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Recent coverage of Palmdale from local and regional media.

Waste Today -municipal operations / waste management

The city of Palmdale, California, operational case study

The city of Palmdale, California, operational case study Waste Today -

Nov 1, 2026

Antelope Valley Pressmayor election reform

Palmdale eyes at-large vote to elect mayor

Palmdale eyes at-large vote to elect mayor Antelope Valley Press

Jul 25, 2026

PublicCEOcity budget communications

The City of Palmdale tapped team TS for their Budget at a Glance

The City of Palmdale tapped team TS for their Budget at a Glance PublicCEO

Aug 1, 2025

Antelope Valley Pressland development

Palmdale eyes development of land near AV Freeway

Palmdale eyes development of land near AV Freeway Antelope Valley Press

Mar 27, 2025

PublicCEOcity leadership interview

Q&A with Palmdale City Manager Ronda Perez

Q&A with Palmdale City Manager Ronda Perez PublicCEO

Feb 6, 2024

NPRcommunity race relations

As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History

As Palmdale Grapples With A Hanging Death, Locals Recall The Area's Racist History NPR

Jun 30, 2020

Business Insidercivil rights investigation

The town where Robert Fuller was found dead has a history of racism that has fueled speculation over his death

The town where Robert Fuller was found dead has a history of racism that has fueled speculation over his death Business Insider

Jun 25, 2020

CBS Newscall for investigation into death

California city officials call for investigation into death of black man found hanging from tree

California city officials call for investigation into death of black man found hanging from tree CBS News

Jun 14, 2020

ABC7 Los Angelescity statement on Robert Fuller death investigation

Robert Fuller Palmdale death: City issues statement officially supporting independent investigation, autopsy

Robert Fuller Palmdale death: City issues statement officially supporting independent investigation, autopsy ABC7 Los Angeles

Jun 13, 2020

NBC Los Angelesdeath investigation near City Hall

Family Demands Investigation After Man Found Hanging From Tree Near Palmdale City Hall

Family Demands Investigation After Man Found Hanging From Tree Near Palmdale City Hall NBC Los Angeles

Jun 12, 2020

CNBCcommute times

Commutes in this city are the longest in the US—and it's not NYC or San Francisco

Commutes in this city are the longest in the US—and it's not NYC or San Francisco CNBC

Feb 7, 2019

Community Pulse

Perez v. City of Malibu litigation

Meeting transparency and Zoom access

Exclusion from council meeting

Public comment time limits

Exclusion of Councilmember Alarcón

Meeting conduct and continuation

Brown Act and city attorney hire

Waste management rates at mobile home parks

Public participation and city attorney contract

Rental assistance

City attorney contract

Public participation and governance

Thorstensen litigation

City attorney contract and rental assistance

Breast Cancer Awareness

Chimbole Center renovation

City Attorney recruitment

General criticism of council

Mayor's record, Raymond Center, Measure PD

Veterans military ball invitation

CAPER and housing failures

Chimbole project lacks public input

City corruption allegations and cost of living

Meeting frequency and town halls

Facade program and Dream Village scrutiny

Teamsters MOU — bonuses vs. dead trees

Closed session — litigation risk and unpaid vendors

Facade/ADA program support

Allegations regarding the mayor and racism claims

Sunflower Haven therapeutic tinkering program

Chimbole project / workforce agreement

Teamsters MOU support

McAdam Park support

AV Community Art Gallery funding

Measure PD

Alarcón discretionary funds

City manager spending

Fees / Second Amendment

Town halls / code of conduct

Measure PD delay

Community recognition

Closed session items

Public safety / immigration enforcement

Closed session item 10.1

Streetlight / city services

City legal costs

Consent calendar / Teamsters

Breast cancer walk

Fees

Teamsters MOU (Item 10.1)