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04/28/2026

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04/28/2026

Police and fire crews responded after a car crashed into an El Pollo Loco on the 3000 block of Rancho Vista Blvd in Palmdale. Initial reports indicate injuries, but the extent is still unclear. Video from the scene shows emergency vehicles surrounding the restaurant as responders work the area. No word yet on what led up to the crash.

04/25/2026

The farmers market in Sam Yellen Park is getting a fresh start.

Beginning Friday, May 1, vendors are setting up at the newly renovated park at 5100 E. Ave. S, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods, and local food vendors into a bigger, updated space. The city is also adding live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the mix.

Live music lineup includes:
• May 1 — Jazz Moves Band
• May 15 — Senolavie (pop punk)
• June 5 — Rayford Bros Band (rock, R&B, surf, blues, country)
• Aug. 7 — Mariachi Herencia Cardenas
• Sept. 4 — On Tap Band

Separately, the city is rolling out “America 250” events throughout the year, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with community activities and themed celebrations.

Heads up: some park restrooms will be temporarily closed for upgrades at Marie Kerr Park and Pelona Vista Park on select weekdays in May, but portable restrooms will be available.

04/25/2026

The farmers market in Sam Yellen Park is getting a fresh start.

Beginning Friday, May 1, vendors are setting up at the newly renovated park at 5100 E. Ave. S, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods, and local food vendors into a bigger, updated space. The city is also adding live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the mix.

Live music lineup includes:
• May 1 — Jazz Moves Band
• May 15 — Senolavie (pop punk)
• June 5 — Rayford Bros Band (rock, R&B, surf, blues, country)
• Aug. 7 — Mariachi Herencia Cardenas
• Sept. 4 — On Tap Band

Separately, the city is rolling out “America 250” events throughout the year, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with community activities and themed celebrations.

Heads up: some park restrooms will be temporarily closed for upgrades at Marie Kerr Park and Pelona Vista Park on select weekdays in May, but portable restrooms will be available.

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04/17/2026

Firefighters are actively working a vegetation fire near the 60th Street West and Avenue I area in Lancaster after multiple 911 calls reported a loud explosion just before the flames started.

The fire has grown to about 20 acres and is moving through light brush, with conditions allowing it to spread quickly. A second fire has also been reported nearby to the north, prompting additional crews to respond as both areas are monitored.

Authorities say the fire remains active with no containment reported so far. It’s still unclear whether the reported explosion is connected to the fire.

03/26/2026

A man was found dead early Thursday morning in a remote area of the Antelope Valley, prompting a homicide investigation.

The discovery was reported around 2:30 a.m. near 195th Street East and Pearblossom Highway in Llano. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

So far, authorities have not identified the victim or said how long the body had been there. It’s also unclear what led to his death.

The location is less than 15 miles from where three people were killed in a shooting last year, adding more attention to the area as investigators work to figure out what happened.

03/20/2026

Los Angeles County officials are in the middle of what may become the largest animal rescue operation in U.S. history, after nearly 700 animals were found on a property in the Antelope Valley. Investigators say around 400 dogs and 300 cats were being kept under the care of a local rescue operator. Dozens of Animal Care and Control personnel, along with assisting agencies, responded to the scene to begin removing the animals and providing urgent medical treatment. Officials say many of the animals required immediate care as the investigation into the situation continues.

03/11/2026

Federal authorities reportedly warned law enforcement agencies in California that Iran had considered launching a drone attack from a vessel positioned off the U.S. West Coast. According to a report citing an FBI alert, the plan allegedly involved unmanned aerial vehicles targeting unspecified locations in California if the United States carried out military strikes against Iran. Officials say there is no information about specific targets, timing, or individuals involved. State officials say they are coordinating with federal agencies to monitor the situation.

02/20/2026

A 67-year-old Caltech research scientist has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting at his home in Llano.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Carl Grillmair died Feb. 16 from a gunshot wound to the torso. His death has been ruled a homicide.

Deputies responded around 6:10 a.m. to the 30700 block of 165th Street East after reports of a shooting. Grillmair was pronounced dead at the scene.

Grillmair worked at Caltech’s Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) and was widely respected in the astronomy field. Colleagues credit him with helping analyze data from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, identifying water signatures on distant planets, and discovering stellar streams that provided insight into how the Milky Way formed.

No suspect information has been released. The motive remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 or submit an anonymous tip through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

02/10/2026

Lancaster Standoff Ends With Man Found Dead Inside Blue Sky Court Home

LANCASTER — A more than 15-hour standoff in a Lancaster neighborhood ended Tuesday morning when deputies found a man dead inside a home near Blue Sky Court and Engle Way.

Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded around 3:30 p.m. Monday to reports of a barricaded, armed suspect at a residence on Blue Sky Court. After arriving, they requested assistance from the department’s Special Enforcement Bureau, which took over tactical operations at the scene.

A Crisis Negotiation Team attempted to communicate with the suspect overnight in an effort to resolve the situation peacefully, according to authorities. As a precaution, nearby homes were evacuated.

During the standoff, Avenue J-8 was shut down between 21st Street West and 25th Street West.

Around 5:45 a.m., a shot may have been heard. Shortly afterward, Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives were called to investigate. The barricade was declared over about an hour later, when deputies located the man deceased inside the residence.

No additional details about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately released.

01/28/2026

The mother said her 25-year-old daughter and her 18-year-old son were both killed when a vehicle crossed the centerline and crashed into them head-on. The at-fault driver also died.