Library will hold a Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
On sale will be a large selection of gently used, like-new books...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2021
The City of Palmdale is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) to help raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in Palmdale and across the nation.
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2021
The next Palmdale City Council meeting will take place Tuesday,Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. It will be open to in-person attendance. Attendees will be required to wear masks and practice social distancin...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s Parks and Recreation department has announced the roster of artists and muralists who will be featured at the fifth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, a unique art extravaganza,&nb...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Hwy. in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for support staff for Future Transitions, Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Available positions include in-...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2021
Teams are being recruited for the inaugural Antelope Valley Hometown Heroes Softball Tournament that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Best of the West Softball Complex, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. in Palmdale
Teams may have at least 12 but...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a National Women’s Health & Fitness Day event on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Domenic Massari Park, located 37716 55th St. East.
The event is free for women of all ages. Activities will be ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale and the Palmdale Sister Cities Association welcomed a delegation of eighteen representatives Poncitlán, Mexico’s Sister City Association to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the relationship between the two cities...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale received an Award of Honor for the “2020 Palmdale Veterans Day Ceremony” in the military category from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) 2021 Government Programming Awards...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2021
The fifth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, a unique event that celebrates the arts in the high desert, has announced its lineup of musical performers when it returns to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2021
The City of Palmdale has announced that a Food Truck Rollout event will take place at the Palmdale Auto Mall on Friday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.
The food trucks will be parked on Auto Center Dr. The event will feature some of the best...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located at 930 E. Ave. Q-9, will host a rummage sale on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All rummage sales proceeds will be donated to the Legacy Commons Advisory Board for use...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., has announced that it is making available some new and expanded ways for people to connect with people and information sources online, thanks to additional grant funding.
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in collaboration with Pueblo Y Salud and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, will host two Mental Health Virtual Town Halls in English and Spanish via Zoom in September to offer valuable tools to residents for coping ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2021
La ciudad de Palmdale está iniciando su proceso de redistribución de distritos del Concejo Municipal con la primera de cuatro audiencias públicas programada para el martes 14 de septiembre a las 5:30 p.m. en la C&aacut...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting local companies looking to grow their business to become preferred vendors with the City by registering through PlanetBids System™ (PB), a fully automated web-based bid management system designed to make doing bu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 10, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in collaboration with Pueblo Y Salud and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, will host two Mental Health Virtual Town Halls in English and Spanish via Zoom in September to offer valuable tools to residents for coping ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Waste Management of Antelope Valley, will host a free document destruction/shredding service this Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m.to 12 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 W. City Ranch Road.
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 10, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with PaintCare.org, will host a free paint recycling/paint reuse art event for California residents and businesses on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palmdale Transportation Center (PTC) at 39000 Clock...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2021
The City of Palmdale is launching its City Council redistricting process with the first of four public hearings scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Palmdale Council Chamber, located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B.&nb...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting the public to help address existing and future housing needs by reviewing and providing feedback on the 2021-2029 Draft Housing Element. The draft document is available for viewing at https://cityofpalmdale.org/D...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for professional, student, and novice artists, and apothecary and culinary artisans to participate in the fifth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival,&nb...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.
To report emergenc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2021
The next Palmdale City Council meeting will take place Tuesday,Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. It will be open to in-person attendance. Attendees will be required to wear masks and practice social distanci...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2021
The City of Palmdale will celebrate the end of summer and the arrival of fall with several themed events at both Marie Kerr Park, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., and Domenic Massari Park, located 37716 55th St. East. All events will take pla...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), in partnership with Lemon Leaf restaurant in Palmdale, will host a pre-screening hiring event for food service workers.
Interested persons should register by Thursday, Sept. 2 at https...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated more than $1.4 billion for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state, including key projects in the City of Palmdale. Senate Bill (SB) 1, the ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
The Palmdale City Library will resume in-person Storytime sessions for the fall on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and will run through Wednesday, Nov. 10. Storytime will take place at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Hwy., located next to the Library.
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host four Palettes in the Park programs in September at the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West.
Palettes in the Park will take place on Saturday Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p....
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a live presentation with the Wellbeing Lab on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. on the Facebook page City of Palmdale-Government. All residents and stakeholders are invited to attend.
Leading the presentation will be schola...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2021
PALMDALE — America’s Job Center, in partnership with Sygma, located at 46905 47th Street West in Lancaster, will host a recruitment event hiring for immediate openings for
entry-level Order Selector positions on Tuesday, August...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2021
PALMDALE – The first meeting of the Advisory Redistricting Commission for the City of Palmdale will take place on Monday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. It will be open to in-person attendanc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2021
PALMDALE - The City of Palmdale is inviting the public to participate in an interactive online presentation for the Avenue Q Complete Streets Project with City staff and the project team on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Avenue Q Comp...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 1420 West Avenue I in Lancaster, will host a recruitment event for support staff on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Positions available include in-home educators, direc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2021
The music and dancing of the “King of Pop” will be front and center stage at the Palmdale Amphitheater as the City of Palmdale presents the Michael Jackson Tribute “I Am King” on Saturday, Aug. 21 ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2021
The Palmdale Playhouse and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors will jointly host an opening reception for special juried art exhibition titled “Generations” on Friday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
The recept...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 13, 2021
The Palmdale City Council workshop will take place Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. It will be open to in-person attendance. Attendees will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing....
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 12, 2021
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WHAT: Joe Davies Memorial Plaque Dedication and National Aviation Day Recognition.
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Posted on: August 12, 2021
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2021
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
- Avenue S between Cemetery Road and 30th Street East
Intermittent lane closures on Avenue S for utility adjustments and striping work. Ple...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2021
The Palmdale City Library will host a Pajama Party Storytime in the Park in Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th St. East, on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2021
Alt/Latin artists Metalachi will perform their unique blend of metal rock and mariachi music at the Palmdale Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 14 as part of the City of Palmdale’s summer concert series.
Tickets are available at www.PalmdaleAmphithea...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation in the sixth and final virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that is covering specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and pub...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2021
Saniya Gay, the first and current reigning Miss Juneteenth USA, paid a visit to the Antelope Valley last weekend on a goodwill tour to offer hope and inspiration to the Valley’s young women and to help promote awareness of the newly designated f...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 5, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a live presentation of the Wellbeing Study on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the Facebook page City of Palmdale-Government. All residents and stakeholders are invited to attend.
Leading the presentation will be ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2021
The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host two free virtual housing rights workshops for landlords and tenants in August.
The workshop for tenants will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is available at www.housi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2021
The City of Palmdale has announced that the Palmdale Auto Mall is promoting its next Food Truck Rollout event at the Palmdale Auto Mall on Friday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.
The food trucks will be parked on Auto Center Dr. The event will feature s...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation in the fifth virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that is covering specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facili...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2021
A new study revealed that despite struggles with the post-pandemic new normal, increasing homelessness, and mental health challenges, almost 20% of Antelope Valley residents consider themselves as thriving.
The study, conducted by The Wellbeing La...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for the fourth virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that will cover specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facil...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale will kick off National Night Out with its annual event on Tuesday, July 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East in Palmdale. Admission is free.
The festivities will include activiti...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2021
Registration is on for the City of Palmdale’s 2021 fall session of the Palmdale Partners Academy, which will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and continue through Nov. 4.
“The eight-week Palmdale Partners Academy, which h...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a two-day hospitality recruitment event for Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Palmdale.
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, in partnership with members of the arts community in the Antelope Valley, will feature an interview with arts supporter Laura Hemenway in its next installment in its “Bridge Builders” series on the Library&am...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 16, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), in partnership with ResourceMFG, located at 25128 Avenue Tibbits in Valencia, will host a recruitment event for forklift drivers on Thursday, July 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Positions are l...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2021
The City of Palmdale announced the winners of its poster contest as part of the This is Our Shot, Palmdale! Vaccine Campaign.
The first place winner was Miguel Chavez, followed by Chelsea Williams in second, and Ambernai Todd in third. The top thr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2021
Stephania Vela is the grand prize winner in the City of Palmdale’s Wellbeing Survey Contest.
For taking part in the survey, Vela won a $500 gift card. Palmdale residents still have time to take the survey that will provide valuable info...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 16, 2021
The City of Palmdale recently won two awards from the States of California & Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN-NATOA) for their 2020 Palmdale Healing & Honor Field Video and Palmdale Cares...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for the third virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that will cover specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facili...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a Harry Potter Birthday Bash on Friday, July 30, from 2 to 4 pm. Admission is free.
The festivities w...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host an informative and educational TreeCircus Virtual Assembly Program for students aged kindergarten through sixth and their parents on Wednesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marie Kerr Recreation Center, 2723 Ranch...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for Class A truck drivers on Thursday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Positions are for a local route in Lancas...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2021
The City of Palmdale is seeking an artist or a group of artists to create a kinetic sculptural piece that will be permanently displayed in the new Rancho Vista Park within the therapeutic wellness garden/meditation space as part of the City’s on...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Waste Management of Antelope Valley, will host a free document destruction/shredding service this Saturday, July 10 from 8 a.m.to 12 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 W. City Ranch Road
Palmdale reside...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host three Keeping Canines Cool with Pools events at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The events are free and open to the public.
The water fun for local four-legged friends will take place on Friday, July 9...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie b...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual job recruitment event Thursday, July 8, for a cabinet manufacturing company in Palmdale.
To apply, register on Eventbri...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2021
The Palmdale Playhouse and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors are calling for artists to participate in the sixth annual “Generations” juried art contest and exhibition.
“Generations” is open to artists of a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 27, 2021
The City of Palmdale has announced that the Palmdale Auto Mall is promoting a new Food Truck Rollout event at the Palmdale Auto Mall on Friday, July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.
The food trucks will be parked on Auto Vista Dr. The event will feature some ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 24, 2021
The City of Palmdale is now recruiting people from around the Antelope Valley to participate in a six-month Certification in Applied Positive Psychology program as part of its new Wellbeing Lab, through the City’s Leadership Antelope Valley Init...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department is offering these important safety tips for residents who use “Safe and Sane” fireworks in legal areas of the City of Palmdale:
- Always read directions and use c...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2021
In honor of Independence Day, the City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale are excited to announce a joint Fourth of July fireworks celebration at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds starting at 5 PM on Sunday, July 4. The show is expected to last approxima...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, and the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board will host a virtual North LA County: Healthcare Roundtable Thursday, June 2...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for the second virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that will cover specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facil...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Hearing Officer.
