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Body Discovered in Burning Car in East Palmdale
PALMDALE, CA — A body was discovered inside a burned car early Tuesday morning, prompting an active investigation by local authorities. The discovery has raised questions and concerns in the community as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The burned car was found in the early hours of Tuesday morning in a residential area of Palmdale. Firefighters responded to reports of a vehicle fire and, upon extinguishing the flames, discovered th
Richard Sykes
9 hours ago1 min read
City of Lancaster, Law Enforcement Conduct Encampment Cleanup Near Avenue K and 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA — City crews, alongside local law enforcement, conducted a cleanup operation Tuesday at homeless encampments located near the corners of Avenue K and 15th Street West. The effort involved the City of Lancaster , Lancaster Police Department , and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department , who were on site to oversee the operation and ensure it was carried out safely and in accordance with local procedures. According to officials on scene, individuals living
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Veteran-Owned Palmdale Firestone Marks Decades of Service with Experience, Honesty, and a Can‑Do Attitude
PALMDALE, CA — At Palmdale Firestone, longevity isn’t just a statistic — it’s the culture. For DJ, who has worked at the shop since 1997, the years have added up quickly. “I’ve worked here since 1997, which is a long, long time ago,” he said with a laugh. “I’m still here. It’s a life sentence.” Palmdale Firestone is located at 2641 E Palmdale Blvd. in the Bridgestone building. The Palmdale location, opened in 1987, has become a fixture in the community, known for its deep
Richard Sykes
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Will the 14 Freeway Construction Ever End? Asking For a Friend...
A lighthearted opinion piece from Richard Sykes, who has spent far too much time staring at brake lights between Technology Drive and Avenue A. Here ’s the truth, the 14 Freeway construction between Palmdale and Lancaster has been going on so long that future archaeologists may one day study it as a “long‑duration regional ritual.” And yes, Caltrans does say it’s for our own good — smoother pavement, longer‑lasting lanes, better ride quality — but at this point, most of us ar
Richard Sykes
6 days ago2 min read
Inside Minnesota’s Expanding Fraud Scandals: A Deep Investigation Into Money, Influence, and the Political Fallout
By Richard Sykes — Special Investigative Report ST. PAUL, MN — What began as a single federal indictment in 2022 has now widened into one of the largest public‑funds fraud investigations in modern U.S. history. Minnesota, long viewed as a model of social‑service generosity, is now the epicenter of sprawling federal probes into child‑nutrition programs, daycare subsidies, and other safety‑net systems — with investigators warning that the cases uncovered so far represent only
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Local Bike Shop Owner, Paul Avila, Keeps Lancaster Rolling With Experience, Service, and Solutions
LANCASTER, CA —In a city where thorns, debris, and long stretches of road can take a toll on two wheels, one Lancaster bike shop has quietly become a go-to place for keeping riders moving. Paul Avila, owner of Paul's Squeaky Wheel Bike Shop in Lancaster. Now in its third year at this location — and under current ownership for just over a year — the shop is owned and operated by Paul Avila , a longtime bike industry professional whose focus is simple: fix bikes the right way.
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