Lancaster, California
Location of Lancaster in California and Los Angeles County
Coordinates: 34°41′13″N 118°09′15″W / 34.68694, -118.15417
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Incorporated	November 22, 1977
Government
- Mayor	Henry W. Hearns
Area
- City	94.2 sq mi (243.9 km²)
- Land	94.0 sq mi (243.5 km²)
- Water	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population (2000)
- City	143,818
- Density	1,263.0/sq mi (487.6/km²)
	U.S. Census, 2000
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
Website: http://www.cityoflancasterca.org

Lancaster, California, USA, is the eighth-largest city in Los Angeles County and the 9th fastest growing city in the United States. Lancaster is located approximately 70 miles (112.5km) north (by road travel) of the City of Los Angeles in Southern California’s Antelope Valley. It is separated from the Los Angeles Basin by the San Gabriel Mountain Range to the south and from Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley by the Tehachapi Mountain Range to the north. The City of Lancaster has grown from 37,000 residents at the time of incorporation in 1977, to an estimated 143,818 residents in 2007, and is the second-largest city on the California side of the Mojave Desert. As of the 2005 population estimate, the Palmdale / Lancaster, CA Urbanized Area (a US Census Bureau defined term) has a population of 589,043. Image File history File links LA_County_Incorporated_Areas_Lancaster_highlighted. ... 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Lancaster is the northernmost incorporated city in Los Angeles County.

History

The community of Lancaster California was settled in the late 19th Century by M.L. Wicks, a real estate developer who purchased six sections of land from the Southern Pacific Railroad (now merged into the Union Pacific Railroad). The origin of the city’s name is debated among historians, but it is presumed to be named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania or Lancaster, England. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Southern Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks SP) was an American railroad. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting marks UP) (NYSE: UNP), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. ... Nickname: Location of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania Location of Lancaster in Lancaster County Country United States State Pennsylvania County Lancaster Founded 1730 Incorporated March 10, 1818 Government  - Mayor Rick Gray (D) Area  - City  7. ... Lancaster is a city within Lancashire, in North West England. ...

Early in its history, Lancaster was little more than a whistle-stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with one hotel, the Gilwyn (known today as the Western Hotel), and a handful of homes. The settlement grew quickly, however, and by 1890, Lancaster was quite prosperous. The town experienced another small boom at the turn of the 20th Century when gold and borax were discovered simultaneously in the mountains around the Antelope Valley. This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... Borax from Persian burah. ...

The real establishment of the City of Lancaster, however, came with the advent of the Aerospace Industry. As early in flight history as 1930, the Air Force began conducting flight tests at Muroc Air Field (now Edwards Air Force Base) and Lancaster has grown steadily since that time. It is home to many employees of Edwards Air Force Base, as well as to employees of Boeing, Lockheed, and Northrop, all of which have plants in Palmdale at U.S. Air Force Plant 42. Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering concerning aircraft, spacecraft and related topics. ... “The U.S. Air Force” redirects here. ... Edwards Air Force Base (IATA: EDW, ICAO: KEDW) is a United States Air Force airbase located on the border of Kern County and Los Angeles County, California in the Antelope Valley, 7 miles (11 km) due east of Rosamond. ... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661) is a major aerospace and defense corporation, originally founded by William Edward Boeing. ... The Lockheed SR-71 was remarkably advanced for its time and remains unsurpassed in many areas of performance. ... The Northrop Corporation was a leading aircraft manufacturer of the United States. ... Sign by one of the gates into Plant 42. ...

Until it was incorporated in 1977, the area was under the political influence of Los Angeles County. Citizens in the area felt a need for better interaction with their policy making body and local control; and, with the work of Citizens for Incorporation, cityhood became a reality.

The first wave of home buyers to Lancaster from the L.A. area came in the 1970s, known as "escapees" and employees in the booming aviation industry. The city grew astoundingly, with the population doubled throughout the 1980s, from 45,000 people to 97,000 by 1990 to make Lancaster a large suburban city. Look up aviation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Since incorporation in 1977, the City of Lancaster has grown in size and diversity. Today, Lancaster, California is the largest city named Lancaster in the world. For a list of others, see Lancaster (disambiguation). With inexpensive land and business-friendly policies, the City today attracts national and local companies in many businesses and industries as well as families pursuing the American Dream of homeownership in a close community. Throughout its recent growth, the City of Lancaster has retained a family-focused hometown spirit. The median age for residents is 31. The city morphed into one of a bedroom community for urban professionals who drive to work in Los Angeles. The city is home to a higher percentage of African Americans than in Los Angeles proper (which has dropped to 6 percent in the 2000 census). The home values continue to soar to new highs, but remain fairly affordable compared to most of Southern California. Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Lancaster can refer to: In the United Kingdom: Lancaster, Lancashire Lancaster Castle The City of Lancaster, the local government district containing Lancaster The County of Lancaster, an alternate title for the County of Lancashire Lancaster (UK Parliament constituency), a historical political district Duchy of Lancaster - one of only two British... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ...

