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.
“Since the pandemic ...
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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.
Positions available ...
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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
Positions are available for foundry welders and foundry grinders. &nbs...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Craft cho...
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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
INF...
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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.
“American C...
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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.
“Therapy dog...
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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 15, 2019
The City of Palmdale and Waste Management have announced the winners of third annual Cart Art competition at the Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival which was held at the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Oct. 12.
The winners were Edwin ...
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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.
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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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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.
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Posted on: October 15, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host a Howl-O-Ween event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The event is free and open to the public.
Howl-O-Ween will feature a photo area that will be accessibl...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2019
The City of Palmdale has received $361,243 in state funding to tackle the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors as part of the California Department of Justice’s Tobacco Grant Program. The grants were awarded to 76 local entities throu...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2019
The City of Palmdale will present its State of the Community address on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chimbole Cultural Center Ballroom, 38350 Sierra Highway. Tickets are $30 and include a catered lunch.
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Posted on: October 11, 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.
The resource fair will provide information on family services, ...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
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, Oct. 24 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: October 10, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a new Free Fall Adult Craft Program on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
All materials will be provided. “We’ll be doing some twine pumpkins for the holidays,&...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2019
The Antelope Valley Desert Divers (AVDD) will present their Annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 to 12 noon at Palmdale Oasis Park Pool, 3850 East Avenue S (next to DryTown Water Park) in Palmdale.
The fee for the contest i...
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Posted on: October 9, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a meet and greet and book signing with local author Dr. Mildred Dumàs on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Posted on: October 9, 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 a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 8, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Wii U Super Smash Brothers Tournament in the Activity Room on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at from 4 to 5:30 pm. It is open to gamers of all ages.
“Come test your skills at Super S...
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Posted on: October 8, 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 on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Admission and parking is free.
Picnic tables and BBQs will be available on a fir...
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Posted on: October 8, 2019
The City of Palmdale has announced the lineup of performers for the Mosaic Stage at the fourth annual Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission a...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2019
The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located at 930 East Avenue Q-9 in Palmdale, will host an Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) travel training session on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12:30 pm. Admission is free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2019
The City of Palmdale has announced its lineup of artisans who will provide live demonstrations and present their art at the third annual Kaleidoscope Music & Art Festival, coming to the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., on Satur...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2019
The Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival, coming on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., will feature a variety of food to satisfy every palate at its food court.
Participating food vendors include Fa...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a new STEAM program on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 5 pm. It is free and geared to youth ages 5-11.
“STEAM is about using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics in...
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
African American Authors Book Club to Discuss All About Love
PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library, 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host the next meeting of the African American Authors Book Club to discuss the non-fiction work All About Lov...
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present two weekends of performances of Pippin at the Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East.
Showtimes are Friday, Oct.18 and 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunda...
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Posted on: October 4, 2019
PALMDALE – The Palmdale City Library’s Mystery Book Club “Murder, Mystery & Mayhem” will discuss the book Book Case by Stephen Greenleaf on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Chimbole Cultura...
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Posted on: October 3, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host its “Kindness Rocks” on Monday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 5 pm.
The program is free and open to all ages. Rocks and paint are provided.
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Posted on: October 3, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Game Night and Karaoke event on Friday, Oct. 4. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is free and open to all ages.
The Library will provide board games and a karaoke machine.
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Posted on: October 3, 2019
The City of Palmdale will host the SALVA’s fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Saturday, Oct. 5. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th St. East in Palmdale. Admission and parking are free.
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 2, 2019
The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host two free presentations on Depression: Symptoms and Treatment, provided by L.A. County Department of Mental Health.
The first presentation will be in Spanish and held on Monday...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 2, 2019
The City of Palmdale is encouraging residents to participate in the fight against illegal dumping by participating in a new social media challenge called #trashtag.
To participate, residents find an area that needs cleaning due to illegal dumping, take a b...
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Posted on: October 2, 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 Friday, Oct 4.
There will be two sessions, one at 9 a.m. and one at 10 a.m.
The U.S. Cen...
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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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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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Press Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2019
A group from the Palmdale Sister Cities Association made a visit to Poncitlán, Mexico, Sept. 24 through 29 to celebrate 45 years of friendship between the two cities.
Among the activities was a tour of the Los 19 Hermanos facilities which featur...
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