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Announcements October 2024
| Palmdale Celebrates Trailblazing Partnership with Together California to Revolutionize Foster Care |
PALMDALE, CA – A new era of foster care is taking shape in Palmdale! On Tuesday, Oct. 28, City leadership joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Together California’s visionary co-founders, Dr. Eric Esrailian and Christian Bale, and Executive Director Tim McCormick to introduce an innovative foster care model launching right here in our City in 2025. This partnership is made possible under the leadership of Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who is the impetus for bringing this program to Palmdale.
“Taking care of our children is the most important work we can do, and we are honored that Palmdale has been chosen as the launch site for this first-of-its-kind foster care initiative in California,” said Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop. “Our community is proud to be a trailblazer in this space, building a brighter future for the next generation.”
City Councilmembers Eric Ohlsen and Andrea Alarcón also attended the announcement, emphasizing the City’s commitment to this transformative partnership.
Together California acquired a 4.67-acre site adjacent to William J. McAdam Park in 2022, its first location on the West Coast. Offering pioneering care designed to keep foster siblings together, the “village” will feature 12 three-bedroom townhomes, each housing six children. A full-time, professionally trained foster parent will provide care and support. Studio apartments will be available to provide temporary housing for birth parents and transitional housing for children aging out of foster care. A 7,000-square-foot community center that will offer enriching programs and services to the entire community is part of the project. Award-winning architecture firm AC Martin is partnering with Together California to design the village.
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Posted on Oct 31, 2024 13:38pm by admin
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| Brew Up Some Fun This Fall at the 2024 Field of Drafts! |
Experience an Elevated Festival of Craft Beer and Local Wine at the AV Fair & Event Center on November 2
Lancaster, CA. October 31, 2024 – Get ready to toast to a new chapter of craft beer and wine at the highly anticipated Field of Drafts! This year, the beloved festival takes on a fresh twist as it moves to the AV Fair & Event Center on Saturday, November 2. From 1 to 5 p.m., join us for an exciting celebration of brews and wine, live entertainment, and delectable food, all in a vibrant new setting.
“Our annual Field of Drafts event has always been a highlight of the year, and this year’s move to the AV Fair & Event Center offers a fantastic new backdrop for our celebration,” said Mayor R. Rex Parris. “With an enhanced focus on local wineries and a lively lineup of entertainment, this year’s festival promises to be a standout experience for all attendees.”
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Posted on Oct 31, 2024 13:05pm by admin
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| Palmdale Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Sports Field at Sam Yellen Park |
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is excited to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly finished sports field at Sam Yellen Park, located at 5100 E. Ave. S. Residents are invited to pick the dirt out of their cleats and celebrate this important addition to our local park facilities on Friday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
“We are thrilled to open this new field for Palmdale and announce our major sponsorship of AV ALTA FC Youth Academy,” said Mayor Austin Bishop. “The upcoming ceremony will be the first of many events and games, drawing our tight-knit community even closer. We are excited to bring this vision to life for our residents.”
As one element of Palmdale’s $19 million investment to expand Sam Yellen Park, the field is designed for soccer and other recreational activities, introducing a new space for both organized and casual play that will support local youth sports and active lifestyles.
The City is also excited to welcome AV ALTA FC Youth Academy, whose players will take the field for practice immediately following the ceremony. This sponsorship initiative will provide a unique opportunity for the next generation of players to forge a clear path toward their athletic and personal goals, empowering them to reach new heights.
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Posted on Oct 31, 2024 12:10pm by admin
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| Palmdale Leaders Share Expertise at League of California Cities Annual Conference |
PALMDALE, CA – The City of Palmdale demonstrated its leadership in municipal innovation and community engagement at the 2024 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference and Expo, held October 16-18 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Mayor Austin Bishop, City Manager Ronda Perez and Deputy City Manager Nardy Lopez were among the distinguished speakers at this gathering of California’s municipal leaders, sharing Palmdale’s successful initiatives and forward-thinking approaches to contemporary urban challenges.
Bishop was selected as the City’s voting delegate to represent Palmdale in the League of California Cities Annual General Assembly. During the General Assembly, voting delegates debate and consider proposals to become official Cal Cities policy. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control. Moreover, Bishop’s role as a voting delegate allowed him the opportunity to attend informative sessions and keynote speakers highlighting major factors facing local governments.
