Why Palmdale’s Aerospace Economy Is Growing in 2026—and What It Means for Local Jobs
Palmdale’s identity has been connected to aerospace for generations, but in 2026 the industry is becoming an even bigger part of the city’s economic-development strategy. New manufacturing investment, expanded business incentives, infrastructure improvements and ongoing work at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 are creating fresh attention around what Palmdale calls its place in California’s “Aerospace […]
DryTown Water Park 2026 Guide: Slides, Tickets and Summer Tips in Palmdale
When summer temperatures rise across the Antelope Valley, DryTown Water Park becomes one of Palmdale’s most obvious places to cool down. The City-owned water park combines high-speed slides, a long lazy river, a children’s splash area and seasonal events in one family-focused destination on East Avenue S. The 2026 season is particularly interesting because DryTown […]
Sam Yellen Park Guide 2026: Exploring One of Palmdale’s Biggest Community Parks
Sam Yellen Park has become much more than a neighborhood green space. Following a major expansion completed in 2025, the East Palmdale park now combines sports facilities, playgrounds, fitness areas, a dog park, community gathering spaces and an increasingly active calendar of local events. That combination makes it one of the most useful parks to […]
Melville J. Courson Park Revitalization: What Palmdale’s $5.4 Million Upgrade Will Bring
One of Palmdale’s established neighborhood parks is undergoing a major transformation. Construction on the Melville J. Courson Park Revitalization Project began in July 2026, launching a $5.4 million investment designed to make the park more accessible, comfortable, sustainable and useful for residents of different ages. Located at 38226 10th Street East, between Palmdale Boulevard and […]
Palmdale Amphitheater Summer 2026: Ja Rule and the Concerts Still Ahead
Summer entertainment in Palmdale is not finished yet. The Palmdale Amphitheater’s 2026 season has already brought major names to the Antelope Valley, but several of the most anticipated events are still ahead—including a Saturday night performance from Ja Rule on August 22. For Palmdale residents, that means there is still time to enjoy live entertainment […]
Palmdale Night Markets 2026: Friday Night Market & Yellen Night Bites
Summer evenings in Palmdale are giving residents and visitors more reasons to stay local after the hottest part of the day has passed. Two recurring events at Sam Yellen Park—the Palmdale Friday Night Market and Yellen Night Bites—are turning ordinary weeknights into easy opportunities to eat, browse, relax, and spend time outdoors. If you are […]