Geography and climate

Lancaster is located at 34°41′13″N, 118°9′15″W (34.686980, -118.154062)^GR1. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 243.9 km² (94.2 mi²). 243.5 km² (94.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.19%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Lancaster’s elevation is 2500 feet above sea level on a high, flat valley surrounded by pristine mountain ranges. Temperatures are mild through most of the year with the average daytime high in the summertime right around 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the average winter daytime high in the low 60s. Overnight lows during the coldest months (December-March) can dip in the low 20's Fahrenheit. The Antelope Valley is known for its clean air and blue skies. With an average rainfall of less than eight inches, days of sunshine are the norm even in winter, when surrounding mountain ranges are dusted by snow. Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ...

Economy

With family income above the national average (average family income in Lancaster is $61,298), and housing prices below the state average (the median home price in Lancaster is $302,000), 70% of residents in the City of Lancaster own their own home.

Lancaster has also seen a large growth in business over the past decade, with the establishment of large distribution centers for national companies such as Rite Aid, Michaels and Sygma, as well as smaller local businesses and national restaurant chains. The City government has made local business a top priority, offering businesses low-priced land and a streamlined development process with less red tape. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A typical Rite Aid pharmacy. ...

The ‘’’Lancaster Redevelopment Agency ‘’’ is one of the most successful and active redevelopment and economic development programs in California. It has made a commitment to attracting and retaining a prosperous business community through policies initiated by elected officials and carried out by a professional staff assisting the business community. The Redevelopment Agency has designated five areas as business and industrial parks in the City of Lancaster: Fox Field Industrial Corridor (adjacent to the General William J. Fox Airfield), North Lancaster Industrial Center, Lancaster Business Park, Enterprise Business Park and the North Valley Industrial Center. The Redevelopment Agency has also been involved in attracting retail and dining to Lancaster Town Center, Front Row Center, and other retail centers throughout the City. Urban renewal (also called urban regeneration in British English) is a movement in urban planning that reached its peak in the United States from the late 1940s through the early 1970s. ... A business park in Santa Barbara County, California A business park or business estate is an area of land in which many office buildings are grouped together. ... General William J. Fox Airfield is an airport located in Lancaster, California serving the Antelope Valley region of northern Los Angeles County. ... Drawing of a self-service store. ...

Another focus of the Agency and the City has been the revitalization of Downtown Lancaster. With historic buildings interspersed with modern amenities such as a library and performing arts center downtown businesses formed the Lancaster Old Town Site (LOTS). LOTS has resulted in the renovation of business facades and attraction of new businesses including boutiques and restaurants in the Old Town Area. This page is a candidate to be copied to Wiktionary. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 118,718 people, 38,224 households, and 27,674 families residing in the city. By 2005 the population had grown to 133,703 with a labor force of 54,000. The population of the Antelope Valley taken as a whole in 2005 was estimated at 437,942, putting the area ahead of major cities Atlanta, Miami and Cincinnati in population. Lancaster is nearly prosperous from years of growth in size, people and the job market. The city has fewer persons in poverty than ever and has lower unemployment rates than a decade ago (about 15 percent in 1996 to 5 percent now). In socio-economics, the majority of Lancaster's residents (68%) are in the middle-class, but a quarter (26 percent) of them earn over $100,000 a year. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Cincinnati, Ohio viewed from the SW, across the Ohio River from Kentucky. ...

Lancaster and nearby Palmdale had a history of ethnic/racial diversity, but since the 1980s was a destination for African Americans, most represented in upper-incomes and middle-class families. The local aviation industry and high-paid careers in office jobs in Los Angeles attracted many immigrants from Asia, like India, Korea and Taiwan into Lancaster. For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Korean peninsula and civilization. ...

Older sections and rural outskirts of Lancaster have lower-middle class residents, mostly black and Latino (Mexican and central American immigrants moved in and many renovated these homes) in downtown, while the sparsely populated parts of the city are mostly white or born in the US. Central America is the region of North America located between the southern border of Mexico and the northwest border of Colombia, in South America. ...