Hearing Officers conduct hearings and render decisions and judgments on Citations for which hearings are requested. Duties include:
• H...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2021
MEDIA ALERT
June 21, 2021
CONTACT: John Mlynar, City of Palmdale, 661/267-5115
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
MEDIA ALERT
CONTACT: John Mlynar
PHONE: 661/267-5115
DATE: June 22, 2021
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OP
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, in partnership with members of the arts community in the Antelope Valley, will host the next installment in its Support the Arts Series entitled “Bridge Builders” on the Library’s YouTube channel (P...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. that will focus on will focus on issues and challenges facing the veteran community.
The featured speak...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for a series of virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meetings this summer on specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facilities (schools, librari...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host several canine-centric programs this summer at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The events are free and open to the public.
The activities begin on Saturday, June 19 with Paws in the Park from 9 to 11 a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s parks and recreation department is offering recreational swimming starting this weekend at its four City pools.
Recreation swimming will be available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 at Marie Kerr Park p...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2021
The Palmdale City Council workshop will take place Tuesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. It will be open to in-person attendance. Attendees will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing....
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located at 930 E. Ave. Q-9, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The blood drive is by appointment only and open to individuals 18 years a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2021
The City of Palmdale, Curative, and the Antelope Valley Swap Meet will host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Sunday, June 13, 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AV Swap Meet main office, located at 5555 Pearblossom Highway. Everyone who gets vacci...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting residents and stakeholders to participate in a virtual listening workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, June 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to review Palmdale’s residential and neighborhood design strengths and opp...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, and the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board will host a virtual North LA County: Healthcare Roundtable Thursday, June 1...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will begin its annual summer reading program on Monday, June 7.
This year’s theme is “Reading Colors...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Dunn-Edwards Paints, will host its second Peace Together community public art installation on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at the Best of the West Softball Complex at Marie Kerr Park, located at 2723 Rancho...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie ba...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2021
The City of Palmdale has announced the start of the second round of the Business Assistance Program that offers a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to help microenterprise businesses in Palmdale that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 local emerge...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2021
The City of Palmdale is kicking off summer with a variety of fun and innovative programs for youth and families at both Marie Kerr Park, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., and Domenic Massari Park, located 37716 55th St. East.
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2021
The City of Palmdale, Curative, and the Antelope Valley Swap Meet will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Sunday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AV Swap Meet main office, located at 5555 Pearblossom Highway. Everyone who gets vaccinated will ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 28, 2021
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open to in-person attendance.
In compliance with the April 15, 2021 County of Los Angeles Public Health Order...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2021
The deadline to take the City of Palmdale’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) survey and win a $100 gift card has been extended to Monday, May 31.
Resident, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to take the survey at www.Ci...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31, at 9 a.m. at Poncitlán Square Gazebo, 38315 9th Street East, Palmdale (between Avenues Q-9 and Q-10.)
The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and atte...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual job recruitment event Thursday, May 27, for a cabinet manufacturing company in Lancaster.
Available positions include c...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 24, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, is recruiting for multiple internal positions.
Available positions include business services representatives, career coaches for temporary ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2021
The City of Palmdale has named Kevin Sanders as the 2021 Tom Hilzendeger Veteran of the Year.
Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer and City Manager J.J. Murphy presented a commendation to Sanders, a Marine Corps veteran, at the May 18 City Council workshop meetin...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2021
The Palmdale City Council approved a training and coaching program that pairs wellbeing science as the strategy for local change leaders to work together on a robust solution to the health and economic challenges facing many communities such as Palmdale.
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Dunn-Edwards Paints, is seeking volunteers to participate in the next “Peace Together” community public art installation that will take place at the Best of the West Softball Complex, 2723 West...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, in partnership with members of the arts community in the Antelope Valley, is launching a new virtual Support the Arts series.
The inaugural program will appear on the Library’s YouTube channel (Palmdale City L...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2021
The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open to in-person attendance.
In compliance with the April 15, 2021 County of Los Angeles Public Health Orde...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 14, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-9, is seeking volunteers to help with ongoing food distribution to local families who need assistance.
Volunteers 16 years and o...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2021
The Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC), located at 1200 W. City Ranch Rd., will host a free household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) collection event this Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2021
The Palmdale City Library is asking the public to participate in a new online survey regarding library services for the community to help develop its new strategic plan.
The survey will be available from May 12 through 26 at https://www.surveymonk...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, May 17 at 10 a.m. that will focus on children and their families and feature local experts to help parents and community members better understand ways to help t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2021
The City of Palmdale has extended the date to accept applications for the new Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) until May 27 at 6 p.m.
The purpose of the ARC is to fac...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2021
After a yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park, located at 3850 E. Ave. S in Palmdale, is scheduled to reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29 under Los Angeles County Department of Public ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Waste Management of Antelope Valley, will host a free document destruction/shredding service this Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m.to 12 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 W. City Ranch Road
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2021
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
WHAT: Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2021
The City of Palmdale received a 2020 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Excellence for the Courson Park Pool facility in the Excellence in Design - Facility Design category.
The CPRS awards program recogniz...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie ba...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2021
The City of Palmdale launched the Text My Gov messaging service to enhance general communications by the public to the City for a wide variety of information.
Text My Gov allows the public to send text messages directly to the City by using keywo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2021
The City of Palmdale is launching a poster contest as part of its This is Our Shot, Palmdale! vaccine campaign.
The contest is free to enter and is open to anyone 16 years and older. The top three winners will receive gift cards in the amount of $...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2021
The City of Palmdale has extended the date to accept applications for the new Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) until May 4 at 6 p.m.
The purpose of the ARC is to faci...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2021
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open to in-person attendance.
In compliance with the April 15, 2021 County of Los Angeles Public Health Order,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2021
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a job fair event for justice-involved individuals on Wednesday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Available positi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2021
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for one member of the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board to serve both the remainder of a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and a new two-year term to expire on June 30, 2023.
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 23, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting the public to participate in an interactive, online presentation for the Avenue Q Complete Streets Project with City staff and the project team on Wednesday, April 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The registration link is a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 23, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival is set for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.
The Festival is a unique opportunity for artists and authors of all ages to display their work, and network with oth...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2021
– In celebration of Earth Day 2021, the City of Palmdale will host its annual Palmdale Environmental Pride Week with a series of programs and events which focus on making the community cleaner and safer for all.
From Monday, April 26 through Frid...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 16, 2021
The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance due to the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the County of...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2021
– The City of Palmdale is accepting entries now through April 30 for its “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest, which will culminate with the winning poem being stamped in concrete at Yellen Park.
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2021
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the new Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC).
The purpose of the ARC is to facilitate the process of updating the four...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a job recruitment on Thursday, April 15 for assembly workers for Aerotek in Lancaster.
Register on Eventbrite at https://aerotek_event.even...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, April 19 at 10 a.m. to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2021
Los Angeles, California, April 7, 2021 – FlixBus, America’s fastest-growing and most innovative intercity bus provider is expanding to Palmdale. Routes from Palmdale will from now on connect residents to Las Vegas and Henderso...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2021
New bleachers were unveiled yesterday at the ballfields at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. E., marking the latest improvements to the park’s facilities.
The City invested $30,000 to replace the older, timeworn stands wit...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Dunn-Edwards Paints, is seeking volunteers to participate in “Peace Together,” a community public art installation that will take place at DryTown Water Park, 3850-B E. Ave. S, on Saturday, Apr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host a customer service sales recruitment event for sales jobs with Farmers Insurance in Palmdale on Thursday, April 8.
Job responsibilities include sales and payment processing for auto, ho...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
1 – State Route 138 and Avenue R-8
Intermittent lane closures with the traffic signal flashing red at times (four-way stop) for Caltrans signal modifications, pole replacement and conduit installation. Please slow down for the constructi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices will reopen for walk-in visitation beginning Monday, April 5. Regular business hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
COVID-19 safety protocols including social distancing, capacity limit...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2021
The City of Palmdale was named the 24th safest city in California with populations over 100,000 in a recent report by Safewise.com, an online resource that offers safety solutions, information, and recommendations.
Overall, Palmdale was listed as...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in Palmdale, will host a restaurant industry job fair on Wednesday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9th St. East...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2021
The City of Palmdale, in partnership with L.A. Care, Blue Shield Promise, and USC Pharmacy, will host two free drive-thru/walk-up vaccination clinics at the Palmdale Transportation Center, 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive East in Palmdale on Thursday, April ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2021
The City of Palmdale is asking residents to participate in a survey to help provide guidelines for the Avenue Q Corridor study, a plan that will analyze and prepare for multi-modal access to the future high speed rail station along the Avenue Q c...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) of Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for Delta Scientific, 40355 Delta Lane in Palmdale, on Thursday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Positions available include sheet metal worker,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2021
The City of Palmdale and Palmdale Playhouse will present a special online presentation of “Adam Jacobs Celebrates the Music of Alan Menken” on Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and on sale now at https://www.showtix4u...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2021
City of Palmdale, county, and state officials gathered today on the corner of Town Center Drive and 35th St. West. to celebrate the groundbreaking of Rancho Vista Park.
Located next to Los Angeles County Fire Station #136 and Esperanza Elementary...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s “COVID-19 Update” video series was recognized for best “COVID-19 Coverage” during the pandemic as part of the 2021 ACM West WAVE Awards. The Western Access Video Excellence (WAVE) is...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, March 22 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2021
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, is recruiting for multiple internal positions.
Available positions include career coaches for adult and youth programs, TSE co...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2021
The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance due to the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the County of...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2021
The City of Palmdale is participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fix a Leak Week program from March 15 through March 21 to encourage residents to find and fix residential leaks, which cost consumers money and...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2021
The City of Palmdale and Palmdale Playhouse will present a very special online presentation of “Ireland with Michael” this Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Filmed at the National Opera House of I...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2021
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have created a rebate program to provide aid to businesses whose sewer usage was reduced due to the COVID-19 safer-at-home orders.
The program provides a way for qualified businesses with reduced or no ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2021
America’s Job Center of California and Jay Nolan Community Services will host a virtual job fair on Thursday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Positions include home support worker and community facilitator I, II & I...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2021
Local authors and artists have until this Friday, March 12 to apply to be part of the City of Palmdale’s 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival, scheduled for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2021
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the new Measure AV Oversight Committee.
Measure AV was a ¾ cent sales tax passed by Palmdale voters on the Nov. 3, 2020...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2021
The Palmdale City Library announced the winners of its Black History Month essay writing contest during a virtual Zoom awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. The winners are Rocio Rivera, first place in the 9th to 12th grade category; Khloe N. K...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for manufacturing positions on Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Available positions include machinist ap...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2021
A free drive through COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place on Saturday, March 6 at the Palmdale Transportation Center, located at 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
The vaccines are available by appointment and pre-registration only, and only for the curren...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2021
City of Palmdale officials and elected representatives gathered at Yellen Park in Palmdale on Wednesday, March 3 to celebrate the installation of the Yellen Park Monument sign.
