City of Palmdale Preemptively Declares State of Emergency Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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...

Aedes Mosquitoes

These invasive insects have been identified in two new locations in Palmdale. 

Aedes Mosquitoes Press Release (PDF)

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Cooling Center

If you need to beat the heat, the Palmdale City Library is serving as cooling center for people without air conditioning. Read more...The Library is open Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.For a map of cooling centers i...

Generations Juried Art Exhibition

This popular exhibit will begin with a reception on August 20, 2021 6-8:30 pm at Legacy Commons and Palmdale Playhouse. This free reception will encourage and inspire artists through the generations, combining the next generation of artist with existing a...

General Plan Update

In Winter/Spring 2021, the City received community input on the Preferred Land Use Alternative which will be the basis of the updated General Plan Land Use Map. Now, we invite you to join us for a series of virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (G...

Microenterprise Business Assistance Program

The Microenterprise Business Assistance Program is a City of Palmdale Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program that offers a ONE-TIME GRANT UP TO $10,000 to help assist Palmdale small businesses that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 local e...

Storytime in the Park

Families with young children can join us for stories and songs in English and Spanish and a take-home craft. Children must stay with their families during storytime for distancing. Bring a blanket to sit on, and come 10-15 minutes early to get a good spot...

Broadband Discount Available

Learn about the FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Road Construction Update

For the week of August 2 through August 8, 2021

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1 – Avenue R between Division Street and 25^th Street East

Intermittent lane closures along Avenue R for sewer line maintenance. Please slow down and expect delays...

COVID-19 Vaccination

Antelope Valley Vaccination Site is Open at Palmdale Oasis Park!

COVID-19 walk in vaccinations are being offered at Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center

Open 7 days a week 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.mSimply walk in and get your shot! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

L...

#PalmdaleCares

Download and print the #PalmdaleCares logo and take a photo or video with your sign to highlight acts of kindness and unity within the community. Then, share them on social media or send photos and videos to communications@cityofpalmdale.org.

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Palmdale Connections

Find out what’s happening in Palmdale! The latest edition of Palmdale Connections is now available.

Palmdale Connections (PDF)

Palmdale Multimodal High Speed Rail Station Area Plan

In partnership with the California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority) the City of Palmdale undertaking station area planning around the planned high speed rail (HSR) multimodal station near the vicinity of downtown Palmdale. This planning effort will l...

State of the Community

Find out about the state of the community!

Palmdale Magazine

Get the latest news on what’s happening ... events, classes, activities, openings & more!

The Palmdale Minute

Enjoy this week’s The Palmdale Minute. View the video HERE. 

Palmdale 2045

The City is beginning the process of updating the General Plan, which will be the City’s 25 year guide for growth and development.  Your participation is critical to the success of the update, so please visit the project website at Palmd...

Job Opportunities

Interested in starting your career with the City of Palmdale?Click the links below to find out more:

• A rewarding career awaits you!
• Find Out Why Palmdale is a Great Place to Work

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Economic Development, Military Compatibility to Be Discussed at Upcoming Palmdale General Plan Meet

The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation in the fifth virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that is covering specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facili...

New Study Finds Promising Wellbeing Results in Antelope Valley

A new study revealed that despite struggles with the post-pandemic new normal, increasing homelessness, and mental health challenges, almost 20% of Antelope Valley residents consider themselves as thriving.

The study, conducted by The Wellbeing La...

City of Palmdale General Plan Meetings Continue

The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for the fourth virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that will cover specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facil...

National Night Out Event Coming to Domenic Massari Park on Tuesday

The City of Palmdale will kick off National Night Out with its annual event on Tuesday, July 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. East in Palmdale. Admission is free.

The festivities will include activiti...

Palmdale Partners Academy Accepting Applications for Fall Session

Registration is on for the City of Palmdale’s 2021 fall session of the Palmdale Partners Academy, which will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and continue through Nov. 4.  

“The eight-week Palmdale Partners Academy, which h...

America’s Job Center to Hold Hospitality Recruitment Event for Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a two-day hospitality recruitment event for Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Palmdale.  

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Laura Hemenway is Feature Guest on Palmdale City Library’s “Bridge Builders”

The Palmdale City Library, in partnership with members of the arts community in the Antelope Valley, will feature an interview with arts supporter Laura Hemenway in its next installment in its “Bridge Builders” series on the Library&am...

America’s Job Center to Hold Forklift Driver Recruitment Event

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), in partnership with ResourceMFG, located at 25128 Avenue Tibbits in Valencia, will host a recruitment event for forklift drivers on Thursday, July 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Positions are l...

This is Our Shot, Palmdale! Poster Contest Winners Announced

The City of Palmdale announced the winners of its poster contest as part of the This is Our Shot, Palmdale! Vaccine Campaign.

The first place winner was Miguel Chavez, followed by Chelsea Williams in second, and Ambernai Todd in third. The top thr...

Stephania Vela is Palmdale’s Grand Prize Wellbeing Survey Winner

Stephania Vela is the grand prize winner in the City of Palmdale’s Wellbeing Survey Contest.

For taking part in the survey, Vela won a $500 gift card.  Palmdale residents still have time to take the survey that will provide valuable info...

Palmdale’s Channel 27 Shines with Two STAR Awards

The City of Palmdale recently won two awards from the States of California & Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN-NATOA) for their 2020 Palmdale Healing & Honor Field Video and Palmdale Cares...

City of Palmdale General Plan Meetings Continue with Discussion on Land Use, Mobility, and Housing

The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for the third virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that will cover specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facili...

Palmdale City Library to Host Harry Potter Birthday Bash

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a Harry Potter Birthday Bash on Friday, July 30, from 2 to 4 pm. Admission is free.

            The festivities w...

TreeCircus Coming to Palmdale

The City of Palmdale will host an informative and educational TreeCircus Virtual Assembly Program for students aged kindergarten through sixth and their parents on Wednesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marie Kerr Recreation Center, 2723 Ranch...

America's Job Center to Hold Class A Truck Driver Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for Class A truck drivers on Thursday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Positions are for a local route in Lancas...

Artists Sought to Create Public Art Piece for Rancho Vista Park

The City of Palmdale is seeking an artist or a group of artists to create a kinetic sculptural piece that will be permanently displayed in the new Rancho Vista Park within the therapeutic wellness garden/meditation space as part of the City’s on...

Free Paper Shredding Event This Saturday

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Waste Management of Antelope Valley, will host a free document destruction/shredding service this Saturday, July 10 from 8 a.m.to 12 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 W. City Ranch Road

Palmdale reside...

Canines Can Keep Cool at Palmdale’s Yellen Dog Park

The City of Palmdale will host three Keeping Canines Cool with Pools events at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The events are free and open to the public.

The water fun for local four-legged friends will take place on Friday, July 9...

Palmdale City Library’s Coloring for Adults: Creative Summer Fun

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie b...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment for Cabinet Manufacturing Company

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual job recruitment event Thursday, July 8, for a cabinet manufacturing company in Palmdale. 

To apply, register on Eventbri...

Artists Sought for Sixth Annual Generations Juried Art Exhibit

The Palmdale Playhouse and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors are calling for artists to participate in the sixth annual “Generations” juried art contest and exhibition.

 “Generations” is open to artists of a...

Palmdale Food Truck Rollout Set for July 2

The City of Palmdale has announced that the Palmdale Auto Mall is promoting a new Food Truck Rollout event at the Palmdale Auto Mall on Friday, July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.  

The food trucks will be parked on Auto Vista Dr. The event will feature some ...

Applications Open for New Innovative Wellbeing Lab

The City of Palmdale is now recruiting people from around the Antelope Valley to participate in a six-month Certification in Applied Positive Psychology program as part of its new Wellbeing Lab, through the City’s Leadership Antelope Valley Init...

Safe and Sane Fireworks Safety Tips from the City of Palmdale

The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department is offering these important safety tips for residents who use “Safe and Sane” fireworks in legal areas of the City of Palmdale: 

• Always read directions and use c...

The City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale Host an In-Person Fireworks Event for Independence Da

In honor of Independence Day, the City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale are excited to announce a joint Fourth of July fireworks celebration at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds starting at 5 PM on Sunday, July 4. The show is expected to last approxima...

AJCC, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board to Hold Virtual Healthcare Roundtable

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, and the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board will host a virtual North LA County: Healthcare Roundtable Thursday, June 2...

General Plan Discussion: Sustainability and Climate Change

The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for the second virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meeting in a series of meetings that will cover specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facil...

City of Palmdale Accepting Applications for Volunteer Hearing Officer

The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Hearing Officer. 

Hearing Officers conduct hearings and render decisions and judgments on Citations for which hearings are requested. Duties include:

• H...

Fireworks Safety Press Conference

MEDIA ALERT

June 21, 2021

CONTACT:   John Mlynar, City of Palmdale, 661/267-5115

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MA: Walk on Words Poetry Contest - Winning Poem Unveiling

MEDIA ALERT

CONTACT:   John Mlynar

PHONE:       661/267-5115

DATE:          June 22, 2021

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Palmdale City Library’s Support the Arts Series Continues with “Bridge Builders”

The Palmdale City Library, in partnership with members of the arts community in the Antelope Valley, will host the next installment in its Support the Arts Series entitled “Bridge Builders” on the Library’s YouTube channel (P...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall Focusing on Veterans

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. that will focus on will focus on issues and challenges facing the veteran community.   

The featured speak...

City of Palmdale Invites Public Participation in Upcoming General Plan Meetings

The City of Palmdale is inviting public participation for a series of virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public meetings this summer on specific policy topics including housing, safety, health, and public facilities (schools, librari...

