Antelope Valley
Coverage of Antelope Valley in the Nexus archive.
- San Bernardino County deputy shot in Antelope Valley
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy was shot and airlifted to the hospital in Antelope Valley. Officials confirmed crews responded to the 13000 block of East Avenue R, but details about the incident remain unclear.
- 3 injured in shooting at Palmdale pool party, search for the suspect underway
Three people were injured in a shooting at a pool party in Palmdale, Antelope Valley on Friday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Authorities are searching for the suspect.
- Antelope Valley woman burned 2-year-old son with scalding water before his death, complaint says
An Antelope Valley woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, according to a criminal complaint. The incident involved scalding water, as stated in the complaint.
- Conflicting reports on how Summit Fire started in Antelope Valley
Fire crews are working to fully extinguish the Summit Fire in the Antelope Valley community of Llano. There are conflicting reports on how the fire started.
- Foster parent mourns Antelope Valley toddler whose mother is charged with his murder
A former foster parent expresses grief over the death of a 2-year-old Antelope Valley boy she raised for nine months. The child's mother has been charged with his murder.
- LA County Officials Urge Mosquito Precautions After First Human West Nile Case
Los Angeles County officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus this year, urging residents to take mosquito precautions. An Antelope Valley resident was hospitalized with West Nile virus encephalitis after symptoms began in late June.
- L.A. County confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
Los Angeles County confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for the 2026 season. The Antelope Valley resident is hospitalized with West Nile virus encephalitis after symptoms began in June.
- Crews gain upper hand on Summit fire; evacuation orders in Antelope Valley lifted
Crews have gained control of the Summit fire, leading to the lifting of evacuation orders in Antelope Valley. The fire has destroyed one home and damaged two others near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line.
- Crews gain upper hand on Summit fire; evacuation orders in Antelope Valley lifted
Crews have gained control over the Summit fire near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, leading to lifted evacuation orders in Antelope Valley. The fire destroyed one home and damaged two others.
- Summit Fire forward progress stopped; containment increases to 15% as crews monitor changing weather
Summit Fire's forward progress has stopped with containment at 15%, and the fire has burned 2,690 acres in Antelope Valley. Crews are monitoring changing weather conditions.
- Second Antelope Valley fire burns 188 acres
Antelope Valley residents already on alert due to the Summit Fire faced a second blaze, the Juno fire, which burned 188 acres. The Juno fire added to existing concerns in the area.
- Second Antelope Valley fire burns 188 acres
Residents in Antelope Valley, already on alert due to the Summit Fire, faced a second fire called the Juno fire, which burned 188 acres. The Juno fire is the latest incident in the area.
- 2nd brush fire in Antelope Valley triggers evacuation warning for some Fairmont residents
A second brush fire emerged in Antelope Valley on Saturday evening, prompting evacuation warnings for some Fairmont residents. The incident marks a recurrence of wildfire activity in the region.
- Evacuation orders, warnings in place as Summit Fire grows to 2,677 acres
A brush fire in the Antelope Valley community of Llano has burned 2,677 acres, prompting evacuation orders and warnings. The Summit Fire erupted amid mid-90-degree temperatures.
- Summit Fire triggers evacuations in Antelope Valley
The Summit Fire in Antelope Valley and Angeles National Forest has triggered evacuation orders, burning over 1,600 acres with no containment reported. L.A. County and Angeles National Forest fire crews are working to contain the blaze, which threatens structures but has not caused injuries or deaths.
- Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 1,600 acres, prompts evacuations
A brush fire ignited in the Antelope Valley community of Llano on Friday during mid-90-degree temperatures, burning 1,300 acres. The wildfire has prompted evacuations in the area.
- Fast-moving wildfire explodes in Antelope Valley forcing evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire, the Summit Fire, broke out in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations and threatening homes. The fire spread across 800 acres, reaching the Angeles National Forest, with firefighters responding to the blaze that started near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in the Llano area.
- Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 650 acres, prompts evacuations
A wildfire in Antelope Valley's Llano community burned 650 acres and caused evacuations. The fire started during mid-90-degree temperatures on Friday.
- Man wanted in drowning death of boy fleeing vicious dog attack in California
A 68-year-old man from Antelope Valley is wanted in connection with the drowning death of a 12-year-old boy who was fleeing three dogs during an attack. The incident occurred on June 18 at a park in California City, Kern County.
- ABC7 Feed SoCal: Grace Resources in Lancaster standing in the gap to feed the hungry in Antelope Valley
Grace Resources in Lancaster is addressing the urgent need for meals in Antelope Valley, one of Southern California's largest food deserts. Two individuals are highlighted as unsung heroes in this effort.
- Beach bus program will take SoCal residents to Santa Monica for just $6 round trip
A seasonal Beach Bus service connecting the Antelope Valley to Santa Monica Beach has returned, offering Southern California residents a $6 round-trip fare to access Santa Monica.
- 2 fires burning in Antelope Valley prompt evacuation warnings
Two fires are burning in the Antelope Valley, prompting evacuation warnings for residents. The Corral Fire is burning near Lancaster and has grown to around 161 acres. The fires were reported on Saturday.
- Two people killed in in head-on car crash near Palmdale
A head-on car crash near Palmdale in the Antelope Valley resulted in two fatalities and two injuries on Friday evening. The collision occurred along a deserted stretch of road. Authorities reported the incident.
- Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race: Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley
The California Congressional District 27 race features incumbent George Whitesides competing against GOP challenger Jason Gibbs in a district redrawn under Proposition 50. The election focuses on Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley regions.
- Southern California warms up for the weekend before cooler weather arrives
Southern California is experiencing a spring warmup with coastal temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and desert areas reaching the low 80s this week. A pleasant weekend is expected before cooler, cloudier conditions return early next week, according to forecasters.