Category: Antelope Valley

High Heat Arrives in Southern California; Triple Digits Likely Through the Weekend

July 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—More high temperatures and dangerously hot conditions are expected on July 13 in Southern California and will last through the weekend. “A prolonged heat wave is expected across the region Thursday through at least this weekend thanks to a sprawling ridge of high pressure,” according to the National Weather Service. “A stubborn marine layer…

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Palmdale Man Convicted of Illegally Importing Ancient Roman Mosaic

June 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A Palmdale man was found guilty June 21 of illegally importing a 2,000-pound ancient mosaic depicting the Roman god Hercules dating from the era of the Roman Empire by using fraudulent documents in hopes of avoiding import duties. Yassin Alcharihi, 56, was convicted of one federal count of entry of falsely classified goods. U.S….

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Over 100 Arrested in Los Angeles County Marijuana Grow Operation

May 18, 2022
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LANCASTER, Calif.—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday a joint operation to take down multiple illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley resulted in more than 100 arrests and the destruction of several thousands of pounds of marijuana products. The Marijuana Eradication Team—which consists of the LA sheriff’s department, the California National Guard Counterdrug…

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LA County Offers Rewards in Antelope Valley Shootings, Says Board Must ‘Send a Message’ to Criminals

December 22, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the Lancaster shooter who shot a man while driving and hunted down the same man at a gas station to shoot him again. The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved the reward in a motion during a Dec. 21 board meeting. Supervisor Kathryn…

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Antelope Valley Fair Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Mandate

September 17, 2021
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LANCASTER, Calif.—The 2021 Antelope Valley Fair, which was scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, was canceled, organizers announced Sept. 17, saying that new mandates from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health caused too many logistical problems. The Los Angeles Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday that effective Oct. 7, outdoor events with…

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LA County Board to Crack Down on Illegal Grows, Reconsider Cannabis Ban

July 13, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted July 13 to collaborate with federal, state and local officials to shut down illegal cannabis grow operations in the Antelope Valley, while agreeing to reconsider a longstanding county ban on commercial marijuana. Supervisor Kathryn Barger warned three weeks ago that commercial cannabis and hemp grow…

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Heat Wave Settles Over Southland, Bringing Triple-Digit Temps

June 28, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Triple-digit temperatures continued June 28 as another heat wave brought potentially dangerous conditions to parts of Southern California. “Triple-digit high temperatures will be common over the hottest valleys, foothills and desert between Saturday and Monday,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said over the weekend. “Very warm conditions are likely to continue Tuesday through…

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