Suspects wanted for assaulting, robbing 80-year-old  man in Lancaster turn themselves in

It took the persuasive work of at least one prominent local figure to convince two people involved in the robbery and assault of an 80-year-old man to do the right thing and turn themselves, authorities said Sunday.

Authorities seek help locating suspects in alleged attack on 80-year-old at grocery store

Authorities Friday released the names of a suspect and possible accomplice in the alleged assault of an 80-year-old man in the bathroom of a Lancaster grocery store. They were seeking help from the public to find them.

Mayor of Lancaster performs fireworks show in defiance of LA County officials

The mayor of Lancaster himself set off the city’s 4th of July fireworks display after the display’s operators ducked out - allegedly bowing to pressure from the state fire Marshal.

Two killed after train strikes vehicle in Lancaster

Two people were killed Friday morning from a collision involving a train and a vehicle in Lancaster, fire officials said.

Better Together: Grace Resources feeds the hungry in Antelope Valley

A small Lancaster organization with a small group of volunteers is ramping up its efforts to feed the hungry in Antelope Valley.

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve officials warn of parking citations

Officials with Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve warned citations will be issued for vehicles parked in the area after announcing the temporary ban of vehicle traffic due to the state’s stay-at-home order.

Deceased Lancaster teen's friend and family tests positive for COVID-19

It remains unclear whether COVID-19 killed a Lancaster teenager. While LA County health officials wait for an answer -- a friend of the deceased teen has become infected. Now, her family wants to know why they were not warned.

Health officials backtrack on announcement Lancaster teen died of COVID-19

Los Angeles County health officials backtracked on their announcement that a child died from coronavirus, saying it’s possible the death was caused by something else and that his death requires further evaluation. 

Lancaster teen dies from coronavirus: health officials

On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Public Health Officials announced a 17-year-old teen may be the first minor in the country to die from complications of coronavirus.

Authorities seek help to find 18-year-old missing woman from South LA

Authorities asked for public help on Sunday to find an 18-year-old woman with "diminished mental capacity" who went missing in South Los Angeles. 

Woman, 66, with medical needs missing in Lancaster

A 66-year-old woman with urgent health needs remained missing on Sunday in Lancaster and authorities asked the public for help in finding her. 

Man found dead near propane storage yard had Alzheimer's, was reported missing

A 73-year-old man who was found dead outside a propane storage yard in Lancaster on Monday had Alzheimer's disease and had gone missing the previous day, authorities said Wednesday.

Feeding homeless people on public property may become illegal in Lancaster

Feeding homeless people on public property may become illegal in Lancaster following a decision by the city council to revisit the matter in the coming months following an hours-long meeting Tuesday.

Proposed homeless handout ban
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One SoCal city is considering a drastic step a ban on handing out food to homeless on public property. Lancaster officials say it a public health and safety issue.