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🌱 Where Palmdale residents can cool down when triple-digit heat hits

Palmdale, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Palmdale residents can cool down when triple-digit heat hits
  • Meet the Palmdale students earning $1,000 healthcare scholarships

Also on today's calendar: July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dashboard highlights risks related to high heat (avpress.com) — Palmdale officials are warning residents to prepare for increasingly dangerous summer heat and are promoting local cooling centers at Palmdale City Library and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors during extreme heat events. A new LA County dashboard shows the Antelope Valley suffers a disproportionate share of heat-related illnesses and deaths, prompting both Palmdale and Lancaster to expand outreach, preparedness workshops, and safety guidance for vulnerable residents.
   

• Hospital Auxiliary Awards $1,000 Scholarships to 12 Local Students (avdailynews.com) — Two Palmdale High School seniors are among 12 local students receiving $1,000 scholarships from the Antelope Valley Medical Center Auxiliary to pursue healthcare careers. The long-running program supports high-achieving graduates from schools across the Antelope Valley, reinforcing AVMC’s role as a key community hospital investing in future caregivers who may one day serve Palmdale and neighboring cities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: she was found safe and she's doing good!
    Hey guys my friends dog (the one I rescued) decided it was a good idea to unlock the front door and run out of the house if you guys see her please… (Nextdoor Calico Terrace)
  • Anthony and his team, I truly want to thank you for the outstanding work on my backyard.
    I truly appreciate it. My baby loved it outside. (Nextdoor William McAdam Park)
  • Superior Grocers posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Palmdale. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Palmdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palmdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lancaster

  • 44720 Gadsden A3 Ave Unit C5, Lancaster, CA 93534 (realtor.com)
  • 105 Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535 (redfin.com)
  • City of Lancaster to Host Community Open Houses on Proposed Proposition 218 Assessment Updates (avdailynews.com)

Santa Clarita

  • Santa Clarita Area Girl Scouts Earn Gold Award (scvnews.com)
  • Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Awards Night: Community Members, Scholarships, & Elks Honored (hometownstation.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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