“The installation of the monument sign marks another achievement for ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2021
The Palmdale City Library will announce the winners of its Black History Month essay writing contest in a virtual awards ceremony via Zoom on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this online event.
Interested persons may view the ce...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2021
The Pearblossom Highway Rebuild Project (PBH) is now complete and the roadway has reopened. Motorists are advised to drive safely while adapting to the new traffic patterns, turn lanes, intersections, and traffic signals.
The $13.5 million dollar ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host four Identity Theft and Scam Prevention presentations via Zoom in March in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week.
The Zoom meetings will be held on Monday, March 1 at 10...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.
Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival is a uni...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2021
The City of Palmdale presented a total of $42,672 to five local veterans groups from proceeds raised from the Palmdale Healing & Honor Field, which was on display last Nov. 1 through Nov. 11 at Pelona Vista Park.
Presented by the Pa...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2021
The Business Services Division will host its third annual job fair on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the event will be held online.
More than 12 employers and over 40 job opportunities will be available in areas such as ma...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2021
The popular “Books and Barks” program, where kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library via Zoom on each Tuesday in March from 3 to 4 p.m.
Interested persons may register by sending an email to pc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 12, 2021
The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance due to the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the County of ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2021
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), the Palmdale Playhouse, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Monday, Feb. 1...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2021
The City of Palmdale is encouraging all residents and stakeholders to take its General Plan Update Preferred Land Use survey, which will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.Palmdale2045.org now through Feb 15.
The preferre...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.
The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents with information on the benef...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 9, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a virtual Bookworm Story Time for ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 am on the Palmdale Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
The featured book will be Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin. Participants will also l...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will give away gift bags to Teen Geek Club participants on Friday, Feb. 12 from noon to 3 p.m.
Teens are encouraged to stop by the Library, knock on the front door, and pick-up bags of &ldquo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Tail-of-True-Love virtual Valentine’s Day parade via the Facebook page, Palmdale Parks & Recreation on Sunday, Feb. 14.
Participants are encouraged to send their best Valentine’s photos of ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The City of Palmdale has proclaimed February as “National African American History Month” to honor and remember the bravery, perseverance, faith and resolve of the African American community. A proclamation was presented and read by th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. that will focus on children and their families and feature local experts to help parents and community members better understand ways to help ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.
The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 2, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee an...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., in celebrating “National Hobby Month” by encouraging interested persons to peruse its library catalog for ideas and tips on pursuing a new or existing hobby.
“If you...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2021
The City of Palmdale is inviting residents to participate in a live online presentation with City staff and the project team of the preferred land use alternative as part of the General Plan Update process on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. &nb...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2021
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the Coun...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2021
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.
The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents with information on the benef...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2021
The City of Palmdale will host the third of three virtual community meetings on Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to present the final concept review of the features residents would like to see at Melvin J. Courson park, located ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2021
The City of Palmdale's Public Safety Office and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Palmdale Station invite restaurant and food truck vendors to attend a free informational Zoom virtual presentation on h...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2021
The Palmdale City Council has selected District 3 Councilmember Laura Bettencourt to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the City. Her term began on Dec. 22 and will run until the Council will select a new Mayor Pro Tem at the Dec. 2021 City Council meeting.
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in Palmdale will host a virtual recruitment for a digital technical account representative on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Interested persons must...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for manufacturing positions on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Available positions include sheet meta...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 15, 2021
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), the Palmdale Playhouse, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in obs...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., is hosting an “African American Heroes” essay writing contest for young adults in grades sixth through 12th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Mont...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
The City of Palmdale will virtually present Palmdale’s preferred land use alternative as part of the General Plan Update process and is inviting the community to provide input.
The preferred land use alternative incorporated favored components fr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for Class A drivers on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Positions are for two locations and will star...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the Cou...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The City of Palmdale has received a $50,000 Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program to update the City’s FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The grant was accepted at t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2021
The City of Palmdale has announced a new partnership with three local chambers of commerce --- the Antelope Valley Chambers, AV Black Chamber and AV Hispanic Chamber --- to provide additional training and support to local small businesses during the COVID...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2021
The City of Palmdale earned an Excellence in IT Practices award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) in recognition of its quality information technology practices.
The Excellence in IT Practices Award is intended to fos...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2021
The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.
Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival is a uni...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2021
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a property management company currently hiring for positions in the Santa Clarita/Canyon Country area. ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 5, 2021
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 10 am to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee and...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 23, 2020
The Pearblossom Highway Rebuild project is nearing completion with final striping work occurring on Segments 2 and 3 and final construction and improvements wrapping up on Segment 1.
Work is expected to continue on Segment 1 between 25th St. East...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 23, 2020
The most recent comprehensive financial analysis by the California State Auditor (CSA) revealed that the City of Palmdale has one of the lowest risks of fiscal distress in California.
Of the 453 cities that were analyzed, Palmdale came in at the 410th lowe...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 23, 2020
The City of Palmdale has selected the week four winners as it wraps up its #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2020
Due to staffing changes, the City of Palmdale and Waste Management of Antelope Valley have announced that all green waste collections will occur every other week in the City of Palmdale beginning the week of Dec. 21 and going through the week of Jan. 11. ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s administrative and business offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of a cost saving unpaid furlough. City offices will reope...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2020
FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 21 THROUGH DECEMBER 27, 2020
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – Pearblossom Highway from the California Aqueduct bridge to Valley Springs Road
Full closure of Pearblossom Hwy. from the California Aqueduct bri...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2020
The City of Palmdale has selected the week three winners in the #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current COVID-19 re...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2020
The Palmdale City Council voted today to move forward with plans guiding future development around the proposed high-speed rail station in downtown Palmdale. The City Council’s action caps a four-year planning and community engagement effort, fu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for a financial consulting firm hiring for positions in Palmdale.
Available positions include call ce...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2020
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the Cou...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will give away holiday activity gift bags geared for kids and teens on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the front door of the Library to pick up a gift b...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 10, 2020
The Palmdale Recycled Water Authority (PWRA) is seeking residents interested in serving as a public member on the Board Authority for the calendar year 2021.
To qualify for the position, applicants must live within PRWA boundaries, demonstrate an...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale has selected the week two winners in the #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current COVID-19 rest...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Dec. 14 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse will host a special “Jolly Calls with Santa Claus” holiday program where participants will have the opportunity to speak to St. Nick via Zoom.
“Jolly Calls with Santa Claus” are available on Dec. 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22 from 2 to 5:45...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a property management company currently hiring for positions in the Santa Clarita/Canyon Country area. ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The City of Palmdale has selected the first six winners in the #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current COVID-19 restrictions.&nbs...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and in the best interests of the safety of the public and employees, beginning Monday, Dec. 7 City of Palmdale offices will be open by appointment only until further notice.
Individuals may call...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 am to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee and Coloring goodie bag ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The City of Palmdale will continue its Family Volunteer Day program with events on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Monday Dec. 21 at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-12 in Palmdale, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Volunteers will a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2020
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:15 pm at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and di...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E Avenue Q-12, is hosting a Virtual Holiday Toy Drive now through Dec. 21.
“We don’t want the COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spreading...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host the second of two virtual community meetings on Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to present a site plan for review and comments on what features residents would like to see at Melvin J. Courson park...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual manufacturing recruitment for entry-level positions in Palmdale.
Positions available include MIG welders, machinists, h...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
The City of Palmdale is launching a new #TakeoutPalmdale contest where entrants will be eligible to win a $25 local restaurant gift card.
To enter, participants must post a photo on social media when picking up food to go or purchasing a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse box office, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), and Palmdale City Library will be clos...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 30 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 24, 2020
The City of Palmdale is reminding residents to keep FOG ---Fats, Oils and Grease--- out of household sinks and drains this Thanksgiving.
“A sewer overflow in the neighborhood, due to FOG — Fats, Oils and Grease — dum...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The Smart Cities Council, a global organization which supports cities around the world in their pursuit to embrace technology and data as a force for good, is inviting the public to cast their vote for the top city in its Smart Cities Readiness ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2020
The City of Palmdale was named a 2020 Beacon Spotlight Award Winner by the Institute for Local Government, achieving a Gold Level Award for Sustainability Best Practices.
The award was based upon the Institute's Sustainability Best Pract...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2020
The Palmdale City Council heard a proposal at their meeting last night which could make Palmdale a 5-G fiber city that would offer residents, schools, and businesses a new level of internet connectivity while helping to close the technological digital div...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd. is now loaning Wi-Fi hot spot devices to customers with a valid Palmdale City Library card.
The Wi-Fi devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are treated...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host its fourth annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 21 at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-12 in Palmdale, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Volunteers will assist SAVES staff to prepare ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 11, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will be giving away gift bags to Teen Geek Club participants on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Teens are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up bags of “geeky fun” ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2020
The Housing Rights Center will host two online presentations covering housing rights, one for tenants and one for landlords. Both are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The Housing Rights Center Workshop for Tenants will take place ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2020
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has named Palmdale City Manager J.J. Murphy as a recipient of its annual Veterans Recognition Award, created to acknowledge high-performing veterans working in local go...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2020
The City of Palmdale has completed a $231,000 all-inclusive improvement project to upgrade and replace the children’s playground and adult fitness stations at Marie Kerr Park.
The Marie Kerr Park playground is the first all-inclusive playground i...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will be giving away bags of International Games Day activities on Friday, Nov. 13 from 3 to 4 pm.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a game day goodie bag to enjoy at h...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2020
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and the Palmdale City Library will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale, on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 am. COVID-19 protocols, including face coverings and social distancing will be enforced.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020
The Los Angeles County’s Veterans America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host a training cohort for veterans interested in becoming an aircraft fabrication and assembly technician with Northrop Grumma...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2020
Sales of flags to honor heroes as part of the City of Palmdale’s Healing & Honor Field 2020, a colorful display of American flags featured at Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale, will be available through Sunday, Nov. 8 a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 10 am to noon.
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee and...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2020
The 13th annual Tyler Lundin Memorial Blood Drive will take place at the City of Palmdale’s Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 am to 7 pm. Donors may make an appointment at ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2020
The City of Palmdale is hosting two virtual community meetings on Zoom to gather feedback from residents about what features they would like to see at Melvin J. Courson park, located at 10th Street East, between Palmdale Blvd. and Ave. R.