Summer Fun Returns to City of Palmdale’s Yellen Dog Park

The City of Palmdale will host several canine-centric programs this summer at Yellen Dog Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S in Palmdale. The events are free and open to the public.

The activities begin on Saturday, June 19 with Paws in the Park from 9 to 11 a...

Recreation Swim Begins This Weekend at City of Palmdale Pools

The City of Palmdale’s parks and recreation department is offering recreational swimming starting this weekend at its four City pools. 

Recreation swimming will be available from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 at Marie Kerr Park p...

Annual Budgets, Committee Appointments Among Topics to Be Discussed at City Council Workshop

The Palmdale City Council workshop will take place Tuesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B. It will be open to in-person attendance. Attendees will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing....

Legacy Commons to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive This Sunday

The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located at 930 E. Ave. Q-9, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The blood drive is by appointment only and open to individuals 18 years a...

Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at AV Swap Meet on Sundays in June

The City of Palmdale, Curative, and the Antelope Valley Swap Meet will host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Sunday, June 13, 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AV Swap Meet main office, located at 5555 Pearblossom Highway. Everyone who gets vacci...

City of Palmdale to Host Virtual Workshop for Multi-Family Design Standards

The City of Palmdale is inviting residents and stakeholders to participate in a virtual listening workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, June 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  to review Palmdale’s residential and neighborhood design strengths and opp...

AJCC, Los Angeles County Workforce Board to Hold Virtual Roundtable

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, and the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board will host a virtual North LA County: Healthcare Roundtable Thursday, June 1...

Palmdale City Library’s Summer Reading Program Begins June 7

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will begin its annual summer reading program on Monday, June 7.

            This year’s theme is “Reading Colors...

“Peace Together” Public Art Installation Comes to Best of the West Softball Complex

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Dunn-Edwards Paints, will host its second Peace Together community public art installation on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at the Best of the West Softball Complex at Marie Kerr Park, located at 2723 Rancho...

Celebrate Summer with Coffee & Coloring for Adults

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie ba...

City of Palmdale to Offer Microenterprise Business Assistance Grants Up to $10,000

The City of Palmdale has announced the start of the second round of the Business Assistance Program that offers a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to help microenterprise businesses in Palmdale that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 local emerge...

City of Palmdale Announces Summer Activities at Marie Kerr and Domenic Massari Parks

The City of Palmdale is kicking off summer with a variety of fun and innovative programs for youth and families at both Marie Kerr Park, located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd., and Domenic Massari Park, located 37716 55^th St. East.  

Beginning June 7 ...

Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Coming to AV Swap Meet

The City of Palmdale, Curative, and the Antelope Valley Swap Meet will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Sunday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AV Swap Meet main office, located at 5555 Pearblossom Highway. Everyone who gets vaccinated will ...

Fireworks Booth Approvals, Redistricting Committee Appointments, and Residential Roadway Cape Sealin

The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open to in-person attendance. 

In compliance with the April 15, 2021 County of Los Angeles Public Health Order...

Last Chance to Take Palmdale’s Hazard Plan Survey and Be Eligible to Win Gift Card

The deadline to take the City of Palmdale’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) survey and win a $100 gift card has been extended to Monday, May 31. 

Resident, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to take the survey at www.Ci...

City of Palmdale to Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Palmdale will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31, at 9 a.m. at Poncitlán Square Gazebo, 38315 9^th Street East, Palmdale (between Avenues Q-9 and Q-10.)

The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and atte...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment for Cabinet Manufacturing Company

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual job recruitment event Thursday, May 27, for a cabinet manufacturing company in Lancaster. 

Available positions include c...

America’s Job Center of California is Hiring

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, is recruiting for multiple internal positions. 

Available positions include business services representatives, career coaches for temporary ...

City of Palmdale Names Kevin Sanders as Veteran of the Year

The City of Palmdale has named Kevin Sanders as the 2021 Tom Hilzendeger Veteran of the Year.

Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer and City Manager J.J. Murphy presented a commendation to Sanders, a Marine Corps veteran, at the May 18 City Council workshop meetin...

City of Palmdale to Bring Wellbeing Science to the Community

The Palmdale City Council approved a training and coaching program that pairs wellbeing science as the strategy for local change leaders to work together on a robust solution to the health and economic challenges facing many communities such as Palmdale.

A...

Volunteers Sought for Next “Peace Together” Public Art Installation

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Dunn-Edwards Paints, is seeking volunteers to participate in the next “Peace Together” community public art installation that will take place at the Best of the West Softball Complex, 2723 West...

Palmdale City Library Launches New Virtual Support the Arts Series

The Palmdale City Library, in partnership with members of the arts community in the Antelope Valley, is launching a new virtual Support the Arts series. 

The inaugural program will appear on the Library’s YouTube channel (Palmdale City L...

City Budget to Be Discussed at Next Palmdale City Council Workshop

The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open to in-person attendance. 

In compliance with the April 15, 2021 County of Los Angeles Public Health Orde...

SAVES Seeks Volunteers for Food Distribution

The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-9, is seeking volunteers to help with ongoing food distribution to local families who need assistance. 

Volunteers 16 years and o...

Free Hazardous and E-Waste Collection This Saturday

The Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC), located at 1200 W. City Ranch Rd., will host a free household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) collection event this Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. t...

Take the Palmdale City Library Survey

The Palmdale City Library is asking the public to participate in a new online survey regarding library services for the community to help develop its new strategic plan.

The survey will be available from May 12 through 26 at https://www.surveymonk...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, May 17 at 10 a.m. that will focus on children and their families and feature local experts to help parents and community members better understand ways to help t...

May 27 Is Deadline to Submit Applications for Palmdale’s Advisory Redistricting Commission

The City of Palmdale has extended the date to accept applications for the new Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) until May 27 at 6 p.m.

           The purpose of the ARC is to fac...

DryTown Water Park to Open May 29; Limited Capacity, COVID-19 Safety Protocols in Place

After a yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park, located at 3850 E. Ave. S in Palmdale, is scheduled to reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29 under Los Angeles County Department of Public ...

Free Paper Shredding Event This Saturday

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Waste Management of Antelope Valley, will host a free document destruction/shredding service this Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m.to 12 p.m. at the Palmdale Landfill, located at 1200 W. City Ranch Road

Palmdale resident...

MA: Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony - Tuesday, May 11, 9 a.m., Poncitlán Square in Palmdale

PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

WHAT:                       Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

WHEN:    ...

City of Palmdale Receives Award of Excellence from the California Park & Recreation Society

The City of Palmdale received a 2020 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Excellence for the Courson Park Pool facility in the Excellence in Design - Facility Design category. 

The CPRS awards program recogniz...

Coffee & Coloring for Adults: Relaxation You Can Take Home

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee & Coloring goodie ba...

to Enhance Communications with Residents

The City of Palmdale launched the Text My Gov messaging service to enhance general communications by the public to the City for a wide variety of information. 

Text My Gov allows the public to send text messages directly to the City by using keywo...

Artists Sought for This is Our Shot, Palmdale! Poster Contest

The City of Palmdale is launching a poster contest as part of its This is Our Shot, Palmdale! vaccine campaign.

The contest is free to enter and is open to anyone 16 years and older. The top three winners will receive gift cards in the amount of $...

Deadline Extended for Individuals to Submit Applications for Palmdale’s Advisory Redistricting Com

The City of Palmdale has extended the date to accept applications for the new Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC) until May 4 at 6 p.m.

           The purpose of the ARC is to faci...

Mental Health, Commission Approvals and Battery Storage to Be Discussed

The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be open to in-person attendance. 

In compliance with the April 15, 2021 County of Los Angeles Public Health Order,...

America’s Job Center to Host North LA County Job Fair

The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a job fair event for justice-involved individuals on Wednesday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Available positi...

City of Palmdale Accepting Applications for Mobile Home Park Rental Review

The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for one member of the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board to serve both the remainder of a term to expire on June 30, 2021 and a new two-year term to expire on June 30, 2023.

  &...

Public Encouraged to Attend Online Presentation for Avenue Q Corridor Study

The City of Palmdale is inviting the public to participate in an interactive, online presentation for the Avenue Q Complete Streets Project with City staff and the project team on Wednesday, April 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

The registration link is a...

Virtual Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival Set for May 1

The City of Palmdale’s 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival is set for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.

The Festival is a unique opportunity for artists and authors of all ages to display their work, and network with oth...

City Celebrates Palmdale Environmental Pride Week

– In celebration of Earth Day 2021, the City of Palmdale will host its annual Palmdale Environmental Pride Week with a series of programs and events which focus on making the community cleaner and safer for all.

From Monday, April 26 through Frid...

New Public Works Management Software, SR-138 ADA Improvement Project to be Discussed at Workshop

The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance due to the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the County of...

Entries Being Accepted for City’s “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest Through April 30

– The City of Palmdale is accepting entries now through April 30 for its “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest, which will culminate with the winning poem being stamped in concrete at Yellen Park.

The contest is free and open to all ...

City of Palmdale Accepting Applications for Advisory Redistricting Commission

The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the new Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC). 

           The purpose of the ARC is to facilitate the process of updating the four...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment for Aerotek

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a job recruitment on Thursday, April 15 for assembly workers for Aerotek in Lancaster.

Register on Eventbrite at https://aerotek_event.even...

City of Palmdale to Mark Stress Awareness Month with Mental Health Virtual Town Hall

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, April 19 at 10 a.m. to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by...

A Greener Way to Travel: FlixBus Expands to Palmdale

Los Angeles, California, April 7, 2021 – FlixBus, America’s fastest-growing and most innovative intercity bus provider is expanding to Palmdale. Routes from Palmdale will from now on connect residents to Las Vegas and Henderso...

