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šŸŒ± Which Lancaster support groups and clubs are meeting this week?

Lancaster, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Lancaster! Weā€™re back, helping you stay up to date with whatā€™s happening. Let's take on the day together! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Lancaster support groups and clubs are meeting this week?
  • Lancaster home on East Avenue K-4 headed to trustee auction.
  • How did a Highway 14 crash send a car down an embankment?

Also on today's calendar: Hollywood Horror at the Historic Bollman House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fix a broken pizza? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

ā˜‘ļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official California election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Brisk and cool, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Community News, Oct. 27, 2026 (avpress.com) ā€” Lancaster residents have a full slate of ongoing community groups, from Spanish-language and general breastfeeding support at the Women and Newborn Pavilion to saltwater anglers, gem and mineral enthusiasts, weightā€‘loss meetings, and emotional support gatherings. Nearby Quartz Hill, Palmdale, and Tehachapi also host cancer support, sisterā€‘city, orchestra, and squareā€‘dance activities, giving locals many options to connect, learn, and socialize weekly or monthly.
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2. 292409 T.S. No.: 2026-01268-CA (avpress.com) ā€” A trusteeā€™s sale has been scheduled for December 1 on the home at 624 East Avenue K-4 in Lancaster, after the owner defaulted on a 2006 deed of trust. The notice explains auction terms, risks for potential bidders, and post-sale rights for eligible tenants or buyers. Residents affected are urged to seek legal or real estate advice quickly.
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3. Minor Injuries Suffered in Lancaster Car Accident on Highway 14 (pacificattorneygroup.com) ā€” A two-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 14 near the West Avenue D off-ramp in Lancaster sent at least one person to be treated for minor injuries Tuesday morning. A sedan and pickup were involved, with one vehicle going down an embankment. Authorities are still investigating the cause, so expect possible follow-up information on traffic safety in that stretch.
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4. Halloween Safety: Simple Steps to Keep the Holiday Fun and Injury-Free (avdailynews.com) ā€” With Halloween just days away in Lancaster and across the Antelope Valley, local families are urged to focus on safety while kids enjoy trick-or-treating. A Kaiser Permanente pediatrician shares practical tips on checking candy, choosing safer costumes, decorating without fire risks, and improving nighttime visibility so neighborhood celebrations stay fun and injury-free for children with and without medical conditions.
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5. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Highlights the Life-Saving Power of Early Detection, Treatment (avdailynews.com) ā€” From a Lancaster-based perspective, health experts are using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to stress how mammograms and early detection can dramatically improve outcomes for local women. They outline who should be screened, common warning signs, and lifestyle choices that may reduce risk. The piece also highlights racial disparities and encourages residents to talk with their doctors about personal risk.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Leslie and his team were amazing from start to finish.
    He responded quickly to my request for a quote, explained clearly what the estimate included (it included everything involved in getting my Garageā€¦ (Nextdoor Ave J)
  • On my way to McDonaldā€™s off of 13th St.
    across from Ross near 24 hour fitness I saw these beautiful cats. I tried to look for a place to get food for them, but I canā€™t find one and I justā€¦ (Nextdoor Lorimer)
  • Antelope Valley College posted a job opening for Assistant Coach Adjunct Non Instruction in Lancaster. Apply here.
  • City of Lancaster California posted a job opening for Security Assistant - Lancaster Police Department in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.

Ok Lancaster! 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: "How do you fix a broken pizza?" ā€” With tomato paste! (Thank you Douglas D. for sending it in!)
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