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Announcements February 2025
| The City of Palmdale Receives $2 Million Award for Parks and Open Spaces |
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is excited to announce that the Parks and Recreation department has received $2 million from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District through the Measure A Parkland Acquisition Grant Program. This competitive program funds property acquisition for projects centered around parks, trails and green spaces in high-need communities throughout Los Angeles County.
Palmdale received the highest grant amount, alongside Baldwin Park, City of LA (Sylmar) and the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation (Walnut Park). The Measure A grants, totaling $17 million, are the largest parkland expansion effort in the district’s 31-year history. It will deliver 623 acres of new parkland in Los Angeles County created by 13 projects across each supervisorial district.
“Receiving this funding is a significant step toward improving our community’s access to open space,” said Mayor Richard J. Loa. “Our City takes great pride in its beautiful landscape and we are focused on preserving it for our residents to enjoy.”
Palmdale plans to expand its equestrian amenities at Tejon Park and acquiring property is the first step toward that goal. The purchase process is projected to be complete by September, making way for the next phase of development.
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Posted on Feb 28, 2025 10:53am by admin
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| Palmdale Stands Strong on Crime: City Seizes Misused Handicap Placards |
PALMDALE, CA — In a targeted enforcement effort, the City of Palmdale’s Public Safety department, in conjunction with Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, recently confiscated approximately 157 handicap placards from motorists who were found to have misused the placards illegally and were in violation of the California Vehicle Code. These apprehensions are the most recent developments in Palmdale's “tough on crime” stance.
“Our commitment to combating crime remains steadfast,” said Mayor Richard J. Loa. “It is especially important that individuals who require a handicap placard can trust their City to uphold its pledge, ensuring that only those who are truly eligible receive this essential benefit.”
Most of the violations involved motorists illegally using a handicap placard not registered to them. The registered owner of a handicap placard must be present when displaying the placard in a marked handicap space. In California, using someone else’s handicap placard is illegal and comes with a hefty fine of approximately $522.00.
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Posted on Feb 27, 2025 11:18am by admin
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| Proactively Safe: Palmdale’s Robust Public Safety Initiatives Yield Results |
PALMDALE, CA — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) has released 2024 Part 1 Crime Statistics for the City of Palmdale, offering a full year perspective on criminal activity across Antelope Valley. The standardized data highlights key public safety wins. Part 1 crimes, categorized as either violent or property crimes, are serious offenses that include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. This report emphasizes the City’s proactive approach to criminal apprehension, showcasing how enhanced community programs and technology-driven enforcement strategies are making Palmdale the safest city in the Antelope Valley.
January 2025 showed dropping crime rates with crimes against person in Palmdale decreasing by 16.28% compared to January 2024. Total Part 1 Crimes against person and property decreased by 1.5% in this comparison period. Specifically, homicides, rape and aggravated assault dropped by 100%, 33.3% and 8.1%, respectively.
“Public safety remains our top priority, and these statistics reaffirm the importance of our relentless efforts to take down criminals,” said Mayor Richard J. Loa. “While we’re not done yet, these numbers show that our crime rates are lower than those in surrounding areas, thanks to the strong priority we place on innovative public safety technology and expanding resources.”
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Posted on Feb 26, 2025 00:03am by admin
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| City of Palmdale Seeks Local Vendors for Kaleidoscope Fall Frenzy |
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is inviting vendors to participate in the highly anticipated Kaleidoscope Fall Frenzy, set to take place on Friday, Oct.10 and Saturday, Oct.11 at the Palmdale Amphitheater. This hallmark event offers individuals a unique opportunity to showcase their goods and talents to thousands.
“This festival is one of the most exciting events of the year in the Antelope Valley,” said Mayor Richard J. Loa. “We encourage artists, makers and entrepreneurs to take advantage of our early bird pricing and this incredible opportunity to showcase their work and connect with the community.”
The City is looking for vendors across five key categories: Fresh Made Vendors, Vendors, Professional Artists and Junior Makers.
The Fresh Made Market is ideal for culinary, home and beauty artisans, including cottage industry and farmers market vendors. Eligible products include handmade candles, home scents, skin and body care items, baked and canned goods, salsas, sauces and other traditional farmers market offerings.
Vendors can sell handmade, personally designed items such as fashion accessories, children’s toys, home goods, pottery, macramé, décor, blankets, fall wreaths and other unique handcrafted products. This can also resale vendors curated swap-meet-style sellers, featuring brands like Young Living, DoTerra and Mary Kay.
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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 10:47am by admin
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| Congressman Whitesides' Weekly Update: Feb. 21, 2025 |
I spent the week back home in California, meeting with members of the community and activists from across the state to discuss key issues affecting our district. As I prepare to head to Washington on Monday, I will take what I’ve learned from our conversations to fight for our community’s best interests in Congress.
Many of you have contacted my office concerned about the recent string of aviation accidents. There have been 5 major plane crashes this year which combined have claimed over 85 lives. Now is not the time to be making cuts to essential agencies, like the FAA, that keep us safe. I believe the current Administration, including the Secretary of Transportation, should focus more on rapidly investigating these accidents, understanding if there are any common themes or causes, and putting into place corrective measures to keep the public safe.
HOSTING MY FIRST TOWN HALL
Yesterday, I held my first virtual town hall to discuss the recent federal actions taken by the new Administration. I spoke with experts from the House Budget Committee and local leaders in education, health care, and veterans services to answer your questions and examine the direct impact these actions could have on our district.
Everyone can agree we want our government to run more efficiently, but recent decisions to cut staff and gut federal agencies will put vulnerable populations – such as our children, seniors and veterans – at risk.
If you missed the town hall, I will be holding more in the future. If you have more questions or want to connect with my office, please reach out to me at whitesides.house.gov/contact.
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Posted on Feb 22, 2025 08:10am by admin
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| Help Us Slam the Scam |
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.
Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by:
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Posted on Feb 22, 2025 08:00am by admin
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| Applications Open for Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control Board |
PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale is pleased to announce that applications are open for a trustee to serve on the Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control Board.
Meetings are held at 4 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at 42624 6th St. East in Lancaster. Applicants must be registered voters and residents of Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District. Trustees will receive a compensation of $100 per meeting.
“We are excited to open applications for this essential position on the board,” said Mayor Richard J. Loa. “This key role helps safeguard the health and well-being of our community, and I encourage qualified applicants to apply and get involved in this vital space.”
The Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control Board was established in 1958 and proudly works to protect public health, enhance outdoor recreation and support economic development through mosquito abatement. Responsibilities of the trustee include attending meetings, hearings, District events, overseeing the District’s budget, reviewing financial reports and ensuring responsible use of funds. Members of the board must work collaboratively with other trustees, staff and community stakeholders.
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Posted on Feb 22, 2025 07:47am by admin
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