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In the News

11 articles

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

Public comment time limits

Meeting conduct and continuation

Waste management rates at mobile home parks

Exclusion from council meeting

Exclusion of Councilmember Alarcón

Brown Act and city attorney hire

Meeting transparency and Zoom access

Perez v. City of Malibu litigation

Thorstensen litigation

Public participation and city attorney contract

City attorney contract and rental assistance

Breast Cancer Awareness

City attorney contract

Rental assistance

Public participation and governance

Chimbole Center renovation

City Attorney recruitment

Meeting frequency and town halls

General criticism of council

CAPER and housing failures

Teamsters MOU support

Mayor's record, Raymond Center, Measure PD

McAdam Park support

City corruption allegations and cost of living

Facade program and Dream Village scrutiny

Chimbole project / workforce agreement

Sunflower Haven therapeutic tinkering program

Veterans military ball invitation

Closed session — litigation risk and unpaid vendors

Chimbole project lacks public input

Allegations regarding the mayor and racism claims

Facade/ADA program support

Teamsters MOU — bonuses vs. dead trees

Fees / Second Amendment

Closed session items

Community recognition

City manager spending

Measure PD

Breast cancer walk

Fees

Closed session item 10.1

Streetlight / city services

Public safety / immigration enforcement

City legal costs

Town halls / code of conduct

AV Community Art Gallery funding

Alarcón discretionary funds

Measure PD delay

Consent calendar / Teamsters

Public safety / sovereign citizens