New Bleachers Unveiled at Ballfields at Domenic Massari Park

New bleachers were unveiled yesterday at the ballfields at Domenic Massari Park, located at 37716 55th St. E., marking the latest improvements to the park’s facilities. 

The City invested $30,000 to replace the older, timeworn stands wit...

“Paint the Town” at City of Palmdale’s “Peace Together” Public Art Installation

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with Dunn-Edwards Paints, is seeking volunteers to participate in “Peace Together,” a community public art installation that will take place at DryTown Water Park, 3850-B E. Ave. S, on Saturday, Apr...

AJCC to Host Customer Service Sales Recruitment Event for Farmers Insurance

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host a customer service sales recruitment event for sales jobs with Farmers Insurance in Palmdale on Thursday, April 8.

Job responsibilities include sales and payment processing for auto, ho...

MA: Road Construction Update: Week of April 5 - 11

1 – State Route 138 and Avenue R-8

Intermittent lane closures with the traffic signal flashing red at times (four-way stop) for Caltrans signal modifications, pole replacement and conduit installation. Please slow down for the constructi...

Palmdale City Hall Reopens for Walk-In Services; City Council Meeting Closed to Public Attendance

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices will reopen for walk-in visitation beginning Monday, April 5. Regular business hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

COVID-19 safety protocols including social distancing, capacity limit...

City of Palmdale Named Among Safest Cities in California by Safewise.com

The City of Palmdale was named the 24^th safest city in California with populations over 100,000 in a recent report by Safewise.com, an online resource that offers safety solutions, information, and recommendations. 

Overall, Palmdale was listed as...

Restaurant Industry Job Fair Coming to Poncitlán Square

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in Palmdale, will host a restaurant industry job fair on Wednesday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9th St. East...

Free Drive-Thru/Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Coming to PTC

The City of Palmdale, in partnership with L.A. Care, Blue Shield Promise, and USC Pharmacy, will host two free drive-thru/walk-up vaccination clinics at the Palmdale Transportation Center, 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive East in Palmdale on Thursday, April ...

Public Encouraged to Weigh In on Avenue Q Corridor Study

The City of Palmdale is asking residents to participate in a survey to help provide guidelines for the Avenue Q Corridor study, a plan that will analyze and prepare for multi-modal access to the future high speed rail station along the Avenue Q c...

America’s Job Center to Hold Recruitment for Delta Scientific

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) of Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for Delta Scientific, 40355 Delta Lane in Palmdale, on Thursday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Positions available include sheet metal worker,...

The Palmdale Playhouse Presents “Adam Jacobs Celebrates the Music of Alan Menken”

The City of Palmdale and Palmdale Playhouse will present a special online presentation of “Adam Jacobs Celebrates the Music of Alan Menken” on Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. 

Tickets are $20 and on sale now at https://www.showtix4u...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Palmdale’s Rancho Vista Park

City of Palmdale, county, and state officials gathered today on the corner of Town Center Drive and 35^th St. West. to celebrate the groundbreaking of Rancho Vista Park. 

Located next to Los Angeles County Fire Station #136 and Esperanza Elementary...

Palmdale’s “COVID-19 Update” Wins WAVE Award

The City of Palmdale’s “COVID-19 Update” video series was recognized for best “COVID-19 Coverage” during the pandemic as part of the 2021 ACM West WAVE Awards. The Western Access Video Excellence (WAVE) is...

City of Palmdale’s Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall to Address Grief During Pandemic

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, March 22 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by t...

America’s Job Center of California is Hiring

The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, is recruiting for multiple internal positions. 

Available positions include career coaches for adult and youth programs, TSE co...

General Plan is Topic of Palmdale City Council Workshop

The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance due to the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the County of...

City of Palmdale Promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” March 15 - 21

The City of Palmdale is participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fix a Leak Week program from March 15 through March 21 to encourage residents to find and fix residential leaks, which cost consumers money and...

The Palmdale Playhouse Presents “Ireland with Michael” This Sunday

The City of Palmdale and Palmdale Playhouse will present a very special online presentation of “Ireland with Michael” this Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Filmed at the National Opera House of I...

County Sanitation Districts Offer Rebate Program for COVID-19 Impacted Businesses

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have created a rebate program to provide aid to businesses whose sewer usage was reduced due to the COVID-19 safer-at-home orders. 

The program provides a way for qualified businesses with reduced or no ...

AJCC to Host Virtual Job Fair for Jay Nolan Community Services

America’s Job Center of California and Jay Nolan Community Services will host a virtual job fair on Thursday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Positions include home support worker and community facilitator I, II & I...

Last Chance for Local Artists and Authors to Apply for Inkwell

Local authors and artists have until this Friday, March 12 to apply to be part of the City of Palmdale’s 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival, scheduled for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.

Inkwell: Palmdale’s ...

City of Palmdale Accepting Applications for Measure AV Oversight Committee

The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for the new Measure AV Oversight Committee. 

           Measure AV was a ¾ cent sales tax passed by Palmdale voters on the Nov. 3, 2020...

Palmdale City Library Announces Essay Contest Awards Winners

The Palmdale City Library announced the winners of its Black History Month essay writing contest during a virtual Zoom awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. The winners are Rocio Rivera, first place in the 9th to 12th grade category; Khloe N. K...

America’s Job Center to Hold Manufacturing Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for manufacturing positions on Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Available positions include machinist ap...

Drive Through COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic This Saturday at PTC

A free drive through COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place on Saturday, March 6 at the Palmdale Transportation Center, located at 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.

The vaccines are available by appointment and pre-registration only, and only for the curren...

Yellen Park Monument Sign Installed

City of Palmdale officials and elected representatives gathered at Yellen Park in Palmdale on Wednesday, March 3 to celebrate the installation of the Yellen Park Monument sign.

“The installation of the monument sign marks another achievement for ...

Palmdale City Library to Announce Essay Contest Awards Virtually

The Palmdale City Library will announce the winners of its Black History Month essay writing contest in a virtual awards ceremony via Zoom on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this online event.

Interested persons may view the ce...

Pearblossom Highway Now Open

The Pearblossom Highway Rebuild Project (PBH) is now complete and the roadway has reopened. Motorists are advised to drive safely while adapting to the new traffic patterns, turn lanes, intersections, and traffic signals.

The $13.5 million dollar ...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Identity Theft and Scam Prevention Virtual Presentations

The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host four Identity Theft and Scam Prevention presentations via Zoom in March in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week.

The Zoom meetings will be held on Monday, March 1 at 10...

Local Artists and Authors Sought for Virtual Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival

The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.

Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival is a uni...

City of Palmdale Presents Healing Field Proceeds to Local Veterans Groups

The City of Palmdale presented a total of $42,672 to five local veterans groups from proceeds raised from the Palmdale Healing & Honor Field, which was on display  last Nov. 1 through Nov. 11 at Pelona Vista Park. 

Presented by the Pa...

Business Services Division’s Annual Job Fair Goes Virtual

The Business Services Division will host its third annual job fair on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.  Due to COVID-19, the event will be held online.

More than 12 employers and over 40 job opportunities will be available in areas such as ma...

Improve Reading Skills Virtually with Palmdale City Library’s Books and Barks

The popular “Books and Barks” program, where kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library via Zoom on each Tuesday in March from 3 to 4 p.m.

Interested persons may register by sending an email to pc...

Economic Development Update is Topic of Palmdale City Council Workshop

The Palmdale City Council workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance due to the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the County of ...

City Hall to Close for Presidents Day Holiday

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), the Palmdale Playhouse, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Monday, Feb. 1...

Last Chance to Take Palmdale’s General Plan Land Use Alternative Survey

The City of Palmdale is encouraging all residents and stakeholders to take its General Plan Update Preferred Land Use survey, which will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.Palmdale2045.org now through Feb 15.  

The preferre...

City of Palmdale to Host Online Introduction to Neighborhood Watch

The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.

The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents with information on the benef...

City of Palmdale to Host Bookworm Virtual Story Time

The City of Palmdale will host a virtual Bookworm Story Time for ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 am on the Palmdale Parks & Recreation Facebook page.  

The featured book will be Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin. Participants will also l...

Palmdale City Library to Host Teen Geek Club Gift Bag Giveaway

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will give away gift bags to Teen Geek Club participants on Friday, Feb. 12 from noon to 3 p.m.

Teens are encouraged to stop by the Library, knock on the front door, and pick-up bags of &ldquo...

City of Palmdale to Host Virtual Tail-of-True-Love Event

The City of Palmdale will host a Tail-of-True-Love virtual Valentine’s Day parade via the Facebook page, Palmdale Parks & Recreation on Sunday, Feb. 14. 

Participants are encouraged to send their best Valentine’s photos of ...

City of Palmdale Proclaims February as African American History Month

The City of Palmdale has proclaimed February as “National African American History Month” to honor and remember the bravery, perseverance, faith and resolve of the African American community. A proclamation was presented and read by th...

: City of Palmdale to Host Children’s Mental Health Virtual Town Hall

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m.  that will focus on children and their families and feature local experts to help parents and community members better understand ways to help ...

City of Palmdale to Host Online Introduction to Neighborhood Watch

The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.

The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents...

Palmdale City Library to Share Love of Coffee & Coloring for Adults

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee an...

Get Your Hobby On at Palmdale City Library’s Online Hobby Discussion

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., in celebrating “National Hobby Month” by encouraging interested persons to peruse its library catalog for ideas and tips on pursuing a new or existing hobby.

“If you...

