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Palmdale Named Finalist for Business-Friendly City Award

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Aerospace growth, workforce pipelines and small-business support put Palmdale in a countywide spotlight

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Chimbole Center Renovation Begins in Palmdale

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A long-closed community landmark starts a major restoration tied to the Palmdale City Library

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AVC Career Fair Connects Local Job Seekers With Employers

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Two targeted sessions bring technical, public safety, healthcare, education and business careers together

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Antelope Valley Walls Adds 10 New Murals for 10th Anniversary

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Public art expands across Lancaster as a decade-long mural project enters its next chapter

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Quartz Hill Kicks Off October With Gardens, Neighbors and Halloween Fun

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Quartz Hill events this October bring together local gardeners, families and neighborhood Halloween fun in a community-focused lineup.

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Palmdale Packs October With Family-Friendly Things to Do

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Palmdale events fill the October calendar with free family activities, seasonal programs, pet events and entertainment across the city.

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Get Found This Holiday Season: A Small Business Checklist for Antelope Valley Owners

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A holiday marketing checklist for Lancaster, Palmdale and Quartz Hill businesses: Google holiday hours, reviews, Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 and free local help.

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Tehachapi Day Trip: Apples, Trains and Fall Fun an Hour From the Antelope Valley

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Plan a family day trip from Lancaster or Palmdale to Tehachapi: apple orchards, the famous Tehachapi Loop, a free railroad museum and the Oct. 10 Apple Festival.

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Antelope Valley Fair Heads Into Its Final Weekend

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The Antelope Valley Fair is in its final weekend in Lancaster, giving local families four more days to enjoy one of the AV’s biggest annual traditions.

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Fall in the Antelope Valley: Pumpkin Patches, Festivals and October Fun

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October 2026 family events in the Antelope Valley: the AV Fair's final weekend, Palmdale's free Kaleidoscope Fall Frenzy, a Lancaster pumpkin patch and more.

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Best Walking Trails in the Antelope Valley: Scenic Paths, Desert Views & Local Outdoor Spots

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Discover some of the best walking trails in the Antelope Valley, including peaceful desert preserves, scenic foothill paths, Joshua tree landscapes, wildflower views, and easy outdoor spots in Palmdale, Lancaster, Lake Los Angeles, and surrounding AV communities.

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Antelope Valley's Shopping Scene Is Changing Fast — Are Local Stores Keeping Up?

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How Antelope Valley shoppers are reshaping the local economy—one purchase at a time.

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Palmdale Secures $2 Million Federal Grant for Rancho Vista Boulevard Grade Separation

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Palmdale receives $2 million federal funding to advance the Rancho Vista Boulevard Grade Separation project, enhancing safety and boosting the local economy.

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