There were 38,224 households out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.41. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

City government

The City of Lancaster is operated on a City Council/City Manager system of government . This system of government provides accountability and responsiveness to the electorate, while maintaining the stability necessary for implementation of a long-term vision. A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... In politics, an electorate is the group of people entitled to vote in an election. ...

The Lancaster City Council consists of an elected Mayor and four elected Council Members. As the City’s legislative and policy entity, the Mayor and Council Members are responsible to the residents of Lancaster for all municipal programs and services as well as for any legislative matters concerning the City. The Council approves and adopts ordinances, resolutions and contracts and enacts regulations and policies. It appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of commissions and citizen advisory committees that provide broad perspective in the decision-making process. Members of the Council also serve as directors of the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, the Financing Authority and the Housing Authority. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with the power to adopt laws. ... For other uses, see Law (disambiguation). ... According to THIMUN INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE) A resolution consists of a long sentence divided into clauses and sub-clauses. ... A policy is a plan of action for tackling political issues. ...

City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, with special or adjourned meetings scheduled as needed. City Council meetings are open to the public and include opportunities for residents to voice concerns and suggestions.

The office of City Manager is an appointed, long-term professional position. With oversight and direction from the City Council, the City Manager sets and implements policy for the City of Lancaster. The City manager leads the management team to achieve the goals and directives set forth in the City’s General Plan and to develop and implement a long-term vision for City growth and achievement. The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ...

Assistant City Managers are appointed by the City Manager to manage coordinate, control and direct Administrative Services, and to ensure achievement of operating department goals and objectives.

Law enforcement

Law enforcement in Lancaster is provided by contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The City built a state-of-the-art Sheriff’s Station on Lancaster Boulevard in the heart of the City’s downtown, and the partnership between the City and the Sheriff’s Department has led to the rise of several innovative law-enforcement programs aimed at combating crime in Lancaster. Memorial to fallen deputies. ...

One successful program that has arisen from this partnership is the establishment of Community Service Officers (CSOs). The CSOs are employees of the City of Lancaster who receive training through the Sheriff’s Department. They patrol the community and assist the Sheriff’s Department in routine matters in order to free regular law enforcement for emergency situations.

The City of Lancaster also makes use of technology in law enforcement, allowing citizens to file Police Reports with the Sheriff’s Department through the City’s website.^[1] These and other programs are reducing response times to law enforcement incidents.

Recreation and culture

Clear Channel Stadium, home of the Lancaster JetHawks

Boeing Plaza, Aerospace Walk of Honor

The City of Lancaster has changed from the sleepy railroad water stop of the 19th Century to a bustling modern City with many cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 409 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 817 pixel, file size: 175 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 409 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 817 pixel, file size: 175 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Clear Channel Stadium is a stadium in Lancaster, California. ... The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team in Lancaster, California, USA. They are a high-A class team in the California League, and have been a farm team of the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2004. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 800 pixel, file size: 100 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Image by Alan Radecki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 800 pixel, file size: 100 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Image by Alan Radecki File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

The Essex House Hotel is a restored 1920s vintage mansion turned into a top-notch inn for Hollywood celebrities, but the building has been converted to a museum under the California Historic Site program in 1992. The Essex house was also the headquarters of the "Flat Earth Society" in the 1910s for over 1,000 members with unusual and outdated theories, many of them were celebrities and businessmen.

The City of Lancaster is also home to the Lancaster Aerospace Walk of Honor. Established in 1990 by the Lancaster City Council, the Aerospace Walk of Honor celebrates tests pilots who were associated with Edwards Air Force Base. Recognition is awarded for distinguished aviation careers marked by significant and obvious achievements beyond one specific accomplishment. The sidewalk monument display honors Lancaster’s more than fifty-year tradition as the nation’s aerospace center and host-City to a distinguished group of internationally known experimental test pilots. Five honorees are inducted each year in a special ceremony held in September. The Aerospace Walk of Honor in Lancaster, California is a continually-growing venue for honoring test pilots who have significantly contributed to aviation and space research and development. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Test pilots are aviators who fly new and modified aircraft in specific maneuvers, allowing the results to be measured and the design to be evaluated. ... Edwards Air Force Base (IATA: EDW, ICAO: KEDW) is a United States Air Force airbase located on the border of Kern County and Los Angeles County, California in the Antelope Valley, 7 miles (11 km) due east of Rosamond. ...