Public Invited to Participate in Palmdale’s General Plan Land Use Plan Online Presentation

The City of Palmdale is inviting residents to participate in a live online presentation with City staff and the project team of the preferred land use alternative as part of the General Plan Update process on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. &nb...

Palmdale City Council Meeting Closed to Public Attendance; Participation Encouraged Via E-Comments

The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the Coun...

City of Palmdale to Host Online Introduction to Neighborhood Watch

The City of Palmdale’s neighborhood services department will host an Introduction to Neighborhood Watch presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.

The 30-minute presentation will provide Palmdale residents with information on the benef...

City of Palmdale Seeks Input from Residents for Melville J. Courson Park

The City of Palmdale will host the third of three virtual community meetings on Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  to present the final concept review of the features residents would like to see at Melvin J. Courson park, located ...

Free Online Presentation: Protect Your Restaurant/Food Truck from Theft

The City of Palmdale's Public Safety Office and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Palmdale Station invite restaurant and food truck vendors to attend a free informational Zoom virtual presentation on h...

Palmdale City Council Selects Laura Bettencourt as Mayor Pro Tem

The Palmdale City Council has selected District 3 Councilmember Laura Bettencourt to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the City. Her term began on Dec. 22 and will run until the Council will select a new Mayor Pro Tem at the Dec. 2021 City Council meeting.

&l...

America’s Job Center to Hold Digital Technical Account Rep Virtual Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) in Palmdale will host a virtual recruitment for a digital technical account representative on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 

Interested persons must...

America’s Job Center to Hold Manufacturing Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for manufacturing positions on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Available positions include sheet meta...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), the Palmdale Playhouse, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and Palmdale City Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in obs...

Palmdale City Library Celebrates African American Heroes with Essay Contest

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., is hosting an “African American Heroes” essay writing contest for young adults in grades sixth through 12th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Mont...

City of Palmdale to Present General Plan Land Use Alternative

The City of Palmdale will virtually present Palmdale’s preferred land use alternative as part of the General Plan Update process and is inviting the community to provide input.

The preferred land use alternative incorporated favored components fr...

America’s Job Center to Hold Class A Driver Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for Class A drivers on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Positions are for two locations and will star...

Palmdale City Council Meeting Closed to Public Attendance;

The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the Cou...

City of Palmdale Receives $50K SoCalGas Grant

The City of Palmdale has received a $50,000 Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program to update the City’s FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).  The grant was accepted at t...

City of Palmdale Partners with Chambers to Provide Small Business Support

The City of Palmdale has announced a new partnership with three local chambers of commerce --- the Antelope Valley Chambers, AV Black Chamber and AV Hispanic Chamber --- to provide additional training and support to local small businesses during the COVID...

City of Palmdale Earns Excellence in IT Practices Award

The City of Palmdale earned an Excellence in IT Practices award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) in recognition of its quality information technology practices.

The Excellence in IT Practices Award is intended to fos...

Wanted: Local Artists and Authors for Virtual Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival

The City of Palmdale is looking for local authors and artists to participate in the 2021 Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival scheduled for a virtual launch on Saturday, May 1.

Inkwell: Palmdale’s Book & Art Festival is a uni...

America’s Job Center to Hold Property Management Virtual Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a property management company currently hiring for positions in the Santa Clarita/Canyon Country area. ...

Start the New Year with Coffee & Coloring for Adults

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 10 am to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee and...

Pearblossom Highway Rebuild Project Wrapping Up; Safety Enhancements Key Components to the Project

The Pearblossom Highway Rebuild project is nearing completion with final striping work occurring on Segments 2 and 3 and final construction and improvements wrapping up on Segment 1. 

Work is expected to continue on Segment 1 between 25^th St. East...

State Auditor Ranks Palmdale Among Cities with Lowest Risks of Fiscal Distress in California

The most recent comprehensive financial analysis by the California State Auditor (CSA) revealed that the City of Palmdale has one of the lowest risks of fiscal distress in California.

Of the 453 cities that were analyzed, Palmdale came in at the 410^th lowe...

Final Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Shop Palmdale Program

The City of Palmdale has selected the week four winners as it wraps up its #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current ...

Temporary Changes to Green Waste Collection Services in the City of Palmdale

Due to staffing changes, the City of Palmdale and Waste Management of Antelope Valley have announced that all green waste collections will occur every other week in the City of Palmdale beginning the week of Dec. 21 and going through the week of Jan. 11. ...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Christmas, Furlough and New Year’s Holidays

The City of Palmdale’s administrative and business offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of a cost saving unpaid furlough. City offices will reope...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 21 - 23

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 21 THROUGH DECEMBER 27, 2020

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – Pearblossom Highway from the California Aqueduct bridge to Valley Springs Road

Full closure of Pearblossom Hwy. from the California Aqueduct bri...

Week Three Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Shop Palmdale Program

The City of Palmdale has selected the week three winners in the #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current COVID-19 re...

City of Palmdale Approves Station Area Plan for Downtown Palmdale, Future High-Speed Rail Station

The Palmdale City Council voted today to move forward with plans guiding future development around the proposed high-speed rail station in downtown Palmdale. The City Council’s action caps a four-year planning and community engagement effort, fu...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment Event

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment event for a financial consulting firm hiring for positions in Palmdale. 

Available positions include call ce...

Palmdale City Council Meeting Closed to Public Attendance; Participation Encouraged Via E-Comments

The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the Cou...

Palmdale City Library Offers Take Home Holiday Activity Bags

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will give away holiday activity gift bags geared for kids and teens on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the front door of the Library to pick up a gift b...

Palmdale Recycled Water Authority Accepting Applications for Public Member

The Palmdale Recycled Water Authority (PWRA) is seeking residents interested in serving as a public member on the Board Authority for the calendar year 2021.

To qualify for the position, applicants must live within PRWA boundaries, demonstrate an...

Week Two Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Shop Palmdale Program

The City of Palmdale has selected the week two winners in the #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current COVID-19 rest...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Dec. 14 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by th...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Jolly Calls with Santa Claus

The Palmdale Playhouse will host a special “Jolly Calls with Santa Claus” holiday program where participants will have the opportunity to speak to St. Nick via Zoom.

“Jolly Calls with Santa Claus” are available on Dec. 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22 from 2 to 5:45...

America’s Job Center to Hold Property Management Virtual Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual recruitment for a property management company currently hiring for positions in the Santa Clarita/Canyon Country area. ...

First Week’s Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Shop Palmdale Program

The City of Palmdale has selected the first six winners in the #TakeOutPalmdale and #ShopPalmdale contest designed to assist local businesses and encourage residents to shop local and support the community during the current COVID-19 restrictions.&nbs...

Palmdale City Hall to Be Open by Appointment Only

 Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and in the best interests of the safety of the public and employees, beginning Monday, Dec. 7 City of Palmdale offices will be open by appointment only until further notice. 

Individuals may call...

Palmdale City Library Offers Take Home Coffee & Coloring for Adults

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 am to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee and Coloring goodie bag ...

City of Palmdale to Host Family Volunteer Days at SAVES

The City of Palmdale will continue its Family Volunteer Day program with events on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Monday Dec. 21 at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-12 in Palmdale, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Volunteers will a...

Palmdale City Council Meeting Closed to Public Attendance

The Palmdale City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1  at  6:15 pm at the Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, will be closed to in-person attendance as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and di...

SAVES Kicks Off Holiday Season with Virtual Toy Drive

The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E Avenue Q-12, is hosting a Virtual Holiday Toy Drive now through Dec. 21.

“We don’t want the COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spreading...

City of Palmdale Seeks Input from Residents for Melville J. Courson Park

The City of Palmdale will host the second of two virtual community meetings on Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  to present a site plan for review and comments on what features residents would like to see at Melvin J. Courson park...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Manufacturing Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a virtual manufacturing recruitment for entry-level positions in Palmdale. 

Positions available include MIG welders, machinists, h...

City of Palmdale Supports Restaurants with #TakeoutPalmdale Campaign

The City of Palmdale is launching a new #TakeoutPalmdale contest where entrants will be eligible to win a $25 local restaurant gift card. 

To enter, participants must post a photo on social media when picking up food to go or purchasing a...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse box office, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), and Palmdale City Library will be clos...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 30 at 10 am to provide an opportunity for residents to gain valuable tools for coping with mental health concerns, and a chance to lean on the support provided by th...

City of Palmdale Reminds Residents to Keep Thanksgiving FOG Free

The City of Palmdale is reminding residents to keep FOG ---Fats, Oils and Grease--- out of household sinks and drains this Thanksgiving.

 “A sewer overflow in the neighborhood, due to FOG — Fats, Oils and Grease — dum...

City of Palmdale Named Finalist in Smart Cities Readiness Challenge 2020

The Smart Cities Council, a global organization which supports cities around the world in their pursuit to embrace technology and data as a force for good,  is inviting the public to cast their vote for the top city in its Smart Cities Readiness ...

City of Palmdale is Beacon Spotlight Award Winner for Sustainability Best Practices

The City of Palmdale was named a 2020 Beacon Spotlight Award Winner by the Institute for Local Government, achieving a Gold Level Award for Sustainability Best Practices. 

The award was based upon the Institute's Sustainability Best Pract...

City of Palmdale on the Road to Becoming a Fiber City

The Palmdale City Council heard a proposal at their meeting last night which could make Palmdale a 5-G fiber city that would offer residents, schools, and businesses a new level of internet connectivity while helping to close the technological digital div...

MA: Special Report to Council regarding City Fiber Plan

WHAT:                      Palmdale City Council Meeting 

WHEN:             &nbs...

Palmdale City Library Now Loaning Wi-Fi Hot Spot Devices

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd. is now loaning Wi-Fi hot spot devices to customers with a valid Palmdale City Library card.   