The first meeting...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2020
The deadline for pre-applications for the City of Palmdale’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP), which offers Palmdale renters a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to help individuals and families that have been impacted and unable to pay their rent du...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale Healing & Honor Field 2020, a colorful display of American flags honoring heroes featured at Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale, will host an opening ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 pm. COVID-19 prot...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the winners of its Little Antelopes on Parade Coloring Contest, held in coordination with the Antelopes on Parade Public Art initiative.
Each winner received a Halloween surprise bucket. The winners by age group were:
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2020
The Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster sent a joint letter to County of Los Angeles Public Health Director to Los Angeles Barbara Ferrer requesting that the County allow restaurants in those cities to open indoor dining at 25 percent capacity with modificat...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) and Jay Nolan Community Services will host a virtual job fair on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 am to 1 pm.
The company is currently hiring for part-time, full time, overnight, swing...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) is hosting a pre-screening event for customer service sales jobs with Farmers Insurance in Palmdale.
Farmers Insurance is recruiting for full time customer service sales representatives that will...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
The Housing Rights Center will host an online presentation covering housing rights for emotional support and service animals this Friday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 3 pm.
The presentation will cover the rights of tenants with support or service animals, ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, in collaboration with the City of Glendale’s Library, Arts & Culture Department, is presenting the next free virtual public forum on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Antiracism (IDEA) on Thursday, Nov. 5 a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
The Legacy Commons Advisory Board (LCAB) will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 am. The meeting is open to the public.
Interested persons should register by emailing lrice@cityofpalmdale.org and note “LCA...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale is hosting four different opportunities for residents to partake in safe October holiday activities.
Legacy Commons Virtual Costume Contest and Drive-Thru Food Bank
Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located 930 E. Ave. Q-9, w...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2020
The City of Palmdale Healing & Honor Field 2020, a colorful display of American flags honoring heroes, is seeking adult volunteers and to help set up and assist throughout the duration of the display, which will be featured at Pelona Vista P...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2020
The 100th tree was planted today in Poncitlán Square in the City of Palmdale to honor of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, believed to have been killed at the hands of another soldier while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas in April of thi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Virtual Pumpkin Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 pm at Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East. All ages are welcome.
To participate in the pumpkin hunt, follow Parks and Recreation on Facebook for clues on ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located 930 E. Ave. Q-9, will host a virtual costume contest and a Halloween themed drive-thru food bank in October.
Seniors are encouraged to submit photos of themselves in costume online...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2020
The City of Palmdale is launching a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) that offers Palmdale renters a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to help individuals and families that have been impacted and unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 local emergency.&am...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for seasonal general labor positions for a full-service order fulfillment company in Valencia. All shifts are availabl...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2020
The City of Palmdale, on behalf of California High Speed Rail (CAHSR), cordially invites the public to attend a virtual community open house meeting to discuss the California High Speed Rail, Palmdale to Burbank modified build alternatives, on Thursday, O...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2020
The Los Angeles (LA) County Record-Recorder/County Clerk has added two new In-person vote locations and an additional Vote by Mail drop box location.
The two new in-person vote locations are at Hillview Middle School, 40525 Peonza Lane, and Joe W...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) received a much-needed donation of a heavy-duty tent to aid its food distribution process from Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), a Zurich, Switzerland based environmental services ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom in English and Spanish on Monday, Oct. 19.
English and Spanish sessions of the QPR training will be offered. The English session will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Span...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2020
Jana M. Lean, Chief of the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State Alex Padilla, issued a memorandum on Oct. 11 warning that the use of unauthorized, non-official vote by mail ballot drop boxes does not comply with state law governing ballo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2020
The City of Palmdale has a few spots still available for faith-based groups to use Poncitlán Square for a time of prayer on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18.
Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the C...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2020
The Palmdale City Library will host a weeklong Virtual Murder Mystery on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube from Oct. 19 through 23.
The story centers around the mysterious death of Director Robert O. Šhüpé, found one morning s...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Courson Arts Colony (CAC) was awarded the 2020 Helen Putnam Award for excellence in the category of Housing Programs and Innovations by the League of California Cities at its virtual annual conference held Thursday, Oct. 8...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 8, 2020
The City of Palmdale is making Poncitlán Square available to the faith-based community for a time of prayer on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18.
Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the City to reserv...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2020
The City of Palmdale has named John Parsamyan, owner of Armed Services Autobody, as the 2020 Veteran of the Year.
“John was a very obvious choice this year,” said Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer. “I’ve seen the work he...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10 am to noon.
Adult participants are encouraged to visit the library to pick up a Coffee...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2020
The Palmdale City Council is accepting applications for seven members of the newly formed Palmdale Human Rights Advisory Committee.
The committee will provide advice and a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
The City of Palmdale is making Poncitlán Square available to the faith-based community for a time of prayer on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18.
Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the City to reserv...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Virtual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest on the Yellen Dog Park Facebook page from Oct. 5 to Oct. 16. This virtual event is free and open to the public.
Participants are encouraged to submit photos of their costumed fo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2020
The City of Palmdale was named in the top 10 percent (#33) of the safest cities in California for 2020 by Safety.com, a leading home security and safety advocacy website.
Analysts from Safety.com assessed data provided by the FBI Crime Report, Gun Violence...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) received a substantial meat donation on Tuesday, Sept. 29 provided from the Kids Feeding Kids program.
4,400 pounds of pork was given to SAVES by Kids Feeding Kids, ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s public art program and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) will begin displaying sculptures from this year’s incarnation of the Antelopes on Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3
The beautiful antelope sculptures,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2020
– Los Angeles Clippers NBA All-Star and Palmdale native Paul George has nominated Palmdale Planning Commissioner V. Jesse Smith for the Chime in for Changemakers award.
Chime in for Changemakers Across America is a new initiative by Chim...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 25, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the start of a new Small Business Grant Program that offers a one-time grant up to $7,000 to help small businesses in Palmdale with their financial needs during the COVID-19 local emergency.
To qualify, the businesses mus...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2020
City of Palmdale officials are pleased to announce that Shanae Smith has joined the City to serve as the new City Clerk. She is replacing Becky Smith who retired after 21 years of service.
Smith comes to Palmdale with over 20 years of experience in both th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, in collaboration with the City of Glendale’s Library, Arts & Culture Department, is presenting a free virtual public forum on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Antiracism (IDEA) on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6:...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 23, 2020
The City of Palmdale has been awarded $250,000 from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the Avenue Q Corridor study, a plan that will provide guidelines for multi-modal access on Avenue Q from 20th Street East to Sierra Highway.
The f...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
The City of Palmdale Healing & Honor Field 2020, a colorful display of American flags honoring heroes, is seeking adult volunteers and to help set up and assist throughout the duration of the display, which will be featured at Pelona Vista P...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2020
The 10th Annual Job Services Network Antelope Valley Job Fair will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 from 9 am until 1 pm and will be hosted as a virtual event.
More than 35 employers and over 100 job opportunities will be available in areas such as m...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s public art program is hosting a “Little Antelopes on Parade Kids Coloring Contest in conjunction with the Antelopes on Parade celebration throughout the Antelope Valley.
“We miss seeing our littlest comm...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Sept. 21 at 4 pm.
Emotional Learning Specialists from the Palmdale School District will be on hand to guide the discussion and provide needed resources. School-aged kids, ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 pm.
The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents with information on the benefits...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2020
The City of Palmdale has been awarded $500,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (LEAP).
The LEAP Program is the second phase of money allocated by Cali...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host Pirate Day on Friday, Sept. 18 from 3 to 4 pm.
Although still closed to walk-in services, the Library will give away bags of pirate themed treasure to walk up guests. Particip...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2020
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. The Chimbole Cultu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2020
The City of Palmdale has proclaimed Sept. 6 through Sept. 12 as “Suicide Prevention Awareness Week” to help inform the community of the issues and resources available.
“With all the stresses and strains we are all fe...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2020
The City of Palmdale is reminding residents that they may see or even be visited by a U.S. Census 2020 employee as the official counting is finishing up.
“Census takers are now visiting households across the nation, including the City of Palmdale...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health), in consultation with the Board of Supervisors, has revised the Health Officer Order to allow for limited in-door operations of hair salons and barbershops.
Effective immediately, hair salo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2020
The inaugural Palmdale Healing & Honor Field, a colorful display of American flags honoring heroes, will be on display to the public for free from Nov. 1 through Nov. 11 at Pelona Vista Park, 37800 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale.
Presented by the Palmd...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2020
Due to a heat wave with temperatures expected to be in the 100s, the City of Palmdale will open its cooling center operation at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Hwy., from Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Tuesday, Sept. 8, including Labor D...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors will host a free Introduction to Medicare virtual Zoom presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, from 11 am to 12 noon.
Registration is required and available at https://bit.ly/M...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2020
The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 pm at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open for in-person attendance under special social distancing guidelines.
Members of the public who...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2020
In recognition of September being National Preparedness Month, the City’s public safety office is hosting a month long “Preparedness Challenge.”
“We’re inviting residents to follow us on Facebook at Palmdal...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the start of a Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) that offers Palmdale homeowners a one-time grant of up to $6,000 to help individuals and families that have been impacted and unable to pay their mortgage during the COVID...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale announced today that the 2020 DryTown Water Park season and the Kaleidoscope: Art & Music Festival have been cancelled due to continued COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
“We are all saddened that we weren’t able t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Aug. 31 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the grand prize winners in the 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest, where participants registered their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
The grand prize winners were Timot...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 24, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, is recruiting for a machining custom parts manufacturer in located in Palmdale.
Available positions include production machine trainee/operator, lathe trainee...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 23, 2020
The United States Air Force is formally evaluating the City of Palmdale to host the future permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM).
Palmdale has received strong support in this effort from Los Angeles County 5th District Sup...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 20, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a company seeking entry level, assembly production workers, contract to hire, with pay of $13 per hour.
Candidates must be...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 19, 2020
Due to the continued heat wave with temperatures expected to be in the 100s, the City of Palmdale is extending its cooling center operation at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Hwy., from now through Thursday, Aug. 27. The cooling cent...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 18, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the Round 5 Winners in the 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest, where participants register their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
The winners were Amy Lynn Wells, Geoff L...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2020
A road resurfacing and landscape improvement project on Technology Drive adjacent to the Palmdale Auto Mall was accepted as complete by the Palmdale City Council at its August meeting.
