Local Updates and News

October 23, 2024

From the Mayor's Desk

Dear Lancaster Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of Bridgette Dorris, a cherished member of our community and the sister of former Councilmember and Bishop Darrell Dorris. Bridgette was a Teacher's Aide at Joshua Elementary and a faithful member of Living Faith Cathedral, whose bubbly and joyful spirit made her a beloved friend to many in our community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dorris family during this profoundly difficult time, and we stand ready to support them in any way needed during this period of mourning.

The City of Lancaster mourns with the Dorris family, and we offer our deepest sympathies.

Sincerely,

AROUND TOWN

SR-14 Improvement Project.

Share your thoughts on SR-14 improvements! Metro, in partnership with Caltrans and the North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition (NCTC), wants your feedback on improving safety and mobility in the SR-14 corridor.

Join us at Lancaster City Hall (44933 Fern Ave) for a scoping meeting on November 14 from 6-8 p.m.

For more details, visit: metro.net/14safety.

This is a great opportunity to provide comments and have a say in your community!

Connect With Us!

When you hit a pothole so hard you had to ride in silence the rest of the way…⁠

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The Inform Lancaster app is the easiest way to make a report, get it to the Public Works team, and even track progress in real-time. You can also stay up-to-date on upcoming events and city news—all in one place. ⁠

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Click here to download the Inform Lancaster app now.

Winter Coat Drive!

Help us warm the hearts of our community through our winter coat drive! Donate new or gently used winter coats and sweaters at one of our drop-off locations:

Lancaster Community Center (44611 Yucca Ave)
Lancaster City Hall (44933 Fern Ave)

Donations will be accepted until November 1. Join us in lending a helping hand to our community this season!

EVENTS

The Best of Small Brewers!

Lancaster's Field of Drafts is coming to the AV Fair & Event Center on November 2, with ice-cold beer, live music, and games for a fun day out for all!

Get your tickets now at the link in our bio and share this post with your favorite drinking buddies.

Please drink responsibly.

www.fieldofdrafts.com

Celebrate the impact of after school programs in our community with a Lights On After School Carnival!

Bring the whole family along for a day of fun arts & crafts, giveaways, games, and more as we recognize the important role these programs hold. See you there!

October 24 from 2:30-5 p.m.
Jane Reynolds Park (716 Oldfield St.)

You don’t have to be on Santa’s nice list to have fun at Camp Chill. Gift your little ones with cookie decorating, jumpers, games, sports, and themed crafts! Enrollment is now open, and camp starts on December 30! Don’t miss out on the fun - click here to register now.

LCC EVENTS

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Trunk or Treat! Join us at the Lancaster Community Center (LCC) on October 31 from 3-6 PM for an afternoon of fun, costumes, and candy!

Admission is FREE! Don't miss out—it's going to be a fang-tastic time for all!

For more news and local resources, visit www.cityoflancasterca.gov.