Lancaster

Lancaster defeated Chester with a score of 49-21. This win allowed Lancaster to start the 2026 season with a perfect record of 1-0. The report was provided by WBTV in Chester, S.C.

A man killed four people in a Lancaster home, setting it on fire and leaving three dogs to burn to death. Miguel Diego Sandoval pleaded guilty to the murders, an announcement made by the Los Angeles County Distrct Attorney’s Office, and he will face life imprisonment.

A California native, Christopher Claunch, was identified as one of three victims killed in a mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out. His sister resides in Rosamond, north of Lancaster.

Southern California is experiencing a dangerous heat wave with triple-digit temperatures and poor air quality. Temperatures in Lancaster and Palm Springs reached 97 and 103 degrees, respectively, by midmorning. Heat alerts are expected to continue through the weekend.

Asael Torres Chirinos pleaded guilty to murder, burglary, and attempted robbery in the 2025 killing of Lancaster mother Larisha Thompson. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole as part of a plea agreement and was among six suspects with immigration holds at the time of the crime.

A violent confrontation on June 20 began after a 911 call reported a man swinging knives in a Lancaster parking lot. A suspect stabbed an LA County deputy, leading to a fatal shooting.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body camera video showing deputies shooting a man after he stabbed one of the deputies in a Lancaster parking lot.

A Los Angeles County man was sentenced to 46 years in prison for trafficking, exploiting, and physically abusing a woman he was dating. Jalen Amir Yoakum, 25, of Lancaster, was convicted by a jury on June 29 and is a documented gang member.

California authorities are searching for two 9-year-old children, Solomon and Marozhina Sukonick, who were allegedly abducted by their father, David Sukonick, on Thursday near Lancaster. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a public alert, describing the children's last known location and vehicle details, and expressing concern for their well-being. A Facebook post by the father was noted for its concerning appearance of the children.

Two at-risk children are missing in Lancaster after their father allegedly abducted them, according to authorities.

A deputy fatally shot a pit bull that was attacking a man in the front yard of a home in Lancaster after receiving a 911 call about the dog attack.

A deputy fatally shot a pit bull that was 'actively and viciously' attacking a man in the front yard of a home in Lancaster. The incident occurred after deputies responded to a 911 call about a dog attack.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a pit bull that was attacking a man at a Lancaster home. The incident occurred on the 43200 block of 20th Street West when deputies arrived to find the attack still in progress.

A Mexican man living in Lancaster was sentenced for a 28-year-long identity theft scheme that included prison time under the victim's name. Bryan P. Stirling, the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, announced the case.

Thunderstorms are possible this weekend in Charlotte, with high temperatures and humidity leading to heat index values exceeding 100 degrees. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for several counties on Friday due to pollution and wildfire smoke. Storms may intensify Sunday afternoon, bringing downpours and damaging winds.

A 28-year-old Lancaster woman was formally charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in the murder of her 2-year-old son, Legend Lee. The case followed an eight-month investigation initiated after the Kern County Medical Examiner’s Office referred the death for review.

Rayzhanna Greenhoward, 28, was charged by L.A. County prosecutors with killing 2-year-old Legend Lee, who was hospitalized with severe burns. The incident occurred in Lancaster, leading to criminal charges against the mother.

Rayzhanna Greenhoward, 28, was charged by L.A. County prosecutors with killing 2-year-old Legend Lee. The toddler was hospitalized with severe burns.

A mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 2-year-old son in Lancaster. Authorities report the child died after sustaining severe burns.

Lisa Smith, a mother from Lancaster, expresses concern that changes to Virginia's hemp laws could endanger her 25-year-old daughter Haley. The article highlights the emotional stakes for the family amid legislative shifts.

A small plane crashed near a scrap yard in Lancaster, South Carolina, early Thursday morning. The Beechcraft airplane, owned by Pressley Aviation LLC, was flying from Laredo, Texas, at the time of the crash. Authorities are investigating the cause, and details about injuries or the pilot remain unclear.

Approximately 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized from a Los Angeles County home by Ventura County Sheriff's Office investigators during a search warrant in Lancaster. The fireworks were unrelated to the original investigation.

A Lancaster-based coffee roasting company is providing employment opportunities for homeless individuals, helping them thrive and reconnect with society. The initiative focuses on offering second chances through job creation and support.

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was injured and a male suspect was killed in a deputy-involved shooting in an unincorporated area of Lancaster. The incident occurred after the suspect stabbed the deputy.

A man was fatally shot by L.A. County sheriff's deputies in Lancaster after stabbing one of the deputies, who sustained noncritical injuries and was hospitalized.

A man was fatally shot by L.A. County sheriff's deputies after stabbing one of them in Lancaster. The deputy was hospitalized with noncritical injuries.

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.

One person was found dead at the scene of a brush fire in Lancaster, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident, referred to as the Emily Fire, occurred near West Avenue E at Sierra Highway.

A 36-year-old man from Lancaster, Juan Carlos Garcia-Gutierrez, drowned near Lake Tahoe over Memorial Day weekend. Authorities responded to an emergency at Donner Lake after reports of him struggling in the water.

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.