The project, completed by Granite Construction Co., included resurfacin...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Public Art Committee has selected a poem by Palmdale resident Randy Bass as the winning entry in the City’s “Walk on Words” poetry contest. The unveiling ceremony was held on Saturday...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 12, 2020
The City of Palmdale is opening a cooling center operation at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Hwy. from Friday, Aug. 14 through Thursday, Aug. 20, as temperatures are expected to be in the 100s during that time. The cooling center wi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a company seeking assembly production workers.
Candidates must be able to work overtime and weekends, have reliable transp...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host free virtual layoff/furlough support orientations on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 1 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 2 pm as part of the Los Angeles County ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the Round 4 Winners in the 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest, where participants register their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
The winners were Elaine Budnick, Cherina...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, is conducting a virtual pre-screening recruitment for customer service sales with Farmers Insurance.
Customer service sales candidates will be responsible...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 6, 2020
Palmdale City Library customers who wish to use the front door pickup service to check-out physical items from the collection may now do so on Saturdays in addition to the regular Monday through Friday hours.
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the Round 3 Winners in the 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest, where participants register their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
The winners were Amy Delude, Cynthia Var...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 5, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a live online presentation on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9:30 am to 11 am to discuss the City’s General plan. City staff and the project team will be available to answer questions and receive comments and feedback from ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2020
On Thursday, July 30, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released the community-level data from the 2020 “point-in-time” homeless count, which was conducted in January.
Results from the 2020 Los Angeles County...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2020
The Palmdale City Council is accepting applications for one public member of the Audit Committee to fill the remainder of a term to expire in January 2021.
Applicants should have some expertise in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and internal con...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the winners of its Poppy Coloring Contest, held in celebration of July being Parks Make Life Better Month.
The City’s parks and recreation department invited Palmdale artists ages 12 and under to participate in ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 30, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a free virtual Business Town Hall on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 2 pm to 3 pm for businesses that are interested in being reimbursed for hiring and ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a Happy Birthday Harry Potter End of Summer Giveaway on Friday, July 31 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Interested persons are encouraged to stop by the Libr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2020
The City of Palmdale is extending its cooling center operation at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Hwy, which began on Tuesday, July 28, through Monday, Aug. 3. It will be open daily from noon until 6 pm.
The cooling center will adhere...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the Round 2 Winners in the 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest, where participants register their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
The winners were Erica Dahlquist, Julie ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale hosted the latest in a series of virtual Town Hall meetings today to discuss issues related to mental health and in particular, suicide, and how to best provide support and access to resources to those who need it in the Antelope Vall...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale will open a cooling center at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located at 38350 Sierra Hwy, on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29 from noon until 6 pm.
The cooling center will adhere to Los Angeles County Department of Health COVID-1...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a free virtual motivational speech via Zoom this Thursday, July 30 at 9 am featuring Benjamin Von Wong, a photography artist who uses his work to promote environmental issues.
Von Wong’s work lies at the intersectio...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, July 27 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 21, 2020
In celebration of July being Parks Make Life Better Month, the City of Palmdale’s parks and recreation department is inviting Palmdale artists ages 12 and under to participate in a poppy coloring contest.
“We miss seeing our littlest co...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the Round 1 Winners in the 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest, where participants register their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
The winners were Angela Garcia, $400 Sup...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2020
1 - Pearblossom Highway from the California Aqueduct bridge to Valley Springs Road
Full closure of Pearblossom Hwy. from the California Aqueduct bridge to Valley Springs Road, for roadway reconstruction work, starting June 12, 2020 and continuing...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2020
The Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale have partnered to commission two public art sculptures located on the Avenue M/SR-14 interchange of the southbound and northbound freeway on and off-ramps, and are seeking input from residents to he...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 9, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a free virtual motivational speech via Zoom on Thursday, July 30 at 9 am featuring Benjamin Von Wong, a photography artist who uses his work to promote environmental issues.
Von Wong’s work lies at the intersection ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Public Art Committee has selected Sophia Mavrolas as the winner of the Courson Park Pool Mural Competition.
Her design entitled "Poolside Fantasy" was selected from 23 design submissions by separate artists. Each ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 8, 2020
The City of Palmdale is hosting a 2020 Census Palmdale Counts Challenge Contest where participants can enter their Census confirmation number for the chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes.
Drawings for prizes will be conducted live on social media, with the...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s City Clerk’s Office has announced that a General Municipal Election, consolidated with the Los Angeles County Statewide General Election, will be held on Nov. 3, 2020, for the office of Mayor and two City Council...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host virtual presentations and solicit input on the City’s land-use alternatives as part of the General Plan Update process.
The Palmdale General Plan Update will serve as a 25-year guide for growth and development and w...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 2, 2020
– The City of Palmdale’s parks and recreation department is offering swim lessons for all ages at the City’s four pools: Courson, Marie Kerr, Oasis, and McAdam.
Information and registration is available at www.cityofpalmdale.o...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 2, 2020
The City of Palmdale and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), with support from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, launched a new public safety program Tuesday morning with a “Pop Up” event at the Palmdale ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2020
As the United States Air Force begins its search for communities to host the headquarters for the United States Space Command (USSCOM), the City of Palmdale is making a strong case for its selection.
With the required endorsement of California Go...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2020
In celebration of July being Parks Make Life Better Month, the City of Palmdale’s parks and recreation department is teaming up again with Agents of Discovery and the California Park & Recreation Society to offer a fun new way to explore Mar...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2020
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications from restaurants who wish to participate in the new Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Program, designed to allow restaurants to temporarily expand dine-in service to public sidewalks and/or off-street parking areas.
Th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2020
The United States Census Bureau has announced that it will send an additional reminder postcard to households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. The postcard is scheduled to arrive between July 22 and July 28, a few weeks before census takers...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29 THROUGH JULY 5, 2020
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - Full closure of Pearblossom Highway from from the California Aqueduct Bridge to Valley Springs Road for roadway reconstruction ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2020
The City of Palmdale will open its four pools this Friday, June 26 for residents to enjoy as summer has arrived.
“We are all excited to welcome residents back,” said Palmdale’s Director of Parks and Recreation Keri Smith. &...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 24, 2020
The City of Palmdale is reminding residents that there are hefty fines for individuals caught using illegal fireworks within city limits.
“Illegal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in Palmdale or in the Los Angeles County portion of the Antelope...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 17, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s public art program and the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) have announced a call to artists to participate in the latest iteration of Antelopes on Parade.
Taking place every ten years, Antelopes on Parade celebra...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020
The City of Palmdale is gratified that multiple agencies are now involved in the investigation into the death of Robert Fuller. We want to thank the community and elected officials who joined us in requesting the State Att...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020
Following today’s press conference by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the City of Palmdale is gratified that that the LA County Coroner’s office has withdrawn their initial preliminary assessment ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2020
The City of Palmdale is joined by State Senator Scott Wilk, Assemblymember Tom Lackey and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Chair Kathryn Barger in requesting that the State Attorney General Xavier Becerra step in and oversee an independent and thoro...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2020
Following the death of Mr. Robert Fuller, the City of Palmdale is officially supporting the call for an independent investigation and an independent autopsy of Mr. Fuller who was found dead on June 10, 2020 at Poncitlan Square in Palmdale.
The City of Palm...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2020
The next phase in the Pearblossom Highway Rebuild Project will begin Friday, June 12 with a full closure from the California Aqueduct Bridge to Valley Springs Road. This includes closure of the 25th St. East \ Barrel Springs Rd and Pearblossom Hwy interse...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2020
Virgin Galactic and The Spaceship Company CEO George T. Whitesides visited Fire Station 24 in Palmdale today to deliver part of its $25,000 donation of much needed personal protection equipment (PPE) supplies which will be used by front line wor...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2020
The City of Palmdale is putting out call for artists to participate in the annual Generations Juried Art Exhibition.
The deadline for submissions is July 29. There is no fee to enter. Interested artists should submit an application and upload photos of the...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Channel 27 production of the “2019 State of the Community Address” was selected as the “Best of Community Events – Access Center” in the 2020 Hometown Media Awards.
The Alli...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2020
1 - Full closure of Pearblossom Highway from from the California Aqueduct Bridge to Valley Springs Road for roadway reconstruction work starting June 12, 2020.
Vehicles will be detoured to Avenue S at Sierra Highway and Fort Tejon Road. Local access will b...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 4, 2020
Due to the current “Safer at Home” Orders issued by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles, and the uncertainly of when larger events will be allowed, the City of Palmdale is rescheduling and postponing many popular even...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2020
Although still closed to walk-in services, the Palmdale City Library will kick off its Summer Reading program, an eight-week self-paced program where kids, teens, and adults can earn prizes for reading.
Registration is available online at https://palmdales...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2020
The recent completion of a mural on a protective barrier wall in front of the City of Palmdale’s Parks and Recreation offices on 10th Street East, is helping send the message that #PalmdaleCares about its community.
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2020
1 – Rancho Vista Boulevard from 15th Street West to 30th Street West - new traffic pattern east bound Rancho Vista Boulevard
Right lane closure east bound on Rancho Vista Boulevard for the demo and replacement of all existing corner ramps from 15...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 28, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, June 1 at 10 am featuring mental health expert John Glover from Mental Health America of Los Angeles, Dennis Anderson, a veterans advocate and social worker with High Des...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale is putting out a last call for entries for its Courson Park Pool mural competition.
“We’re looking for an artist and/or artist led team to create a piece of art that will be featured within the perimeter of the Cour...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2020
The City of Palmdale is offering some hard-to-obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for sale at cost to Palmdale businesses and organizations.
The current list of items available includes hand sanitizer, disposable masks, and hand sanitizer stands. It...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2020
The Palmdale City Library is adding the popular on-demand film streaming service Hoopla digital to its resources.
With Hoopla, Palmdale City Library card holders may access over 800,000 titles in the formats of audio books, eBooks, comics, movies and telev...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2020
Beginning Tuesday, May 26, Palmdale City Hall will welcome residents into City offices to conduct business and access City services. Since March 12, City services had been available by appointment only due to the Safer at Home order by Los Angeles County ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2020
The City of Palmdale is inviting local businesses to participate in a Business Impact Survey to help the City better assess the impacts that the “Safer at Home” orders have had on local businesses.
Businesses are encouraged to take the ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2020
1 – 20th Street East and Avenue S median
Intermittent lane closures for landscape median tree trimming from 7 am to 3 pm.
2 – East side of 55th Street East and Avenue S
Intermittent lane closures for landscape assessment district tree tri...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2020
Individuals whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for “Keep LA Working & Worker Resiliency” emergency funds through America’s Job Center of California (AJCC).
AJCC can assist with esse...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for an aerospace company in the Valencia, Sylmar, and San Fernando Valley areas.
