Antelope Valley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.