Antelope Valley Press

The Antelope Valley Press, commonly known as the Valley Press or AV Press by its team and local residents, is the top daily newspaper in Palmdale, California. This family-owned publication started out as a weekly newspaper back in 1915.

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Rubio eyes State Department overhaul

1 day ago | avpress.com | Farnoush Amiri |Matthew Lee |Ellen Knickmeyer

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the US by 15% while closing and consolidating more than 100 bureaus worldwide as part of the Trump administration’s “America First” mandate.
AVUHSD board passes new charter

2 days ago | avpress.com | Julie Drake

LANCASTER — Antelope Valley Union High School District’s governing board approved the renewal charter petition for the Academies of the Antelope Valley dependent charter school that will extend the school’s charter term for another five years. The renewal assures the continued operation of SOAR and Knight preparatory academies and the Virtual Academy through June 30. The board voted 4-0 Thursday night, with trustee Rosemary Mann absent.
Community resilience emphasized

5 days ago | avpress.com | Julie Drake

LANCASTER — Antelope Valley College hosted a Resilience and Readiness symposium April 11 organized by the nonprofit Edwards Air Force Base Civilian/Military Support Group to address community resilience and readiness. Brig. Gen. Douglas P. Wickert, 412th Test Wing Commander at Edwards AFB, served as the keynote speaker. Rep. Vincent Fong. R-Bakersfield, and Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, also addressed the crowd. “I want to thank Brig. Gen.
Lancaster might revoke bar’s permit

5 days ago | avpress.com | Julie Drake

LANCASTER — The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing Monday to consider initiating revocation procedures for a conditional use permit and the approved status of alcoholic beverage establishment The King Bar. The bar, at 2822 East Ave. I, was previously operated as The Trap Bar, from approximately 1997 until 2019, and similar uses prior to that, according to a staff report by Senior Planner Kendall Brekke.
Cal City to hear final comments on map

5 days ago | avpress.com | Allison Gatlin

CALIFORNIA CITY — California City residents have a final opportunity to weigh in on the proposed district map for electing council members during a public hearing on Tuesday. At the conclusion of the hearing, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 21000 Hacienda Blvd., the council is expected to make a final decision on the council district boundaries and the sequence for electing council members in the new districts.
‘Golden Girls’ inspired novel is nostalgic nugget

6 days ago | avpress.com | Terry Tang

In 1985, a sitcom about four women who were considered past their prime debuted in prime time. “The Golden Girls” turned out to be a ratings hit for NBC for seven seasons. After 40 years, people of all ages are still thanking Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Betty White for being their friend. The comedy continues to find fans on Hulu and has spawned a pop-up restaurant and a fan convention.
Stadium lands new parking agreement

6 days ago | avpress.com | Julie Drake

LANCASTER — The AV Alta Football Club is 2-0 at Lancaster Municipal Stadium, and fans may find parking for home games easier thanks to an agreement between the city and Antelope Valley Soccer LLC. The City Council on April 8 approved an agreement with AV Soccer LLC good for up to three years for the use of city-owned parcels around the stadium for parking. There was no prior discussion, as the item was part of the consent calendar.
Palmdale planning plenty of art projects around town

6 days ago | avpress.com | Allison Gatlin

PALMDALE — The City of Palmdale’s public art program is set to continue adding color and vibrancy to the city’s public spaces in the coming year, with a slate of projects including sculptures, mosaics and murals, along with providing mentorship to artists and mapping the existing artwork across the city.
Another entity joins hydrogen board

6 days ago | avpress.com | Julie Drake

CITY OF INDUSTRY — First Public Hydrogen Authority has a new member after the authority’s board unanimously adopted a resolution Thursday to approve and authorize the Rowland Water District to enter into the joint exercise of powers agreement for the entity. First Public Hydrogen Authority, also known as FPH2, is the first public hydrogen utility in the United States.
College board eliminates 3 staff positions

1 week ago | avpress.com | Julie Drake

LANCASTER — Antelope Valley Community College District’s governing board abolished three confidential, management, supervisor and administrator positions and nine vacant classified positions at Monday’s meeting. The confidential, management, supervisor and administrator, or CMSA, positions abolished were the general counsel, paralegal/legal assistant and project supervisor, first-year experience/second-year experience. The project supervisor is the only position currently occupied.