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a foundry/manufacturing company in Palmdale
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2020
The City of Palmdale is making Poncitlán Square available to the faith-based community this weekend for a time of prayer.
Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the City to reserve a 75-minute time slot (15 minutes to set up an...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host its next General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting and provide comments through a live stream on YouTu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 14, 2020
The City of Palmdale is asking the community to share their acts of kindness, mutual support, and unity that are taking place daily during the COVID-19 crisis by posting photos of these moments on social media with the hashtag #PalmdaleCares
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2020
The City of Palmdale has been awarded $500,000 in state grant funding from the California Natural Resources Agency’s (CNRA) Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Grant Program for the Ave. S Landscape Improvement Project.
The planned urb...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, May 18 at 10 am featuring mental health expert John Glover from Mental Health America and Dennis Anderson, a veterans advocate and social worker with High Desert Medical ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s has announced the winners of the final round of its creative mask making contest, designed to promote good health and encourage community involvement during the current “Safer at Home” order by the Los ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host a Virtual Town Hall event on Thursday, May 14 at 2 pm.
All community based organizations (CBO’s) that provide service to the English Language Learners community and/or other under...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2020
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has announced that the City of Palmdale’s Courson Arts Colony won the 2020 Sustainability Award in the Housing Innovation category.
SCAG’s Sustainability Awards program annually ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2020
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - 10th Street West median and Antelope Valley Freeway (SR - 14 Interchange
Intermittent lane closures for landscape assessment district tree trimming from 7 am to 3 pm.
2 - Rancho Vista Boulevard median between 15th Str...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2020
The City of Palmdale is seeking entries for its Courson Park Pool mural competition.
“We’re looking for an artist and/or artist led team to create a piece of art that will be featured within the perimeter of the Courson Park Pool, on th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s has named its third round winners in its creative mask making contest, designed to promote good health and encourage community involvement during the current “Safer at Home” order by the Los Angeles Cou...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2020
1 – Tierra Subida Avenue Between Avenue S and City Ranch Road
Intermittent lane closures with a flagging operation at times, reducing down to one lane, for Southern California Gas Company’s asphalt repair on their recently ins...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 virus and the Safer at Home orders issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and the State of California, the public will not be permitted to physically attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2020
Two more winners have been named in the City of Palmdale’s creative mask making contest, designed to promote good health and encourage community involvement during the current “Safer at Home” order by the Los Angeles County D...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2020
The City of Palmdale is inviting local businesses to participate in a virtual town hall meeting hosted via Zoom on Tuesday, April 28, from 10:30 to noon to solicit their input on ideas the City wants to use to draft a proposal which will be submitted to L...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2020
The City of Palmdale has selected the first two winners in its creative mask making contest, designed to promote good health and encourage community involvement during the current “Safer at Home” order by the Los Angeles County Departm...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2020
The City of Palmdale, in collaboration with the Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will host a free presentation for small businesses on Thursday, April 23 from 9 to 10 am to discuss programs being offered to small businesses during the Covid-1...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host the Antelope Valley Employer Roundtable on Friday, May 1 from 10 am to 12 pm through a Zoom virtual meeting.
The event will allow local businesses to collaborate and learn about consultation ser...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 16, 2020
The City of Palmdale is inviting residents to participate in a new creative mask making contest to help promote good health and encourage community involvement during the current “Safer at Home” order by the Los Angeles County Departme...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2020
Palmdale City Hall remains open by appointment only under the new Los Angeles County Department of Health Officer Order which has extended “Safer at Home” provisions through May 15.
The new Order also requires essential businesses, incl...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2020
1. East side of 50th Street West, south of Avenue N
Intermittent shoulder closures for landscape assessment district tree trimming.
2. West side of 45th Street West, south of Avenue N2
Intermittent shoulder closures for landscape assessment distric...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 7, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a free presentation on Thursday, April 9 from 1 to 2 pm to discuss the new Paycheck Protection Program being offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA.)
The presentation will cover how the program works, who qualifies...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 3, 2020
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1.47th Street East and Avenue S
Intermittent lane closures in all directions for sewer maintenance.
2. Avenue M from 3rd Street East to 6th Street East
Closure of eastbound #2 lane. LA County working in the right-of-way at...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 2, 2020
The City of Palmdale will accept entries now through April 30 for its “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest, which will culminate with the winning poem being stamped in concrete at a City facility.
The contest is free and open to all ages. Thi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2020
The Housing Rights Center has begun to host free “virtual” housing rights clinics effective immediately.
The virtual meetings will be held every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 2 pm via phone or video call through Zoom. App...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Palmdale City Council is accepting applications for one planning commission position in District 1 to fill the remainder of a term to expire on June 30, 2020, and a new two-year term to expire on June 30, 2022.
The Planning Commission meets on the seco...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Parks and Recreation staff has compiled a list of virtual recreation ideas for residents to help make this time of social distancing productive and interesting for the whole family during the current “Safer at Ho...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2020
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1- Hillcrest Drive from East Avenue S to Plateau Road
Intermittent lane and shoulder closures on the west side of Hillcrest for street improvements which include curb BS gutter, sidewalk utility relocation, and streetlight install...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 25, 2020
The City of Palmdale was ranked the 22nd safest city (population 100,000 and up) and 80th safest of all in California in according to a recent study by SafeHome.org.
Of the 231 scored cities in California, Palmdale’s violent crime number of 3.7 p...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 23 THROUGH MARCH 29
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1- Hillcrest Drive from East Avenue S to Plateau Road
Intermittent lane and shoulder closures on the west side of Hillcrest for street improvements which include cu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2020
The City of Palmdale has prepared a comprehensive list of resources available to businesses and employees who are being adversely affected as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
“We understand that the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) may be im...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd. is now offering free pick up and take out services for materials during the duration of its closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2020
The City of Palmdale announced launch of its new “Palmdale: Take Me Home Tonight” restaurant promotion, the first initiative in the Palmdale Cares Campaign to help the Palmdale community during the coronavirus pandemic.
“To su...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced the closure of several City facilities until further notice in response to the new recommendations regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Since declaring a state of emergency on March 11, the City has be...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2020
Palmdale City Manager J.J. Murphy has declared a state of emergency in the City of Palmdale in response to the increasing threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout Los Angeles County, the state, and the country. The declaration will be present...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2020
The City of Palmdale is advising motorists of two upcoming landscape assessment district tree trimming projects which will require intermittent lane closures.
The first will take place on Friday, March 13 on Rancho Vista Blvd. and 30th St. East, and the se...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2020
The City of Palmdale is participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fix a Leak Week program from March 16 through March 20 by promoting finding and fixing residential leaks in Palmdale.
This year’s Fix ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free yoga session led by the local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm.
The program is open to anyone age 16 and over. Please bring your yog...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host “Shark Bingo” on Wednesday, March 18 from 5 to 6 pm at the Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center, 3850 E. Ave. S and Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center, 2723-A Rancho Vista Blvd.
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2020
The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Red and the Black by Stendhal, a pseudonym for 19th-century French writer Henri-Marie Beyle, Monday, March 23, at 7 pm, at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2020
The inaugural Cesar Chavez Day event will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 11 am to 5 pm at Yellen Park, 5100 E. Ave. S. Admission and parking are free.
The festivities will include entertainment, food trucks including Izzy’s Tacos, Antojito...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2020
The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a two day pre-screening recruitment event for Northrop Grumman on Tuesday, March 10; Wednesday, March 11; and Thursday, Mar...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a free 2020 Census “Train the Trainer” workshop for individuals interested in becoming a certified Census Ambassador, on Wednesday, March 11 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Joshua Room of the Chimbole Cult...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2020
The Friends of the Palmdale City Library will hold a “Spring Into Savings” book sale on Saturday, March 14 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd. Proceeds will support Palmdale City Library events and progr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2020
The Palmdale City Library will begin its spring Storytime session at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, March 17 and will run through Friday, April 17.
Presc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Downton Abbey (2019), rated PG, on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 pm. Admission and popcorn are free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the memoir Diamond Doris by Doris Payne and Zelda Lockhart on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:45 pm.
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2020
The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of a free poetry program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
“Join us as we try to inspire one another through the re...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will hold a Perler beads craft program for teens on Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Perler beads are special beads used to make designs that are fused together with an i...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host Coffee & Coloring, a free adult program, on Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m.
“With spring just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy some delic...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2020
The City of Palmdale and Palmdale Playhouse, in collaboration with the Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present a production of Disney and Cameron Macintosh’s Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical in March at the Playhouse, located at 38334...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 E. Ave. P. will host a free Blues & Blackbirds meet and greet event on Friday, March 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm as a preview for the Los Angeles County Air...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2020
WHAT: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing
WHEN: TODAY, Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:30 am
WHERE: Mayor’s Conference Area, City Hall, 38300 Sierra H...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 2 THROUGH MARCH 8
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1-50th Street West from Avenue N to Avenue N-8
There will be lane closures on 50th Street West for street improvements.
2-Eastbound Avenue M From 4th Street E...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2020
The City of Palmdale will co-host a “Rock the Art: Share the Love” event with AVRocks on Saturday, March 7 from 10 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm the Domenic Massari Community Building, located at 37716 55th St. East. This free eve...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will celebrate the opening of its newest art exhibit titled The Incredible World of Frank Dixon with a free reception on Thursday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Light refreshment...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host two Identity Theft and Scam Prevention presentations, one at the Palmdale City Council Chamber, located at 38250 Sierra Hwy, Suite B on March 4 at 7 pm and the other on Wednesday,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Playing With Fire (2019), rated PG, on Wednesday, March 4, at 5:30 pm. Admission and popcorn are free.
When straight-lac...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will present a “Spring Fling” recital by the West Coast Classical Orchestras on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 pm.
“Featuring the West Coast Classical Adagio Strin...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2020
The Palmdale City Library will host a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, March 5, at 7 pm in the Chimbole Cultural Center Primrose Room, located 38350 Sierra Hwy.
The event will feature guest speaker Keith S. Parker, former Vice Chancello...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2020
The Palmdale City Clerk’s office, located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite C, is serving as a Vote By Mail drop-off location as part of the Vote by Mail Drop Off Program for the upcoming March 3 presidential primary election.
The Vote by ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free yoga session led by the local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.
The program is open to anyone age 16 and over. Please bring your yog...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2020
The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the fifth annual Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, 930 E. Ave. Q-9 in Palmdal...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - Rancho Vista Boulevard from Fairway Drive to Country Club Drive
The number three lane is closed for the installation of AT&T vault and conduits.