The Wi-Fi devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are treated...

City of Palmdale to Host Family Volunteer Day at SAVES

The City of Palmdale will host its fourth annual Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 21 at South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), located at 1002 E. Ave. Q-12 in Palmdale, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Volunteers will assist SAVES staff to prepare ...

Teen Geek Club Returns to the Palmdale City Library

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will be giving away gift bags to Teen Geek Club participants on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Teens are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up bags of “geeky fun” ...

HRC to Host Presentations on Housing Rights for Tenants and Landlords

The Housing Rights Center will host two online presentations covering housing rights, one for tenants and one for landlords. Both are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The Housing Rights Center Workshop for Tenants will take place ...

Palmdale City Manager Honored with Veterans Recognition Award

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has named Palmdale City Manager J.J. Murphy as a recipient of its annual Veterans Recognition Award, created to acknowledge high-performing veterans working in local go...

ew Playground and Adult Fitness Stations Open at Marie Kerr Park

The City of Palmdale has completed a $231,000 all-inclusive improvement project to upgrade and replace the children’s playground and adult fitness stations at Marie Kerr Park.

The Marie Kerr Park playground is the first all-inclusive playground i...

Palmdale City Library Celebrates International Games Day

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will be giving away bags of International Games Day activities on Friday, Nov. 13 from 3 to 4 pm.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a game day goodie bag to enjoy at h...

Veterans Day Holiday Closures for City of Palmdale

City of Palmdale administrative and business offices, the Palmdale Playhouse, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, Chimbole Cultural Center, and the Palmdale City Library will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11...

City of Palmdale to Host Veterans Day Ceremony

The City of Palmdale will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale, on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 am.  COVID-19 protocols, including face coverings and social distancing will be enforced. 

The ...

AJCC to Host Training Cohort for Veterans

The Los Angeles County’s Veterans America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will host a training cohort for veterans interested in becoming an aircraft fabrication and assembly technician with Northrop Grumma...

Last Chance to Honor a Hero with Palmdale Healing & Honor Field Flag Purchase

Sales of flags to honor heroes as part of the City of Palmdale’s Healing & Honor Field 2020, a colorful display of American flags featured at Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale, will be available through Sunday, Nov. 8 a...

Palmdale City Library Offers Take Home Coffee & Coloring for Adults

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 10 am to noon.

Participants are encouraged to stop by the Library to pick up a Coffee and...

Tyler Lundin Memorial Blood Drive to Be Held at Marie Kerr Rec Center

The 13^th annual Tyler Lundin Memorial Blood Drive will take place at the City of Palmdale’s Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center located at 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 am to 7 pm.  Donors may make an appointment at ...

City of Palmdale Seeks Input from Residents for Melville J. Courson Park

The City of Palmdale is hosting two virtual community meetings on Zoom to gather feedback from residents about what features they would like to see at Melvin J. Courson park, located at 10th Street East, between Palmdale Blvd. and Ave. R.

The first meeting...

City of Palmdale Extends Rental Assistance Program

The deadline for pre-applications for the City of Palmdale’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP), which offers Palmdale renters a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to help individuals and families that have been impacted and unable to pay their rent du...

Palmdale Healing & Honor Field Opening Ceremony This Sunday

The City of Palmdale Healing & Honor Field 2020, a colorful display of American flags honoring heroes featured at Pelona Vista Park, 37720 Tierra Subida Ave. in Palmdale, will host an opening ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 pm.  COVID-19 prot...

Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Little Antelopes on Parade Coloring Contest

The City of Palmdale has announced the winners of its Little Antelopes on Parade Coloring Contest, held in coordination with the Antelopes on Parade Public Art initiative.

Each winner received a Halloween surprise bucket. The winners by age group were:

• Age ...

Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster Seek to Open Indoor Dining Capacity for Restaurants

The Cities of Palmdale and Lancaster sent a joint letter to County of Los Angeles Public Health Director to Los Angeles Barbara Ferrer requesting that the County allow restaurants in those cities to open indoor dining at 25 percent capacity with modificat...

AJCC to Host Virtual Job Fair for Jay Nolan Community Services

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) and Jay Nolan Community Services will host a virtual job fair on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 am to 1 pm.

The company is currently hiring for part-time, full time, overnight, swing...

AJCC to Host Pre-Screening Event for Farmers Insurance

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) is hosting a pre-screening event for customer service sales jobs with Farmers Insurance in Palmdale.

Farmers Insurance is recruiting for full time customer service sales representatives that will...

HRC to Host Presentation on Housing Rights for Support, Service Animals

The Housing Rights Center will host an online presentation covering housing rights for emotional support and service animals this Friday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 3 pm.  

The presentation will cover the rights of tenants with support or service animals, ...

Native American Law Cases Featured in Palmdale City Library’s IDEA Series

The Palmdale City Library, in collaboration with the City of Glendale’s Library, Arts & Culture Department, is presenting the next free virtual public forum on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Antiracism (IDEA) on Thursday, Nov. 5 a...

Legacy Commons Advisory Board to Hold Virtual Meeting

The Legacy Commons Advisory Board (LCAB) will hold its next meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 am. The meeting is open to the public.

Interested persons should register by emailing lrice@cityofpalmdale.org and note “LCA...

City of Palmdale Offers Multiple Halloween, Day of the Dead Activities

The City of Palmdale is hosting four different opportunities for residents to partake in safe October holiday activities.

Legacy Commons Virtual Costume Contest and Drive-Thru Food Bank

Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located 930 E. Ave. Q-9, w...

Volunteers Sought for Palmdale Healing & Honor Field

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...

Miss Antelope Valley 2020 Dedicates Tree in Palmdale to Fallen Soldier Vanessa Guillen

The 100^th tree was planted today in Poncitlán Square in the City of Palmdale to honor of Army Specialist  Vanessa Guillen, believed to have been killed at the hands of another soldier while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas in April of thi...

City of Palmdale to Host Virtual Pumpkin Hunt at Domenic Massari

The City of Palmdale will host a Virtual Pumpkin Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 pm at Domenic Massari Park, 37716 55th St. East. All ages are welcome.

To participate in the pumpkin hunt, follow Parks and Recreation on Facebook for clues on ...

Legacy Commons to Host Virtual Costume Contest and Halloween Themed Drive-Thru Food Bank

The City of Palmdale’s Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located 930 E. Ave. Q-9, will host a virtual costume contest and a Halloween themed drive-thru food bank in October.

Seniors are encouraged to submit photos of themselves in costume online...

City of Palmdale Offers Rental Assistance Program Grants Up to $5,000

The City of Palmdale is launching a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) that offers Palmdale renters a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to help individuals and families that have been impacted and unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 local emergency.&am...

America’s Job Center to Hold Warehouse Recruitment

America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), located at 38510 Sierra Highway in Palmdale, will host a recruitment event for seasonal general labor positions for a full-service order fulfillment company in Valencia. All shifts are availabl...

Public Invited to CAHSR Virtual Community Meeting on Palmdale to Burbank Build Alternatives

The City of Palmdale, on behalf of California High Speed Rail (CAHSR), cordially invites the public to attend a virtual community open house meeting to discuss the California High Speed Rail, Palmdale to Burbank modified build alternatives, on Thursday, O...

LA County Adds New Vote Centers and Vote by Mail Drop Box Locations

The Los Angeles (LA) County Record-Recorder/County Clerk has added two new In-person vote locations and an additional Vote by Mail drop box location. 

The two new in-person vote locations are at Hillview Middle School, 40525 Peonza Lane, and Joe W...

HZI Tent Donation to SAVES Begins New Partnership

The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) received a much-needed donation of a heavy-duty tent to aid its food distribution process from Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), a Zurich, Switzerland based environmental services ...

City of Palmdale to Host Bilingual Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

The City of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom in English and Spanish on Monday, Oct. 19.

English and Spanish sessions of the QPR training will be offered. The English session will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Span...

Secretary of State Padilla Warns of Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes

Jana M. Lean, Chief of the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State Alex Padilla, issued a memorandum on Oct. 11 warning that the use of unauthorized, non-official vote by mail ballot drop boxes does not comply with state law governing ballo...

Spots Available for Faith Based Organizations to Use Poncitlán Square

The City of Palmdale has a few spots still available for faith-based groups to use Poncitlán Square for a time of prayer on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18.   

Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the C...

Palmdale City Library to Host Virtual Murder Mystery

The Palmdale City Library will host a weeklong Virtual Murder Mystery on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube from Oct. 19 through 23.

The story centers around the mysterious death of Director Robert O. Šhüpé, found one morning s...

City of Palmdale’s Courson Arts Colony Wins Helen Putnam Award

The City of Palmdale’s Courson Arts Colony (CAC) was awarded the 2020 Helen Putnam Award for excellence in the category of Housing Programs and Innovations by the League of California Cities at its virtual annual conference held Thursday, Oct. 8...

Poncitlán Square Open to Faith Based Organizations

The City of Palmdale is making Poncitlán Square available to the faith-based community for a time of prayer on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18.   

Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the City to reserv...

City of Palmdale Names John Parsamyan as Veteran of the Year

The City of Palmdale has named John Parsamyan, owner of Armed Services Autobody, as the 2020 Veteran of the Year.

“John was a very obvious choice this year,” said Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer. “I’ve seen the work he...

Palmdale City Library Offers Take Home Coffee & Coloring for Adults

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free “Coffee & Coloring for Home” adult program Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10 am to noon.

Adult participants are encouraged to visit the library to pick up a Coffee...

City of Palmdale Accepting Applications for Human Rights Advisory Committee

The Palmdale City Council is accepting applications for seven members of the newly formed Palmdale Human Rights Advisory Committee. 

