🌱 Which Palmdale streets were hit in this week’s crime blotter?

What's up Palmdale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Palmdale streets were hit in this week’s crime blotter?
• How Palmdale’s aerospace hub helped save a $2 billion bomber

Also on today's calendar: Antelope Valley Ballet - The Nutcracker and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 74 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and remaining warm, temps: high: 73, low: 35.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Antelope Valley crime blotter, Dec. 10, 2025 (avpress.com) — Palmdale residents can see exactly where recent burglaries and thefts were reported, including incidents on East Palmdale Boulevard, Avenue Q-12, and 10th Street West. The broader Antelope Valley blotter also lists assaults, robberies, and vehicle thefts in nearby Lancaster, Lake Los Angeles, and Quartz Hill for added neighborhood awareness.
   

• US restores $2 billion B-2 strategic bomber for just $23 million (interestingengineering.com) — Palmdale’s Northrop Grumman facility played a key role in restoring a heavily damaged B-2 Spirit bomber to flying status, saving time and tens of millions of dollars. Engineers there completed complex composite repairs and structural work that returned the Spirit of Georgia to service, helping maintain the readiness of the nation’s 20-aircraft B-2 fleet.
   

📸 Around Palmdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palmdale

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• MACK ANTHONY (tributo)
  AV Event Center, 45000 Vly Central Wy, Lancaster
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Antelope Valley Ballet - The Nutcracker
  Lancaster Performing Arts Center - LPAC , 750 W Lancaster Blvd , Lancaster
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Silent Book Club
  Palmdale City Library , 700 East Palmdale Blvd. , Palmdale
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Volunteer Orientation
  Palmdale City Library , 700 East Palmdale Blvd. , Palmdale
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Family Cooking Class
  Antelope Valley Wellness Community , 335 E Ave K6 b , Lancaster
  4:00 pm
• Soccer, Girls VR @ Eastside
  Eastside Palmdale, CA 93551
  4:30 pm
• Basketball, Girls VR @ Eastside
  Eastside Palmdale, CA 93551
  5:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Prime Desert Woodland Preserve Walk
  Prime Desert Woodland Preserve , 43201 35th St W , Lancaster
  11:00 am
• Soccer, Boys VR @ Eastside
  Highland High , 3200 East Ave J-8 , Lancaster
  4:30 pm
• Basketball, Boys JV @ Eastside
  Highland High Palmdale, CA 93551
  5:00 pm
• Basketball, Boys VR @ Eastside
  Highland High Palmdale, CA 93551
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Soccer, Girls VR @ Antelope Valley
  Highland High Palmdale, CA 93551
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE!!
  Baby Rayven has been found. She came running out of someone backyard when my daughter went to look for her again about 5-10 minutes ago. Thanks… (Nextdoor Anaverde)
• Two Husky's running around on Quartzite St, up the hill.
  One has a bleeding paw, there is a collar but no information on owners. We tried getting them, they are very friendly but didn't want to come in (Nextdoor Casa Verde)

• Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Palmdale. Apply here.
• The Palmdale School District posted a job opening for Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher in Palmdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palmdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lancaster

• Cannabis crackdown: $57m worth of cannabis seized, eradicated in multiple operations (fox40.com)

Santa Clarita

Ok Palmdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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