Today, the City has over 600 acres of developed or planned parkland, including playground and picnic areas as well as tournament-level sports facilities at Big 8 Softball Complex and the Lancaster National Soccer Center. The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, located in West Lancaster, is a facility dedicated to preserving the pristine beauty of the High Desert and educating residents about their environment through nature walks and educational programs at Woodland’s unique Interpretive Center. This article is about the unit of measure known as the acre. ... The High Desert refers to a region located mostly in Southern Californias San Bernardino County, in the United States. ...

In 1996, the City constructed the Lancaster Municipal Stadium (now Clear Channel Stadium) which has been home to the Lancaster JetHawks, a Class-A minor-league baseball team, for the last decade. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Clear Channel Stadium is a stadium in Lancaster, California. ... The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team in Lancaster, California, USA. They are a high-A class team in the California League, and have been a farm team of the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2004. ...

For residents and visitors seeking a cultured evening out, the Lancaster Performing Arts Center provides a varied array of fine arts from community theatre productions to classical music and various forms of dance. It also draws celebrity performers from across the country and around the world, including renowned singers, dancers and musicians of all genres as well as comedians and variety shows.^[2] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about Western art music from 1000 AD to the 2000s . ...

Lancaster’s location in Southern California’s High Desert also offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities year around. In the winter, the local mountains offer skiing and snow boarding within easy driving distance. In the summer, access to interstate freeways gives residents the opportunity for day-trips to the Pacific Coast, while perennial blue skies allow hiking, backpacking and cycling year-round. Cross-country skiing (skating style) in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. ... Snowboarding is a boardsport on snow similar to skiing. ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ... Backpacking is traveling long distances with a backpack. ... Police officer on a bicycle Cycling is a means of transport, a form of recreation, and a sport. ...

This city also has a skateboarding park located on the east side of Lancaster. Skate Univercity (spelled as shown) is associated with the local rideshop, Pharmacy Boardshops.

Special events

Each spring, the California Poppy Festival draws upward of 60,000 guests to Lancaster City Park to celebrate springtime. Lancaster boasts one of California’s most abundant crops of the state flower, and the Poppy Festival has become a popular event not only for Lancaster residents, but also for visitors from around the world. The California Poppy Festival began as an Earth Day celebration and has grown into an event with over 55 acres of activities and extensive wildflower information.^[3] Binomial name Eschscholzia californica Cham. ... Earth Day Flag. ... For other uses, see Wildflower (disambiguation). ...

"Celebrate Downtown Lancaster", a street fair and farmers’ market, is held several times throughout the summer and features family-friendly activities, street musicians and a variety of specialty vendors.

Education

K-12 schools

There are three elementary school districts in Lancaster: Eastside Union School District, Westside Union School District, and Lancaster School District. Lancaster School District may refer to: Lancaster School District (California) Lancaster School District (Minnesota) Lancaster Central School District, New York School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster Independent School District, Texas Categories: | ...

The city has taken an active role in education through its Lancaster CARES after-school program created in collaboration with the Lancaster School District. CARES provides learning and enrichment activities as well as mentors and positive adult role models to give children the encouragement and personal attention essential to building future leaders.

The Antelope Valley Union High School District covers all high schools in Lancaster. There are also several private schools in the City. Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) is located in the Antelope Valley of California, 70 miles north of Los Angeles. ...

Colleges and universities

Lancaster is home to Antelope Valley College as well as a satellite campus of California State University, Bakersfield. Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. ... California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), also called CSU Bakersfield and/or Cal State Bakersfield, is a public university located in Bakersfield, California, was founded in 1965. ...

Recently the City spearheaded the development of the Lancaster University Center to provide local students with a chance to receive a first-rate education in engineering and technology. The $3.5 million reconstruction of Challenger Hall, located at the old Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, gave the new campus 13 classrooms, 2 of which are high tech distance learning rooms and 2 of which are lab classrooms, as well as office space. Through partnerships with California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, and local aerospace companies, students in Lancaster can receive a Bachelor’s of Science Degree without leaving the area. Engineering is the applied science of acquiring and applying knowledge to design, analysis, and/or construction of works for practical purposes. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), also called CSU Bakersfield and/or Cal State Bakersfield, is a public university located in Bakersfield, California, was founded in 1965. ... The campus on a sunny day California State University, Fresno, commonly referred to as Fresno State, is one of the campuses of California State University, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA. The campus sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the San Joaquin... Look up aerospace in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Lancaster is also home to West Coast Baptist College, an unaccredited Independent Fundamental Baptist Bible college offering graduate and undergraduate degrees in Pastoral studies, evangelism, missions, church ministries, music, Christian education, youth ministry, and secretarial studies. West Coast opened in 1995, and now has about 850 students. West Coast is an Independent Fundamental Baptist college, and is associated with the Christian fundamentalist movement. West Coast Baptist College is an unaccredited Christian institution of higher learning in Lancaster, CA. The religious institution was founded in July, 1986 by Paul Chappell in Antelope Valley, California. ... An Independent Fundamental Baptist church is a Bible-based Christian church that is locally organized and is not aligned with a denomination or convention. ... Fundamentalist Christianity is a fundamentalist movement, especially within American Protestantism. ...