           The committee will  provide advice and a...

Poncitlán Square Open to Faith Based Organizations

The City of Palmdale is making Poncitlán Square available to the faith-based community for a time of prayer on Saturday, Oct. 17 or Sunday, Oct. 18.   

Any faith-based group in the Antelope Valley may contact the City to reserv...

Yellen Dog Park to Host Virtual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

The City of Palmdale will host a Virtual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest on the Yellen Dog Park Facebook page from Oct. 5 to Oct. 16. This virtual event is free and open to the public. 

Participants are encouraged to submit photos of their costumed fo...

City of Palmdale Named Among Safest Cities in California by Safety.com

The City of Palmdale was named in the top 10 percent (#33) of the safest cities in California for 2020 by Safety.com, a leading home security and safety advocacy website.

Analysts from Safety.com assessed data provided by the FBI Crime Report, Gun Violence...

SAVES Receives Meat Donation from Kids Feeding Kids

The City of Palmdale’s South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) received a substantial meat donation on Tuesday, Sept. 29 provided from the Kids Feeding Kids program.

4,400 pounds of pork was given to SAVES by Kids Feeding Kids, ...

City of Palmdale, MOAH to Display Antelopes on Parade

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,...

Paul George Nominates V. Jesse Smith for Chime in for Changemakers Award

– 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...

City of Palmdale to Offer Small Business Grants Up to $7,000

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...

Shanae Smith Named City Clerk of Palmdale

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...

Palmdale City Library Brings IDEA, Stealing Home: to Palmdale

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:...

City of Palmdale Awarded $250,000 for Ave. Q Corridor Study

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...

Palmdale Healing & Honor Field Seeks Volunteers

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...

10th Annual Job Services Network Job Fair Goes Virtual

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Little Antelopes on Parade Kids Coloring Contest

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall Focusing on Youth

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, ...

City of Palmdale to Host Online Introduction to Neighborhood Watch

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...

Palmdale Awarded $500,000 LEAP Grant

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Pirate Day

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...

City Hall to Close for Labor Day Holiday

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...

City of Palmdale Proclaims September 6- 12 as Suicide Prevention Week

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...

Census Takers Working to Get Complete Count

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...

LA County Health Department to Allow Modified Opening of Salons, Barbershops

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...

Palmdale Healing & Honor Field Coming to Palmdale in November

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...

City Opens Cooling Center at Chimbole Cultural September 2 Through 8

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...

Legacy Commons to Host Free Introduction to Medicare Virtual Training

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...

Palmdale City Council Meeting Reopened for Public Attendance

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Preparedness Challenge

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...

City of Palmdale Offers Mortgage Assistance Program Grants

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...

DryTown 2020 Season, Kaleidoscope Cancelled Due to COVID-19; City Pools, Parks Remain Open

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

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...

Grand Prize Winners Announced in Palmdale Counts Census Contest

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...

AJCC Recruiting for Palmdale Machining Custom Parts Manufacturer

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...

Palmdale Moves to Evaluation Phase for US Space Command Headquarters

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 5^th District Sup...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment

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...

City Extends Cooling Center at Chimbole Cultural Center Through Next Thursday

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...

Round 5 Winners Announced in Palmdale Census Contest; Grand Prize Drawing Next Monday

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...

Technology Drive Improvement Project Complete

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...

Randy Bass is 2020’s “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest Winner; Poem Stamped in Concrete at Yellen Park

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...

“Generations” Art Exhibit Winners Announced

The City of Palmdale has announced the winners of its sixth annual Generations Juried Art Exhibition.

Due to current COVID-19 health order guidelines, the exhibit is being presented virtually at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com now through Sept. 24.

The winners ar...

City to Open Cooling Center Operation at Chimbole Cultural Center Through Monday

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...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment

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...

America’s Job Center to Host Layoff/Furlough Support Orientation

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 ...

Round 4 Winners Announced in Palmdale Census Contest

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...

America’s Job Center Pre-Screening for Farmers Insurance

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...

Pick Up Service Now Available on Saturdays at Palmdale City Library

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.

        &am...

Palmdale Census Contest Round 3 Winners Announced

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Online General Plan Presentation

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 ...

LA County Homeless Count Shows a Decrease in Palmdale’s Homeless Numbers

 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...

Palmdale City Council Seeks Applications Audit Committee

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...

Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Poppy Coloring Contest

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 ...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Business Town Hall

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 ...

Palmdale City Library to Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday with Giveaway

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...

City Extends Cooling Center Operation at Chimbole Cultural Center Through Monday

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...

Round 2 Winners Announced in Palmdale Census Contest

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 ...

Mental Health Town Hall Meeting Calls for More Regional Resources

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...

Chimbole Cultural Center to Open as Cooling Center

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...

Spaces Still Available for Free Virtual Motivational Speech by Photography Artist Benjamin Von Wong

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

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...

There's Still Time to Enter Palmdale’s Poppy Coloring Contest

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...

Palmdale Census Contest Round 1 Winners Announced

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of July 20 - 26

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...

Call for Artists for “Generations” Exhibit

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...

AV Residents Encouraged to Participate in Ave. M Interchange Public Art Project

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...

City to Host Free Motivational Speech by Photography Artists Benjamin Von Wong

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 ...

Sophia Mavrolas Wins City of Palmdale’s Courson Park Pool Mural Competition

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 ...

Win Prizes, Help Your City by Entering Palmdale’s Census Contest

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...

Filing Period for 2020 Palmdale City Council Election Opens July 13

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...

City of Palmdale to Present General Plan Alternatives Through Virtual Meetings

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...

Swim Lessons Offered by City of Palmdale

– 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...

AVTA and City of Palmdale Kick off Public Safety Program

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 ...

Palmdale Contends for US Space Command Headquarters

 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...

Agents of Discovery Program Returns to Palmdale

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...

City of Palmdale Accepting Applications for Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Program

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...

2020 Census Reminder Coming Soon

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of June 29 - July 5

 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 ...

City of Palmdale to Open Pools Friday

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. &...

City Reminds Residents of Hefty Fines for Use of Illegal Fireworks

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...

MA: Fireworks Safety Press Conference with the City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County Fire Department,

CONTACT:   John Mlynar, City of Palmdale, 661/267-5115

WHAT:           ...

Artists Encouraged to Enter Antelopes on Parade Design Competition

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...

City of Palmdale Statement - 6 pm - Robert Fuller Investigation

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...

City of Palmdale Statement - 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 ...

City of Palmdale Statement - June 13, 2020 -7 p.m. AG

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...

City of Palmdale Official Media Statement

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...

City Issues Statement Regarding Passing of Robert Fuller

The City of Palmdale has issued a statement regarding the passing of Robert Fuller in Palmdale on Wednesday, June 10. 

“We are all grieving the loss of this young man and our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult ...

City of Palmdale Issues Statement Regarding Recent Death

The City of Palmdale extends its sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of the individual who tragically passed away in Palmdale on Wednesday, June 10. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

City Manager J.J. Murphy received confirma...

Full Closure of Pearblossom Highway to Begin June 12

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 25^th St. East \ Barrel Springs Rd and Pearblossom Hwy interse...

City Thanks Virgin Galactic for $25,000 Donation for PPE Supplies

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...

Call for Artists for “Generations” Exhibit

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...

Palmdale’s “State of the Community” Recognized in National Hometown Media Awards

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of June 8 - 14

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...

City Announces Summer Event Postponements and Rescheduling Due to COVID-19

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...

Summer Reading at the Palmdale City Library

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...

New Mural Reflects Commitment to Community During COVID-19 Pandemic

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 ...

MA: Road Construction Update: Week of June 1 - 7

1 – Rancho Vista Boulevard from 15^th Street West to 30^th 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...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

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...

Last Call! Artists Sought for Palmdale’s Courson Park Pool Mural Competition

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...

City of Palmdale Offers PPE at Cost to Palmdale Businesses

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...

Palmdale City Library Adds Hoopla Streaming Service

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...

Walk In Service to Resume at Palmdale City Hall

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 ...

City of Palmdale Seeks Input from Local Businesses

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 ...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of May 25-31

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...

Worker Resiliency Funds Available Through America’s Job Center of California

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...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment for Aerospace Company

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 ...

America’s Job Center to Hold Virtual Recruitment

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...

Poncitlán Square Open to Faith Based Organizations

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Virtual GPAC Committee Meeting

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of May 18 - May 24

Palmdale Boulevard at north bound 14 Antelope Valley Freeway on ramp

Intermittent lane closures for landscape planter tree trimming from 7 am to 3 pm.

East side of 47^th Street East between Avenue R-8 and Avenue S

Intermittent lane closures for landscape asse...

City Seeks #PalmdaleCares Acts of Kindness Photos

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

&...

MA: Peace Officers Memorial Day Observation

WHAT:                       Peace Officers Memorial Day Observation

WHEN:               &n...

City of Palmdale Awarded $500,000 Environment Grant for Avenue S Urban Greening Project

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall

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 ...

City of Palmdale Announces Final Round Winners in Mask Making Contest

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 ...

America’s Job Center to Hold Worker Resiliency Virtual Town Hall

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...

City of Palmdale’s Courson Arts Colony Wins SCAG Sustainability Award for Housing Innovation

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 ...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of May 11 - 17

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 - 10^th 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 15^th Str...

Artists Encouraged to Enter Palmdale’s Courson Park Pool Mural Competition:Theme is “Aquatics

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...

Third Round Winners Announced in Palmdale’s Mask Making Contest

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...

MA: Road Construction Update: Week of May 4 - 10

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...