“Our participation in this conference reflects Palmdale’s continued dedication to spearheading innovation, sharing best practices and learning from other municipalities," said Mayor Austin Bishop. “The insights gained and shared will directly benefit our community as we continue to implement groundbreaking solutions for Palmdale’s future.”
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Posted on Oct 24, 2024 16:17pm by admin
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| Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) Hospital Enhances MRI System with Cutting-Edge AI Technology |
LANCASTER, CA - As 1 of only 10 facilities in Southern California equipped with this cutting-edge technology, Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) is excited to announce the upgrade of its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system with the installation of the SIGNA™ Artist Lift 1.5T MR system. This new, advanced technology represents a significant advancement in diagnostic imaging, offering enhanced precision, and 50% faster scanning time, which makes for a more comfortable experience for patients.
“We are consistently looking for ways to improve the patient experience without taking short cuts on their quality of care, and this recent upgrade is evident of that commitment”, says Edward Mirzabegian, Chief Executive Officer, Antelope Valley Medical Center. “Already used internationally, we’re proud to be one of the first to use this technology here in California.”
Designed with patients in mind, the SIGNA™ Artist offers shorter scan times and a more calming experience with less noise. It features special, lightweight AIR™ Coils that feel like a blanket for improved patient comfort. The system also offers solutions to patients whose medical conditions previously excluded them from MRI scanning, including those with claustrophobia, tremors, dementia, emergent and post stroke patients and patients needing multiple scans.
Enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the system produces images that are up to 60% sharper than those of older machines. Our radiologists can clearly see small changes, allowing them to diagnose illnesses more easily and confidently, resulting in our attending physicians receiving more accurate and detailed images of the brain, spine, musculoskeletal system, and internal organs. Patients ultimately benefit by receiving a more focused treatment plan and quicker decisions about their care.
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Posted on Oct 23, 2024 14:04pm by admin
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| City of Palmdale Selects Willdan as Consultant for New Innovation and Smart City Program |
PALMDALE, CA —The City of Palmdale has selected Willdan Group, Inc., as the consultant to lead a new program focused on innovative solutions and smart city development. Under this three-year contract, Willdan will assist City staff in developing the projects framework and identifying funding or revenue sources for alternative technology and innovative energy projects that address key infrastructure challenges.
The program fosters applying, testing and evaluating new ideas in real environments. Potential projects include enhancements for energy technologies, public safety, smart technology, connectivity, health and safety, mobility, alternative energy, complex development and water.
“The City of Palmdale is building a future for residents that honors small-town values while also providing innovation as we grow,” said Mayor Austin Bishop. “We’re in the process of choosing partners who can help define and support our vision while responsibility delivering the most with each tax dollar. Willdan’s broad experience in energy and municipal services represented the best value to the City and the future of our residents.”
The City is enthusiastic about this partnership with Willdan. Willdan has over 60 years of experience and expertise in areas such as economic development, project implementation, energy engineering and advanced technologies. This contract will allow the Willdan team to apply their talents to drive visionary and financially practical initiatives that are essential to the longevity of the Palmdale community.
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Posted on Oct 23, 2024 12:11pm by admin
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| Palmdale Wins First Place Award for Environmental Documentary |
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is thrilled to announce that its documentary, “The Great Food Rescue,” won first place in the Environmental category of the Southern California and Nevada (SCAN) National Association of Telecommunications Officers of America (NATOA) Star Awards, hosted by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).
The City accepted the accolade on September 26 at the Star Awards Banquet held on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, during the SCAN-NATOA Spring Conference. Palmdale’s in-house Communications and Innovation and Environmental divisions collaborated to produce the 20-minute documentary that highlights the City’s efforts to partner with local businesses and organizations to recover food and distribute it to those facing food insecurity in the community.
“I am very proud of our Communications and Environmental divisions for coming together to produce an educational documentary that sheds light on the challenges of food insecurity and showcases how the City is making a difference with SAVES,” said Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop. “Receiving this award emphasizes our commitment to edible food recovery and our dedication to serving all members of the community in partnership with local organizations.”
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Posted on Oct 22, 2024 16:22pm by admin
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