Media

Newspapers

• Antelope Valley Press
• Daily News – Antelope Valley

The Antelope Valley Press, colloquially referred to as the Valley Press by its staff and Antelope Valley residents, is a daily newspaper with emphasis on local news located in Palmdale, California USA. Its daily circulation is 26,065, with Sunday figures of 31,851 as of 2000 making it... The Daily News - Antelope Valley is the Palmdale, California areas second largest circulating daily newspaper. ...

Radio stations

• KAVL 610 AM Sports
• KTPI 1340 AM Adult Standards
• KWJL 1380 AM Mexican Oldies
• KUTY 1470 AM News/Talk
• KTLW 88.9 FM Religious/Christian
• KLKX 93.5 FM Classic Rock
• KFXM 96.7 FM Oldies
• KVVS 97.7 FM Top 40 (simulcast of Los Angeles KIIS 102.7)
• KKZQ 100.1 FM Modern Rock
• KRAJ 100.9 Hip Hop
• KTPI 103.1 FM Country
• KEDD 103.9 FM Adult Hits
• KLOA 104.9 Country
• KOSS 105.5 FM Adult Contemporary
• KGMX 106.3 FM Adult Contemporary
• KCEL 106.9 Regional Mexican
• Surge Radio Online Radio Local Indie Bands/Underground Music

KAVL can stand for any one of the following things: Asheville Regional Airport (ICAO airport code) KAVL (AM) - FOXSports Radio station broadcasting at 610khz in Palmdale, California. ... 103. ... KTLW is a radio station licensed to Lancaster, California with an Religious format. ... KVVS (formerally KAVS) is a Top 40 radio station serving the Antelope Valley region of southern California. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California-based radio station with a top 40 musical format. ... KKZQ is a commercial radio station in Tehachapi, California, broadcasting to the Lancaster, California area on 100. ... 103. ... This article describes Surge Radio from Lancaster, CA. The article describing Surge Radio from Southampton, UK is Surge 1287am. ...

Television stations

Directory of locally based TV stations, otherwise they get all Los Angeles area on cable and sometimes, through the airwaves.

• KAVL 3 Independent/News.
• TV12 transmit of KABC-TV channel 7 (ABC) Los Angeles.
• KLNC 28 City's cable channel.
• KPAL 38 Home Shopping/ Christian programming.
• TBN 53 relay of KTBN channel 40 Los Angeles, Christian programming.
• KHIZ 64 Independent, based in Victorville, 40 miles away.

KAVL can stand for any one of the following things: Asheville Regional Airport (ICAO airport code) KAVL (AM) - FOXSports Radio station broadcasting at 610khz in Palmdale, California. ... KABC-TV (Channel 7, branded as ABC7) is the American Broadcasting Company owned television station in the Greater Los Angeles area market, and is the most-watched television station in Southern California. ... The Trinity Broadcasting Network, or TBN, is the worlds largest Christian television network, with a larger U.S. viewership than its three main competitor networks combined. ... KHIZ (Channel 64) is an Independent television station in Barstow, California, USA. History In 2008, Sunbelt Television will be purchased by the Tribune Company of Chicago, Illinois. ... Victorville is a city located in the Victor Valley of western San Bernardino County, California, USA. According to the U.S. Census Bureaus 2000 census, the city has a total population of 64,029. ...

Notable residents

• Judy Garland
• John Wayne
• Frank Zappa

Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an Academy Award-nominated American film actress and singer, best known for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). ... For other persons named John Wayne, see John Wayne (disambiguation). ... Frank Vincent Zappa[1] (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, musician, and film director. ...

References

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External links

• Lancaster official website
• LA County Disaster Communications Service ( DCS ) Lancaster Station
• Current Weather
• Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
• AV Community History in Words and Pictures: Los Angeles County Public Library
• Maps and aerial photos for 34°41′13″N 118°09′15″W / 34.68698, -118.154062Coordinates: 34°41′13″N 118°09′15″W / 34.68698, -118.154062
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