City of Palmdale Encourages Public Participation Via e-Comment for Upcoming Council Meeting

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...

City of Palmdale Announces Second Round Winners in Mask Making Contest

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...

Local Businesses Encouraged to Provide Input at City of Palmdale’s Virtual Town Hall

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...

First Round Winners Announced in City of Palmdale’s Mask Making Contest

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...

City of Palmdale, AV Hispanic Chamber to Host Free Small Business Presentation

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...

AJCC to Hold Antelope Valley Employer Roundtable

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...

City of Palmdale to Hold Mask Making Contest; Prizes to be Awarded

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...

Palmdale City Hall Remains Open by Appointment Only; Facial Coverings Required

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of April 13 - 19

1.  East side of 50^th Street West, south of Avenue N

Intermittent shoulder closures for landscape assessment district tree trimming.

2. West side of 45^th Street West, south of Avenue N2

Intermittent shoulder closures for landscape assessment distric...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Paycheck Protection Program Overview

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...

Palmdale Council Chamber Closed to Public Due to Coronavirus

As a result of the COVID-19 virus, and resulting “Safer at Home” orders from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and the State of California, the public will not be permitted to physically attend the Site Plan Review ...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of April 6 - 12

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...

Entries Sought for City of Palmdale’s “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest

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...

“Virtual” Housing Rights Clinics Now Available

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...

City of Palmdale Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission Position

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...

Virtual Recreation Activities Offered by the City of Palmdale

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of March 30 - April 5

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...

City of Palmdale Named Among Safest Cities in California by SafeHome.org

The City of Palmdale was ranked the 22nd safest city (population 100,000 and up) and 80^th 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...

MA: Road Construction Update for the Week of March 23 - 29

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...

City of Palmdale Provides List of Resources Available to Assist Businesses & Employees

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...

Palmdale City Library to Offer Pick Up, Take Out Services

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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City of Palmdale Launches “Take Me Home Tonight” Campaign to Boost Local Restaurants

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...

City of Palmdale Announces Changes to Operations Due to Coronavirus; City Hall Open By Appointment

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...

City of Palmdale Preemptively Declares State of Emergency Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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...

Tree Trimming Projects to Require Intermittent Lane Closures

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 30^th St. East, and the se...

The City of Palmdale Promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” March 16 - 20

The City of Palmdale is participating in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fix a Leak Week program from March 16 through March 20 by promoting finding and fixing residential leaks in Palmdale.

This year’s Fix ...

Calm Your Mind & Energize Your Body with Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Shark Bingo Coming to Palmdale Parks

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.

Admissi...

Classics Book Club to Discuss The Red and the Black

The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Red and the Black by Stendhal, a pseudonym for 19^th-century French writer Henri-Marie Beyle, Monday, March 23, at 7 pm, at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale...

Cesar Chavez Day Event Coming to Yellen Park

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...

America’s Job Center to hold Pre-Screening Recruitment Event for Northrop Grumman

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...

Free 2020 Census Ambassador Training Offered

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...

Friends of the Palmdale City Library to Hold Spring Into Savings Book Sale

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...

Palmdale City Library Offers Storytime Fun

The Palmdale City Library will begin its spring Storytime session at the Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., on Tuesday, March 17 and will run through Friday, April 17.

            Presc...

Downton Abbey Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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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African American Authors Book Club to Discuss Diamond Doris

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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Local Poet to Lead Poetry Discussion at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Let Your Creativity Shine with Perler Beads at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Coffee & Coloring for Adults

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...

Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical Coming to The Palmdale Playhouse

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...

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark to Host Free Blues & Blackbirds Pre Airshow Event

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...

MA: TODAY - Pre City Council Press Briefing

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of March 2 through 8

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 2 THROUGH MARCH 8

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1-50^th Street West from Avenue N to Avenue N-8

There will be lane closures on 50^th Street West for street improvements.

2-Eastbound Avenue M From 4^th Street E...

Marie Kerr Park to Host “Rock the Art: Share the Love”

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 55^th St. East. This free eve...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Opening Reception for New Exhibit: The Incredible World of Frank Dixon

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Identity Theft and Scam Prevention Presentations

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,...

Playing With Fire Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host West Coast Classical’s “Spring Fling”

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...

Palmdale City Library Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

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...

Palmdale City Hall to Serve as Vote By Mail Drop Off Location for March 3 Presidential Primary

 The Palmdale City Clerk’s office, located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite C, is serving as a Vote By Mail drop-off location as part of the Vote by Mail Drop Off Program for the upcoming March 3 presidential primary election.

The Vote by ...

Relieve Stress with Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Last Chance for Local Artists and Authors to Apply for Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival

 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...

MA: Road Construction Update: Week of Feb. 24 - March 1

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 - 40^th Street East and Palmdale Boulevard

Intermittent la...

Park Watch Night Coming to Joshua Hills Park in Palmdale on March 4

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Meet and Greet for Local Author Willie Sangster

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...

Books and Barks Pairs Dogs and Reading Success Palmdale City Library

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.

“Reading to therapy ...

DryTown Water Park Announces 2020 Schedule; Highlights Include Sundown at DryTown, Splash Theater &

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...

Classics Book Club to Discuss The Wapshot Chronicle

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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MA: Grand Opening of Armed Forces Auto Body in Palmdale

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 ...

Measure R Funded AV Freeway/SR 138 Interchange Project Complete

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 , ...

MA: Road Construction Update: Week of Feb. 17 - 23

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 - Palmdale Boulevard,  west of 5^th Street West

There will be intermittent lane closures on Palmdale Boulevard for landscaped med...

Artisans & Culinary Craftspeople Sought for Kaleidoscope: Art & Music Festival

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...

City Hall to Close for Presidents Day Holiday

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...

Relieve Stress with Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Blinded By the Light Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host West Coast Classical’s “Spring Fling”

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Housing Rights Clinic

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 3^rd ...

Free Job Prep Workshop for Homeless, Justice-Involved Individuals Coming to AJCC

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...

America’s Job Center to hold Hiring Event for SASR

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 ...

Palmdale Sister City Association to Hold Networking Fundraiser

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 5^th St. West in Palmdale, to support the Palmdale / Poncitlán, Mexico Sister City Asso...

The Proposal Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Job Fair Coming to Chimbole Cultural Center

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...

African American Authors Book Club to Discuss Invisible Man

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host “Teen Geek” Club

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...

Friends of the Palmdale Library to Hold Fill-a-Bag Book Sale Feb. 8

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...

MA: Road Construction Update: Week of Feb. 3 - 9

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...

City of Palmdale Offers Fun, Creative Classes for Toddlers

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...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

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 ...

Last Chance to Register for “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy”

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...

City of Palmdale Summer Job Recruitment Begins Monday February 3

 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...

Yellen Dog Park to Host Tail-of-Love Event

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...

Harriet Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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.

&a...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Jan. 27 - Feb. 3

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 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...

Come Discuss Poetry at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Books and Barks Starts New Year with Reading Fun at Palmdale City Library

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Free Presentation Alcohol and Drug Prevention

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...

MA: Grand Opening of Dollar Tree

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...

Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale Ranked in Top 20 of Millennial Home Ownership

 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...

Marie Ricci Named Assistant City Manager of Palmdale

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of January 20 - 26

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...

MA: Photo Op: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for AveP. /SR14 Project

WHAT:                       Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for Measure R funded Avenue P. (Rancho Vista Blvd.)/State Route 138/14 (Antelope Valley Freeway) in...

City Hall to Close for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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...

Marie Kerr Park to Host “Rock the Art: Share the Love”

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 30^th St. West. This free even...

Wanted: Local Artists and Authors for Inkwell: Palmdale's Book & Art Festival

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...

So You Want to Be an Author? Learn How to Get Published at Palmdale Playhouse

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...

Annie Singalong Movie Coming to The Palmdale Playhouse

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th 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...

Get Healthy in the New Year with Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Opening Reception for New Exhibit

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, ...

African American Authors Book Club to Discuss Moving Forward

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of January 13-19

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 THROUGH JANUARY 19

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – East Avenue M From 3^rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5^th Street East

Intermittent east bound  number 2 lane closure for Los An...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

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...

City of Palmdale to Host AV Gem and Mineral Club Free Presentation

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...

City of Palmdale to Offer Free Disaster Preparedness Basics Presentations

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...

Sports Classes for Kids Offered by City of Palmdale

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...

Registration Open for Next Session of “Palmdale Works! Youth Job Academy”

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...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss The Woman in the Water

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 ...

City of Palmdale Announces 2020 “Season of Service”

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.

“...

MA: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fusion Movement Dance Studio

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...

National Fitness Court Challenge Kicks off Saturday at Pelona Vista Park

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^&...

MA: Photo/Story Ops for City of Palmdale Hosted Events in January

Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities

City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for January

WHAT:           Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale

WHEN:         &a...

Start the New Year with Coffee & Coloring at Palmdale City Library

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...

Learn to Budget at the Palmdale City Library

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 23-29

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23 THROUGH DECEMBER 29

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – East Avenue M From 3^rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5^th Street East

Intermittent east bound  number 2 lane closure for Los ...

Palmdale Wins Two Projects of the Year Awards at APWA Southern California Chapter Best Ceremony

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...

It’s All Fun and Games Next Friday at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Storytime Brings New Year Reading Fun to The Palmdale City Library

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.

            Presc...

Kindness Rocks at the Palmdale Library

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.

    &...

Palmdale City Library’s Poetry Discussion Led by Local Poet

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...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Recruitment Event

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...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Continues at The Palmdale City Library

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...

Sorenson Videophone Available for Free at Palmdale City Library

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...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Christmas, Furlough and New Year’s Holidays

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...

