STAY SAFE - More than 2,000 people, equipped with lawn chairs, games for their kids, umbrellas and blankets, fill George Lane County Park in Quartz Hill on Sunday, hoping to receive an H1N1 flu vaccine. Lining the fence and stretching across the park, approximately 500 people were turned away because county health officials only had enough vaccines for 1,500. DAISY RATZLAFF/Valley Press

PALMDALE - Just in time for Halloween, a bright orange mailer has appeared in voters' mailboxes - a second anonymous attack on Palmdale Water District candidate Dexter Gordon and his employer, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

PALMDALE - Despite some disputes, board members and staff from the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency and the Rosamond Community Services District apparently have compromised on a Rosamond request to supply water for banking.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

In the sometimes amorphous world of rural town councils, membership can change from one meeting to the next. This Election Day, voters in Lake Los Angeles, Littlerock and Quartz Hill will be able to decide who will represent them, but those in Acton won't.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

LANCASTER - More than 1,000 people attended the Rotary Club of Lancaster's inaugural "Wings 'N' Wheels" car show, airplane display and chili cookoff on Saturday at Gen. William J. Fox Airfield.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

LANCASTER - A few tickets are still available for the 2009 Heartsounds Ball, "Hooray for Hollywood: Lights! Camera! Auction!" The glitzy gala of the season begins with a red carpet walk at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Poppy Pavilion on the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Ave. H.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

EDWARDS AFB - New NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden last week unveiled a mural by noted aviation artist Robert McCall portraying Apollo 11 astronaut and NASA research pilot Neil Armstrong.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

ROSAMOND - Even after the Rosamond Community Services District manages to bank some surplus water, it will be some time before the agency can draw that water from the ground to supply its customers.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

EDITORIAL - In recent years almost every media outlet - including this one - has justifiably criticized California often and extensively for its lack of leadership. But despite its present fiscal woes, the Golden State is still home to smart people with a can-do spirit, making it a place where the future is happening now.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

PALMDALE - Reports the economy grew 3.5% in the third quarter of this year was welcomed news, but hold off on the confetti and streamers - the road to recovery is going to be long and arduous said economist Jack Kyser.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

Earlier this year, Norma Cook and Derek Tilford were bouncing ideas off each other. Cook had been a secretary with the United Football Alliance League and Tilford played for the Santa Clarita Sentinels, about to enter his eighth season of semi-professional football. Each wanted to see a semi-pro team return to the Antelope Valley.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

LANCASTER - The Lancaster Baptist boys and girls basketball teams weren't supposed to start their seasons until Nov. 13. It's safe to say the teams will welcome a change of schedule.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

Since the 2007 season, the Paraclete High School football team has gone undefeated in the Olympic League of the Gold Coast Conference. Last year, the Spirits rode that undefeated league season all the way to the CIF-Southern Section Mid-Valley Division title.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

The Paraclete High cross country team honored Jeremy Pallon the best way it knew how. The Spirits buried his running shoes. Pallon, a 2008 Paraclete graduate and former member of the Spirits track and cross country teams, died on Wednesday from injuries suffered in a car accident on Oct. 23 in San Diego. He was 20 years old, and had been attending school at Cal State University San Marcos.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.

PALMDALE - For Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis Jr. III, boxing wasn't his only option, but it was the most obvious one. Growing up in south central Los Angeles, Pendarvis found himself fighting at nearby Washington Park almost daily at a young age. When he decided to attend a local boxing gym to funnel that rage into boxing, Pendarvis was hooked instantly.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press for only 25¢ a day.