2 - 40th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard
Intermittent la...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
The City Of Palmdale’s public security officer division staff and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies will host a Park Watch Night on Wednesday, March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Joshua Hills Park, located at 3110 Fairfield Ave., off of Vi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a meet and greet and book signing with local author Willie Sangster for his book Before You Say, “I Do” Saturday, Feb. 29 from 2 to 3:30pm.
Befor...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2020
The popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park, located at 3850 E. Ave. S in Palmdale, has announced its operating schedule and events calendar for 2020.
“We will be open May 23 through Sept. 13 with 89 operating days this year, giving peopl...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2020
The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will discuss the novel The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever, Monday, February 24, at 7 pm.
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 19, 2020
GRAND OPENING
WHAT: Grand opening of Armed Forces Auto Body
WHEN: Friday, February 21, 2 to 4 pm.
WHERE: 37853 Sierra Highway in Palmdale
WHO: Palmdale City Councilmembers and City Staff; representatives from local Chambers of Commerce; Auto Forces ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 18, 2020
A Measure R Equity Grant funded project designed to reduce bottlenecks and improve traffic flow on a stretch of Antelope Valley 14 Freeway/State Route (SR) 138 in Palmdale was completed in early Feb. 2020.
The project, which broke ground in October 2018 , ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - Palmdale Boulevard, west of 5th Street West
There will be intermittent lane closures on Palmdale Boulevard for landscaped med...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2020
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for participation in the fifth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, a unique event dedicated to the arts, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 3 f...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2020
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse box office, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day.
To report emerg...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free yoga session led by the local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.
The program is open to anyone age 16 and over. Please bring your yog...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Blinded By the Light (2019), rated PG-13, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 5:30 pm. Admission and popcorn are free.
Javed, a Pa...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will present a “Spring Fling” recital by the West Coast Classical Orchestras on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 pm.
“Featuring the West Coast Classical Adagio Strin...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2020
The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic this Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 4 pm at the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Housing rights clinics are held on the 3rd ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2020
A free job fair preparation workshop for homeless and justice-involved individuals will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 11 am to 2 pm at America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Hwy., in Palmdale.
The event is desi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2020
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for Set And Services Resources (SASR) on Monday, Feb. 10 at 9 am.
SASR, a nationwide merchandiser company, is looking ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2020
The Palmdale Sister Cities Association will host a fun-filled networking and fundraising event on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6:30 to 9 pm at Embassy Suites, 39375 5th St. West in Palmdale, to support the Palmdale / Poncitlán, Mexico Sister City Asso...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie The Proposal (2009), rated PG-13, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5:30 pm. Admission and popcorn are free.
In this romantic comedy, a d...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2020
The Business Services Division will host its second annual Job Fair at the Chimbole Cultural Center, located 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 4:30 pm.
More than 35 employers and over 100 job opportunities will be available in...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the novel Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:45 pm.
In Invisible Man, a nameless narrator rec...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd, will host the next meeting of “Teen Geek Club,” a fandom discussion group exclusively for teens ages 12 to 17, on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 4:30 pm. Admission is free.
The Palmdale C...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2020
The Friends of the Palmdale City Library will hold a Fill-a-Bag Book Sale on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 am to 4 pm at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Gently used hardcover and softcover books in many different genres will be available for sale by...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – East Avenue R-12 and Sandbrook Drive
Intermittent shoulder closures for tree trimming.
2 – East Avenue R-6, west of 33...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale is now accepting registration for some of its most popular classes for toddlers ages 2 to 4.
Move and Groove Tots offers classes where kids will enjoy music and movement with organized games and activities that emphasize bal...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2020
NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING
WHAT: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing
WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2020 at 9:30 am
WHERE: Mayor’s Conference Area, City ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 28, 2020
PALMDALE – The City of Palmdale is accepting registration for its January session of the “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy.”
The Academy is free and open to youths ages 15 through 18. There is no cost to attend but pre-regist...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s recreation and culture department will begin accepting applications on Monday, Feb. 3 for Program Leaders and Lifeguards for its summer activities.
Candidates must be 17 years old by July 1, 2020 to be c...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a Tail-of-Love event on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2 to 3 pm at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The event is free and open to the public.
“Join us for this free social event where four-legged comm...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 27, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Harriet (2019), rated PG-13, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 pm in honor of Black History Month. Admission and popcorn are free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2020
F
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 27 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - 30 Street West from Tournament Drive going south and ending on Redbud Lane
Landscape assessment district tree trimmi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2020
The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of a free poetry program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
“Join us as we try to inspire one another through the rea...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2020
The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
“Reading to t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host two free presentations on alcohol and drug prevention provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Admission is free.
A presentation in English will be held on Monday...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2020
WHAT: Grand Opening of Dollar Tree in Palmdale
WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 9 am
WHERE: 5038 W Ave N Ste. B, Palmdale (next to Smart & Final Extra).
WHO: Palmdale Mayor Steven Hofbauer and City Councilmembers; representatives from local Chamber...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 20, 2020
The cities of Lancaster and Palmdale are ranked among the top 20 cities for millennial homeownership, according to a report released by SmartAsset.
Palmdale, which tied with Sioux Falls, SD for #4, and Lancaster at #16 stand out for their millenn...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 17, 2020
Palmdale officials are pleased to announce that Marie Ricci has joined the City to serve as the new assistant city manager.
She is replacing J.J. Murphy who was named city manager after the retirement of James Purtee.
Ricci comes to Palmdale with over 13 ye...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 20 THROUGH JANUARY 26
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - Corporate Court will be closed between Avenue Q and Staybridge Suites
Corporate Court will be closed January 22, from 7 am to 1 pm for t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2020
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for Measure R funded Avenue P. (Rancho Vista Blvd.)/State Route 138/14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) in...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2020
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), the Palmdale Playhouse, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in obs...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 16, 2020
The City of Palmdale will co-host a “Rock the Art: Share the Love” event with AVRocks on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West. This free even...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 15, 2020
The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the fifth annual Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, 930 E. Ave. Q-9 in Palmdale. &nb...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 17, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will host a “Publishing Primer: An Educational Presentation for Aspiring Authors,” presented by WordWise Media Services on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 5 pm. Admission i...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East, will host a very special “Annie Singalong Movie” event on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 2 pm.
“Sing along with the unforgettable songs and experience the beloved musical...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 15, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free yoga session led by the local yoga studio “The Yoga Roots” on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m.
The program is open to anyone age 16 and over. Please bring your yog...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2020
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will celebrate the opening of its newest art exhibit titled Africa Moves: The Legacy of Vernon Charles Lawhorn.
The exhibit will open with a free reception on Thursday, ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the memoir Moving Forward by Haitian-American activist, lecturer, and political commentator Karine Jean-P...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2020
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 THROUGH JANUARY 19
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – East Avenue M From 3rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5th Street East
Intermittent east bound number 2 lane closure for Los An...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2020
NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING
WHAT: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing
WHEN: Monday, January 13, 2020 at 9:30 am
WHERE: Mayor's Conference Area, City Hall, 3830...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale will host a free presentation by the Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club at the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West, on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 1 to 3 pm.
The club will showcase many different kinds of ge...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host two free disaster preparedness basics presentations in January.
The first presentation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 pm in the City Council Chamber, 38300 Sierr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2020
The City of Palmdale is now accepting registration for some of its most popular sports classes for children ages 4 to 7.
Basketball Hoopsters is a skills class designed to teach youngsters fundamentals of basketball and good sportsmanship. Stude...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2020
The City of Palmdale is accepting registration for its January session of the “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy.”
The Academy is free and open to youths ages 15 through 18. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. I...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2020
The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book The Woman in the Water by Charles Finch on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7 pm in the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2020
The City of Palmdale has announced its “Season of Service” events for 2020, as part of the City’s participation in the “National Day of Service” in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 8, 2020
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fusion Movement Dance Studio
WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 12 noon
WHERE: 38268 6th St. East, Palmdale
WHO: Palmdale Mayor Steven Hofbauer and City Councilmembers; Palmdale City Manager J.J. M...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2020
The City of Palmdale and Kaiser Permanente will kick off the inaugural National Fitness Court Challenge – “New Year, New You” with the first weigh-in of the year on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fitness Court&...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2020
Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities
City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for January
WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale
WHEN: &a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host Coffee & Coloring, a free adult program, on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.
“Start the new year right and let your creativity blossom while you enjoy some hot coffee, yummy sn...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 3, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a program on basic budgeting fundamentals on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6 pm. Admission is free.
“One of...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2019
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23 THROUGH DECEMBER 29
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – East Avenue M From 3rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5th Street East
Intermittent east bound number 2 lane closure for Los ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2019
The City of Palmdale was honored with two 2019 Project of the Year Awards presented by the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Southern California chapter at its annual awards banquet on Dec. 10 in Lakewood, California.
The City’s Pelona V...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 3, 2020
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a Game Night and Karaoke event after hours next Friday, Jan. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
“If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night, join us...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 2, 2020
The Palmdale City Library will begin its winter Storytime session at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Jan. 14 and will run through Saturday, Feb. 22.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 30, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its “Kindness Rocks” on Monday, Jan. 6 from 4 to 5 p.m.
The program is free and open to all ages. Rocks and paint are provided.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 27, 2019
The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the free Holistic Poetry Program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
“Start off the New Year by inspiring one anoth...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2019
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday, Dec. 23.
There will be two recruitment times: Session I at 9 a.m. and Session II at 9:45 a.m.
The U.S...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 24, 2019
The Palmdale City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program continues at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program that encourages parents...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 20, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., offers free access to a Sorenson videophone, a device that enables deaf and hard-of-hearing callers to conduct conversations with hearing parties through a video relay system using American Sign...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 19, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s administrative and business offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of a cost saving unpaid furlough. City offices will reo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2019
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY
WHAT: Legacy Commons Holiday Extravaganza
WHEN: &...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2019
The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic this Thursday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 4 pm at the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Housing rights clinics are held on the 3rd ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2019
Photo\Interview Opportunity
WHAT: South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) distribution of December holiday baskets. Nearly 550 food basket...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its annual Holiday Party featuring music, food and crafts tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 18 starting at 1 pm. This event is free and open to all ages.
Harpist Liza Wallace will per...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2019
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – East Avenue M From 3rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5th Street East
Intermittent east bound number 2 lane closure for Los Angeles County water treatment plant work.
2- Elizabeth Lake Road at Godde Pass
Ins...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2019
Local, county and state officials gathered today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge project near the California Aqueduct at 25th St. West and Elizabeth Lake Road.
