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Kern governments weigh in on Cadiz water pipeline

Nov 12, 2026 | Water, Featured

CADIZ — In August, the company that proposes delivering water from a remote community in the eastern Mojave Desert to Kern County, reported executing construction contracts guaranteeing a maximum project cost of about $403.3 million and late last month it said the...

Students stage original musical revue ‘Ghostlight’

Production marks return of musical theatre coursework to Antelope Valley College after 12 years

30th year for Rosamond Parade of Lights on Dec. 5

Chamber of Commerce seeking vendors and sponsors

Antelope Valley College lands NASA hub, ASCEND grant and ABET accreditation

AVC will lead a Southern California NASA workforce partnership, expand aerospace training at Fox Field and has earned accreditation for its BA program

Navy therapist picked for advanced course

Lt. Joshua Bagley was one of eight Navy physical therapists chosen for course on treating service members’ neuromusculoskeletal injuries

Kern governments weigh in on Cadiz water pipeline

Kern County’s support for the Mojave Groundwater Bank is contingent on reviews, while environmental groups and tribes challenge the federal right-of-way in court

Lancaster Pet & Reptile Expo set for Nov. 14-15 at AV Fairgrounds

Reptiles, exotic animals, pet adoptions and live shows fill two buildings; one ticket covers both

38 couples say ‘I Boo’ at Calico Ghost Town Halloween event

San Bernardino County’s third annual Halloween marriage celebration drew couples, families and friends to the historic Old West setting

Sign up now for Tehachapi’sTurkey Trot 5K

Kids Half Miler added to this year’s Nov. 21 event at Brite Lake

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Antelope Valley College lands NASA hub, ASCEND grant and ABET accreditation

Nov 12, 2026 | Education & Workforce Development

LANCASTER — Antelope Valley College announced three aerospace workforce developments late last month. In news releases, the college said it has been selected to lead a Southern California NASA workforce hub, awarded a $1.19 million grant to expand aerospace training,...

Navy therapist picked for advanced course

Nov 12, 2026 | Aerospace & Defense

TWENTYNINE PALMS — Lt. Joshua Bagley, a physical therapist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms, was among eight Navy physical therapists selected to attend the COL Douglas A. Kersey Advanced Clinical & Operational...

Kern governments weigh in on Cadiz water pipeline

Nov 12, 2026 | Water, Featured

BLM unveils critical minerals screening tool

Nov 11, 2026 | Energy & Mining

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management on Nov. 4 announced a new interactive Critical Minerals Screening Tool intended to help industry and state partners identify known critical minerals resources and speed their development on public lands. “As our nation moves...

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Students stage original musical revue ‘Ghostlight’

Nov 12, 2026 | Culture & Lifestyle

LANCASTER — Antelope Valley College Theatre Arts will present “Ghostlight: Musical Theatre Reimagined,” an original devised musical revue created by AVC students, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and Thursday, Nov. 19. Both performances will be in the Black Box...

30th year for Rosamond Parade of Lights on Dec. 5

Nov 12, 2026 | Community & Quality of Life

ROSAMOND — The Rosamond Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 30th annual Parade of Lights, set for Saturday, Dec. 5. The chamber says it welcomes a variety of vendors, from crafts and handmade goods to food. Vendors and sponsors can sign up online. All food...

Lancaster Pet & Reptile Expo set for Nov. 14-15 at AV Fairgrounds

Nov 11, 2026 | Community & Quality of Life

LANCASTER — The Lancaster Pet & Reptile Expo will fill two buildings at the AV Fair & Event Center in Lancaster with reptiles, exotic animals, pet adoptions and live animal shows on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. The expo will run from 10 a.m. to 5...

38 couples say ‘I Boo’ at Calico Ghost Town Halloween event

Nov 11, 2026 | Community & Quality of Life

YERMO — Thirty-eight couples were married at Calico Ghost Town on Saturday, Oct. 31, during the third annual “I Boo” Halloween Marriage Services event, according to a Nov. 10 news release from San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales. The...