MA: Photo/Interview Op: Legacy Commons Holiday Extravaganza

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY

WHAT:                       Legacy Commons Holiday Extravaganza

WHEN:           &...

City of Palmdale to Host Housing Rights Clinic

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 3^rd ...

MA: Photo/Interview Op - SAVES distribution of December holiday baskets

Photo\Interview Opportunity

WHAT:                    South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) distribution of December holiday baskets. Nearly 550 food basket...

Palmdale City Library’s Holiday Party on Tap Tomorrow

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...

MA: Road Construction Update for the Week of Dec. 16 - 22

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – East Avenue M From 3^rd Street East to 300 feet east of 5^th 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...

Officials Celebrate Upper Amargosa Recharge Project Ribbon Cutting

Local, county and state officials gathered today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge project  near the California Aqueduct at 25^th St. West and Elizabeth Lake Road.

The $17 million dollar project, a collaborative ...

Championship Game Rally and Sendoff Planned for Highland Football Team

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...

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark to Host Winter Holiday Tour

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 ...

MA: TODAY - Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHAT:                       Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHEN:           &a...

MA: TOMORROW - Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHAT:                       Ribbon cutting ceremony for Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project

WHEN:           &a...

Palmdale City Library to Host Annual Holiday Party

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...

SmartAsset.com Ranks Palmdale as 44th Safest City in US

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...

City of Palmdale Congratulates Lockheed Martin on New Facility Groundbreaking

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 9 - 15

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9 THROUGH DECEMBER 15

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 - Pearblossom Highway from 33^rd Street East to 45^th Street East – New Traffic Pattern

Reconstruction work will begin on the north side of ...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss Frames

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...

Books and Barks Date Change for Holidays

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Holiday Cookie Decorating Event

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.

Recreation st...

Palmdale City Library to Host “Thinkshop” STEAM Program

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.

“Do you want to build a gingerbread h...

Palmdale City Library to Host A Very Harry Potter Holiday Party

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.

“Harry...

City of Palmdale to Host Free Holiday Craft Workshops

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...

Home Alone Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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.

     ...

Photo/Story Ops: City Hosted Events & Programs for December

WHAT:           Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale

WHEN:           December 2019

WHERE:        Various locations

INF...

Poetry Discussion with Local Poet at Palmdale City Library

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Dec. 2-8

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

MA: TODAY - Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

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:     &...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

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:     &...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Holiday Events & Activities for All Ages

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th 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.  

 Jolly ...

DryTown to Offer Discounted 2020 Season, Day Passes; Cyber Monday to Kick Off Discounted Ticket Sale

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...

City of Palmdale Wins APWA’s Project of the Year Amargosa Creek Recharge

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...

State Auditor Ranks Palmdale Among Cities With Lowest Risks of Fiscal Distress in California

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 405^th lowest risk, putti...

Purtee Wins League of California Cities' Larry Chimbole Public Service Award

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...

American Classic Christmas Coming to Poncitlán Square

The fifth annual American Classic Christmas will return to Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9^th 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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Nov. 25 - Dec. 1

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

Palmdale’s Family Volunteer Day a Success

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 ...

Books and Barks Brings Together Kids and Dogs For Reading Success

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Turkey Bowl Field Day Events

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 55^th St. East, on Monday Nov. 25 and the other will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Marie Ke...

Palmdale City Hall to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

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 ...

Classics Book Club to Discuss Formerly Banned Book

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.

    &...

Palmdale City Library to Hold Patron Appreciation Day

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...

29 Graduate from Palmdale Partners Academy

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of November 18 - 24

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Housing Rights Clinic

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 3^rd ...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Continues at The Palmdale City Library

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...

Full Moon Tour & A Night of Pokémon Coming to Airpark

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.

Picnic ...

Palmdale City Library to Host Novel Writing Sessions

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Meet and Greet for Local Author Alfred Miller

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.

From ...

Residents Encouraged to Participate in Palmdale’s Family Volunteer Day Activities

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...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Employment Workshop for General Atomics

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...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Nov. 11 - 17

FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – 10^th Street West from Avenue M-14 to Avenue N-8

Intermittent right lane closure southbound on 10^th Street West for water line installation.

2-  Palmdale Boulevar...

Storytime Delivers Reading and Fun at The Palmdale City Library

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.

           &nbs...

Mystery Book Club to Discuss The Storm Murders

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...

African American Authors Book Club to Discuss Five-Carat Soul

– 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.

     ...

Alpha Featured as Mid-Week Movie at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Veterans Day Holiday Closures for City of Palmdale

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 ...

Palmdale Councilmember Carrillo Completes Local Leaders Academy at USC

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...

Palmdale Mayor Hofbauer Recognized for Leadership Achievement at League of California Cities Confere

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’...

Marie Kerr Park Community Building to Host AV Gem and Mineral Club

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...

Get Ready for the Holidays at Coffee & Coloring at Palmdale City Library

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...

America’s Job Center of California to Host Recruitment Event for Census Bureau

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...

City of Palmdale to Host “Yappy Hour---Thankful Edition” at Yellen Dog Park

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...

MA: Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities - City of Palmdale Hosted Events

WHAT:           Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale

WHEN:           November 2019

WHERE:        Various locations

INF...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Nov. 4 - 10

GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

1 – Palmdale Boulevard/State Route 138 and 40^th Street East

Intermittent lane closures on eastbound Palmdale Boulevard for sewer line installation.

2 – Trade Center Drive and Auto Center Drive

Intermittent lane c...

MA: Pre-City Council Meeting Press Briefing

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...

Palmdale Playhouse to Hold Open Casting Call for Mary Poppins

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...

AV Wall to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Healing, Honor & Hope

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...

City of Palmdale to Host Family Volunteer Day

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...

Park Watch Meeting Coming to Yellen Park in Palmdale on Nov. 6

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...

“Tied to Our Hearts” Tribute Seeks Volunteers to Create Tribute to Veterans

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 ...

AV Heart Walk Coming to Pelona Vista Park

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...

Hotel Transylvania 3; Summer Vacation Featured at the Palmdale City Library

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.

Count ...

ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION:

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 ...

Palmdale City Library to Host Book Signing for Local Author Maria Morales

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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Palmdale Playhouse to Feature Classic Night of the Living Dead

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th 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...

Discuss Poetry at the Palmdale City Library

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...

City of Palmdale Earns Achievement in IT Practices Award

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...

Legacy Commons Hula Hoop Needle Work Art Now on Display

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 ...

Annual AV Community Resource Fair Coming to Poncitlán Square

The City of Palmdale will host the 14^th annual AV Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9^th St. East in Palmdale.

Sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan, the resource fair will prov...

Friends of the Palmdale Library to Hold a Fab-BOO-lous Book Sale October 26

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,...

The House with a Clock in Its Walls Featured at the Palmdale City Library

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.

Fantasti...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of Oct. 21-27

1 -Pearblossom Highway from 33^rd Street East to 45^th 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...

Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival Cart Art Winners Announced

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 ...

Palmdale City Library to Host Books and Barks

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...

Classics Book Club to Discuss Pulitzer-Prize Winning Novel

The Palmdale City Library’s Classics Book Club will discuss the novel The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever, Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m, at the library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd.

    Originally published in 1957, ...

City of Palmdale to Host Halloween Events

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 55^th St. East, on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Admission ...

Free Presentation on Depression by L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free presentation on Depression: Symptoms and Treatment, provided by L.A. County Department of Mental Health on Monday, Oct.  21 at 6:30 pm. Admission is free.

“Dep...

City to Host Howl-O-Ween Event at Yellen Dog Park October 19

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...

City of Palmdale Secures $361,243 from the CA DOJ to Combat Illegal Tobacco Use Among Minors

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...

City of Palmdale’s State of the Community Slated for October 24

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.

This year&a...

Road Construction Update: Week of Oct. 14-20

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

Poncitlán Square to Host the AV Annual Community Resource Fair

The City of Palmdale will host the 14^th annual AV Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Poncitlán Square, located at 38315 9^th St. East in Palmdale.

The resource fair will provide information on family services, ...

Calm Your Mind & Energize Your Body With Yoga at the Palmdale City Library

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...

Fall Crafts at Palmdale City Library

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,&...

Palmdale Oasis Pool to Host Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Meet & Greet for Local Author

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.

            T...

AV Heart Walk Coming to Pelona Vista Park

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host Wii U Tournament

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...

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark to Host Full Moon Tour October13

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...

Mosaic Stage Performers for Kaleidoscope: Art & Music Festival Announced

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...

Legacy Commons to Host AVTA Travel Training

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.

Representativ...

MA: Road Construction Update - Week of October 7 through 13

                                           ROAD CONSTRUCT...

Artisans Announced for Kaleidoscope: Art & Music Festival

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...

Food Vendors Announced for Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival

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...

Palmdale City Library to Host STEAM Program

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...

All About Love: New Visions

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...

Pippin Coming to The Palmdale Playhouse

The Palmdale Playhouse and Palmdale Repertory Theatre will present two weekends of performances of Pippin at the Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th St. East.

Showtimes are Friday, Oct.18 and 25 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunda...

Kindness Rocks Returns to the Palmdale City Library

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.

    &nb...

Palmdale City Library to Host Game and Karaoke Event

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.

&...

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Coming to Poncitlán Square

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 9^th St. East in Palmdale. Admission and parking are free.

The celebration ...

Palmdale Playhouse to Host Halloween Makeup Workshop

The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10^th 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...

Tapestry Stage Musical Acts Announced for Kaleidoscope: Art & Festival

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...

Palmdale Delegation Visits Sister City Poncitlán to Celebrate 45th Anniversary

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...