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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

03/05/2026 - 12:08 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making him the permanent City Manager.

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Palmdale Mayor Stripped of Title Amid Confidential Investigation

07/10/2025 - 10:04 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Palmdale Mayor Richard Loa has been stripped of his title and removed from all committee assignments pending the outcome of an undisclosed investigation.

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Palmdale Will Pay $5.25 Million to Employees Who Say They Were ‘Terrorized’ by Ex-City Manager

03/19/2024 - 9:11 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The City of Palmdale has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement with thre

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Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Alarcón Arrested for DUI

12/14/2023 - 9:21 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Palmdale Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Alarcón was arrested early Friday morning in the city of Glendale for suspicion of driving under the influence.

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Zero-Bail Takes Effect in L.A. County. What Will the Impact Be on Cities?

10/03/2023 - 9:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A controversial zero-bail policy took effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, October 1.

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How to Celebrate City Hall Selfie Day

08/15/2023 - 9:29 AM By Brittany M.

Tuesday, August 15 marks the eighth annual City Hall Selfie Day. This is a great opportunity to get some social media likes, while also promoting civic engagement and local government.

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Palmdale Hires Ronda Perez as City Manager, Solidifying Historic All-Female Leadership

02/07/2023 - 9:51 AM By Brittany M.

Ronda Perez has been appointed City Manager of Palmdale after almost one year in the interim role. 

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Some Cities Are Fighting the Switch to District-Based Elections

04/21/2022 - 8:27 AM By Brittany M.
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Former Palmdale Mayor Pleads Guilty to Perjury in Corruption Case

04/27/2021 - 6:55 AM By Brittany M.

Former Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of perjury as part of a public corruption case involving a local aerospace company.

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Palmdale, Los Angeles Top ‘Dirtiest Cities’ List

02/10/2021 - 12:38 PM By Brittany M.

Eight out of the 20 “dirtiest” cities in the US are right here in the Golden State, according to new rankings from lawn care professionals, LawnStarter.

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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