The $17 million dollar project, a collaborative ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
The community is encouraged to attend a community rally and championship game sendoff for the Highland Bulldogs High School football team this Friday, Dec. 13 at the school, located at 39055 25th St. West in Palmdale.
The Bulldogs will play Ripon High Scho...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, will host a Winter Holiday Tour on Friday, Dec. 13. Gates will be open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and the tour will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2019
WHAT: Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project
WHEN: &a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
WHAT: Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project
WHEN: &a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 10, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its annual Holiday Party featuring music, food and crafts on Wednesday, Dec. 18 starting at 1 pm. This event is free and open to all ages.
Harpist Liza Wallace will perform li...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2019
The City of Palmdale was ranked the 44th safest city in the United States (population 50,000 and up) according to a recent study by SmartAsset.com.
In order to uncover the safest cities in the U.S., SmartAsset looked at the following metrics: violent crime...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2019
PALMDALE – Officials and guests from the local, regional, and state levels were on hand on Wednesday, Dec. 4 to celebrate the start of construction on Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Advanced Development Programs’ (Skunk Works) n...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2019
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9 THROUGH DECEMBER 15
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - Pearblossom Highway from 33rd Street East to 45th Street East – New Traffic Pattern
Reconstruction work will begin on the north side of ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2019
The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book Frames by Loren D. Estleman on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 pm in the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. &am...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2019
The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Monday, Dec.16 from 3:30 to 5 p,m.
“Due to the hol...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host two special free Holiday Cookie Decorating events on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 am to noon at Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center, 3850-A E. Ave. S and Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host “Thinkshop,” a STEAM program on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. It is free and geared to youth ages 5-11.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host A Very Harry Potter Holiday Party Monday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The event is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. Costumes are encouraged.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 3, 2019
The City of Palmdale will offer two free holiday craft workshops on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West, and Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St East.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 3, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Home Alone (1990), rated PG, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. Admission and popcorn are free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2019
WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale
WHEN: December 2019
WHERE: Various locations
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2019
The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the free Holistic Poetry Program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
“Join us as we try to inspire one another thro...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY OF PALMDALE
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: John Mlynar
PHONE: 661/267-5115DATE: December 2, 2019
NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING
WHAT: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing
WHEN: &...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY OF PALMDALE
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: John Mlynar
PHONE: 661/267-5115DATE: November 27, 2019
NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING
WHAT: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing
WHEN: &...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2019
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East, will present a wide array of holiday entertainment and events beginning with the annual visit from Santa Claus at Santa’s Wonderland beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park is offering discounted season and one day passes for 2020 beginning on Dec. 2.
A special Cyber Monday Sale on Dec. 2 will offer one-day passes for only $12 online at www.DryTownWaterPark.com. Th...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2019
The City of Palmdale has won the American Public Works Association (APWA) Southern California Chapter’s 2019 Project of the Year Award in the Drainage, Water and Waste Water categor...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 26, 2019
A comprehensive financial analysis by the California State Auditor (CSA) revealed that the City of Palmdale has one of the lowest risks of fiscal distress in California.
Of the 471 cities that were analyzed, Palmdale came in at the 405th lowest risk, putti...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2019
The League of California Cities (LOCC) Desert-Mountain division presented Palmdale City Manager James Purtee with the Larry Chimbole Public Service Award at its annual awards dinner, held on Thursday, Nov. 21 in Apple Valley.
The award is designed to recog...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2019
The fifth annual American Classic Christmas will return to Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9th St. East between Ave. Q-9 & Ave. Q-10, on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s fourth annual Family Volunteer Day, held on Saturday, Nov. 16 was its biggest and most successful to date.
Nearly 280 volunteers, a 35% increase from 2018, donated approximately 837 hours of time participating in a variety ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2019
The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host two special free Turkey Bowl Field Day Events in celebration of Thanksgiving
The first will be held at Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East, on Monday Nov. 25 and the other will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Marie Ke...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2019
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse box office, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Thursday and ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2019
The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Czech author Milan Kundera, Monday, Nov. 25, at 7 pm, at the library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a special Patron Appreciation Day event on Monday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Among the activities will be trivia contests for adults and children w...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2019
Twenty-nine residents earned their graduation certificates from the City of Palmdale’s Partners Academy at their final session and closing ceremony held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Chimbole Cultural Center.
It was the 13th class to gradu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2019
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 - Nighttime closure of Rancho Vista Boulevard northbound off ramp from north bound State Route 14 Antelope Valley Freeway
North...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2019
The City of Palmdale and the Housing Rights Center will host a free walk-in housing rights clinic this Thursday, Nov. 21 from 1 to 4 pm at the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Housing rights clinics are held on the 3rd ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2019
The Palmdale City Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program continues at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide program that encourages parents...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42, located at 2001 Ave. P, will host a Full Moon Tour and A Night of Pokémon this Friday, Nov. 15 from 4 pm to 9 pm. Admission and parking is free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will celebrate National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by hosing a weekly write-in each Wednesday in November.
Budding novelists are encouraged to participate in NaNoWriMo each Wednesday in Nove...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a meet and greet and book signing with local author Alfred Miller for his book From Cows to Space With God as my Copilot on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host its third annual Family Volunteer Day this Saturday, Nov. 16 with several different opportunities for residents to give back to their community.
Two events will be held at the Chimbole Cultural Center, lo...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 12, 2019
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host an employment workshop on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. for General Atomics Aeronautical in Palmdale.
The workshop information will inclu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2019
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – 10th Street West from Avenue M-14 to Avenue N-8
Intermittent right lane closure southbound on 10th Street West for water line installation.
2- Palmdale Boulevar...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2019
The Palmdale City Library will begin its fall Storytime session at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Nov.19 and will run through Saturday, Dec. 21.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2019
The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book The Storm Murders by John Farrow on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highw...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2019
– The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the book Five-Carat Soul by award-winning author James McBride on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6:45 p.m.
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Alpha (2018), rated PG-13, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Admission and popcorn are free.
Visually stunning, Alpha aims to t...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2019
City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center and the Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11 in ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2019
Palmdale City Councilmember Juan Carrillo achieved a Certificate of Recognition from USC’s Sol Price School of Public Policy for successfully completing the 2019 Local Leaders Academy.
The eight-session program, led by various faculty and present...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2019
Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer was recognized at the League of California Cities’ Mayors and Council Members Department Meeting at the League’s Annual Conference in Long Beach on Oct. 16 for successfully completing the League’...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host a free presentation by the Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club at the Marie Kerr Park Community Building, located at 39700 30th St. West, on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 3 pm.
The club will showcase many different kinds of ge...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host Coffee & Coloring, a free adult program, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m.
“Feeling the stress of the holidays?” asked Library Associate ll Monica Villegas. &l...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2019
America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host tw0 recruitment events this Friday, Nov. 8. Session I will take place at 9 a.m. followed by Session II at 10 a.m.
The U.S. Census Bureau i...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host a “Yappy Hour—Thankful Edition” at the Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Avenue S, on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 2 to 3 pm. Admission is free.
This event is a partnership with the &nbs...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2019
WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale
WHEN: November 2019
WHERE: Various locations
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2019
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – Palmdale Boulevard/State Route 138 and 40th Street East
Intermittent lane closures on eastbound Palmdale Boulevard for sewer line installation.
2 – Trade Center Drive and Auto Center Drive
Intermittent lane c...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2019
NOTICE OF PRESS BRIEFING
WHAT: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing
WHEN: Monday, November 4, 2019 at 9:30 am
WHERE: Mayor's Conference Area, City Hall, 3830...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2019
The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre will hold open auditions for the upcoming production of Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2019
The City of Palmdale, the AV Wall Committee, and Point Man Antelope Valley will host the Antelope Valley's Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (AV Wall)
from 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at 2723...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host its third annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 16 with several different opportunities for residents to give back to their community.
Two events will be held at the Chimbole Cultural Center, loca...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2019
The City Of Palmdale’s crime prevention staff and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies will host a Park Watch meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Yellen Park, located at 5100 East Avenue S, in Palmdale.
“Co...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2019
The City of Palmdale, the AV Wall Committee, and Point Man Antelope Valley will host “Tied to Our Hearts,” a special community project in honor of veterans on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Palmdale Amphitheater, located at ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2019
The American Heart Association’s Antelope Valley Heart Walk is coming to Pelona Vista Park, 37800 Tierra Subida Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Registration and expo begin at 7:30 a.m. The opening ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m and the wal...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie Hotel Transylvania 3; Summer Vacation (2018) rated PG on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Admission & popcorn are free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2019
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3
GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
1 – Southbound State Route 14 Antelope Valley Freeway off ramp at Palmdale Boulevard Closure
Starting Friday night November 1 the southbound ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a reading and book signing with local author Maria Morales for her book My Graduation on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m.
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2019
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East, will host a special screening of the George A. Romero classic horror film, Night of the Living Dead, on Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 pm.
Tickets are available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com and are $5 for all ag...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2019
The Palmdale City Library will host the next meeting of the free Holistic Poetry Program led by local poet Lida Abramian on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
“Join us as we try to inspire one another thro...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2019
The City of Palmdale earned an Achievement in IT Practices award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) in recognition of its quality information technology practices.
The award was presented to Palmdale’s Inform...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors is hosting a Hula Hoop Art Exhibit now through November that features works created by local active seniors.
The exhibit, which is comprised of 17 unique submissions, displays artwork that ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host the 14th annual AV Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9th St. East in Palmdale.
Sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan, the resource fair will prov...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2019
The Friends of the Palmdale City Library will hold a Fab-BOO-lous Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
On sale will be a large selection of hardcover and softcover books in many different genres,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., continues its Mid-Week Movies program with a showing of the movie The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) rated PG on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Admission & popcorn are free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2019
1 -Pearblossom Highway from 33rd Street East to 45th Street East – New Traffic Pattern
Reconstruction work will begin on the south side of the roadway. One lane of travel for each direction will be provided on the north side of the roadway. Pleas...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2019
The highly popular “Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 to 5 pm.
“Children wh...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2019
The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever, Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m, at the library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Originally published in 1957, ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host two special free Halloween events in October for residents to enjoy.
The first will be the third annual Pumpkin Walk at Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East, on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free presentation on Depression: Symptoms and Treatment, provided by L.A. County Department of Mental Health on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 pm. Admission is free.
“Dep...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2019
The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale, will host a Halloween Makeup Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 am to 1 pm.
The workshop will teach how to create scars, realistic wounds, a variety of blood---some even edible. The instr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2019
The City of Palmdale has announced the music line-up for the Tapestry stage at the fourth annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission and pa...
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