2014 Economic Roundtable Report

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2014
Econo m i c
roun dta b le
reportr e p o rt
roundtable
www.aveconomy.org
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Ridgecrest
Bakersfield
Randsburg
TEHACHAPI MTNS
California City
Tehachapi
Mojave
Edwards Boron
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE
Barstow
Rosamond
Lancaster
Lake Elizabeth
Palmdale
Littlerock
Santa
Clarita
Valencia
Acton
Lake
Los Angeles
Pearblossom
Newhall
Ventura
SAN BERNARDINO MTNS
Burbank
Pomona
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
PACIFIC OCEAN
Anaheim
Find your place along
Southern California’s
Leading Edge
Antelope Valley: 60 miles from L.A.
and light-years ahead in industry!
Lower Property
Tax Rates
Property Tax rates average
2 ½ - 3 ½ times less than AZ,
NV, UT, WA, OR and TX – Moody’s
Commercial sites
priced 50% less than
comparable Southern
California locations
Cost of Doing Business
Lower than most cities including
Austin, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Long
Beach and Sacramento
Kosmont Report, 2012
Housing priced
30-50% less
than nearly all other California
housing markets
Table of Contents
I n t r o d uction
■ Introduction
Welcome to Antelope Valley................. 1
The Greater Antelope Valley
■ DEMOGRAPHICS
Area Profile ............................................. 2
Population Detail.................................... 3
Comparisons/Housing........................... 4
Antelope Valley Cities....................... 5-10
■ ECONOMY
Employment By Industry..................... 11
Workforce............................................... 12
International Trade/
Cost of Doing Business...................... 13
Foreign Zone.......................................... 13
Small Business Support................ 14, 15
Renewable Energy................................. 16
Motion Pictures/Agriculture/
Mining........................................................17
■ EDUCATION
STEM Education............................... 18-20
Public/Private Schools ........................ 21
Community Colleges/
Universities.................................... 22, 23
■ Industry
Aerospace/Aviation....................... 24, 25
Business Parks/Industrial Space.. 26, 27
Public Transportation.................... 28, 29
Retail Sales Growth.............................. 29
■ HOUSING
Housing Market............................... 30-32
■ HEALTH CARE
Hospitals/Health Services............. 33, 34
■ QUALITY OF LIFE
Air & Water............................................. 35
Entertainment & Facilities............ 36, 37
Utilities.................................................... 37
To grow our local economy and create jobs, Los Angeles County appreciates the
strong leadership the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance is providing in the
development of a business-friendly environment here in the Valley. Fostering public-private partnerships, and with the cooperation of our Antelope
Valley residents, community groups and business organizations in our cities and
unincorporated areas, the Alliance is working to support and grow existing businesses
and encouraging new business to locate or expand here.
Michael D. Antonovich
LA County Supervisor
5th District
The Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance is pleased to present this 2014 Economic
Roundtable Report! This annual report is prepared by GAVEA to provide economic and
demographic information specific to our region and is a valuable tool in our economic
development efforts. Now home to some 520,000 residents, the Greater Antelope Valley
Economic Region covers over 3,000 square miles and incudes portions of both Los
Angeles and Kern County and includes five (5) incorporated cities as well as a number
of unincorporated communities. Our region is larger than the state of Connecticut and
very diverse in resources, topography and climate!
The Greater Antelope Valley continues its heritage as one of the premier aerospace
flight test and research resources in the nation with accomplishments ranging from
breaking the sound barrier to the first manned private space flight! Our region has also
maintained its agricultural roots and is the largest Los Angeles County producer of a
number of crops!
Our region is rich in opportunities for economic growth offering a wide range of
benefits to forward thinking companies seeking to expand or re-locate their business.
We offer a large inventory of affordable land and existing facilities along with a skilled
labor force. With our proximity to the LA Basin which boasts a GDP of some $925
Billion, the largest in the state and 15th in the world, Antelope Valley business are
close enough to participate in this market while enjoying our regions low cost of doing
business and quality of life.
This report is made possible through the efforts and support of the GAVEA
membership, a dedicated group of business and civic leaders partnering with our cities
and counties! Our members recognize that our economy is too important to leave to
chance and have invested their time, money and expertise in supporting GAVEA’s vital
role in attracting and retaining jobs in our region!
Harvey Holloway
GAVEA Chairman
Broker/Owner,
Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty
Kimberly Maevers, President
1028 West Avenue L-12, Suite#101
Lancaster, CA 93534.
661/945-2741 • FAX: 661/945-7711
www.aveconomy.org
Albert Gatton,
GAVEA Executive Assistant
Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 1
AREA PRO F ILE
Total Population of
Greater Antelope
Valley Region 520,690
Annual Growth
2014-2019 Projected
2010-2014 Estimated
2000-2010 Census
1990-2000 Census
552,863
520,690
495,799
398,598
6.26%
5.02%
24.39%
20.25%
Population by Origin
Not Hispanic or Latino
Hispanic or Latino
292,049
282,641
56.09%
43.91%
Population by Race
White Alone
283,890
Black/African American Alone
72,745
American Indian/Alaskan Native
5,433
Asian Alone
18,700
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
1,314
Some Other Race
109,736
Two or More Races
28,872
54.52%
13.97%
1.04%
3.59%
0.25%
21.08%
5.54%
Median Age
33.10
Regional Housing
Average Household Income
Per Capita Income
Housing Units
Persons per Household
Owner Occupied
Average Length of Residence (yrs.)
$66,022
$20,827
158,996
3.17
66.02%
15
*Economy
Cost of Doing Business
Low to Moderate
2011 Major Retail Sales
$3,300,397,787
2011 Retail Sales Growth
8.51%
2012 Cost of Living Index (US avg. 100) *92.7
(Property taxes not included)
2012 Sector Job Growth
*2013 Numbers not available at press time
2 | GAVEA www.aveconomy.org
1.89%
Ethnicity
n 69.7%
225,084
Primarily
English
n 25.98%
125,260
Spanish
speaking
n 4.33%
20,861
Other
speaking
Age
Specific
Major Economic Impact Areas
Air Force Plant 42
Contractor Employees
6,758
Government Civilian
701
Government Military
14
Payroll (Annualized)
$637,736,097
Local Contracts
$176,156,856
*Does not include FAA/LM Aero/FAA LA Center
Edwards Air Force Base
Employees
Military
Civilians
Military Family Members
Esti. Indirect, induced Jobs
Local Contract
Total Payroll
Total Economic Impact
10,647
2,126
8,521
2,714
12,451
$214.5 Million
$653.7 Million
$1.52 Billion**
n 54.84%
18-54
n 27.81%
0-17
n 11.29%
55-64
n 10.06%
Over 65
Education
China Lake
Full-Time Civilians
Military
On-site Contractors
Payroll
Civilians
Military
Visitors/Year
Local Contracts
Bankcard Programs
Mojave Airport & Spaceport*
Antelope Valley Mall
Stores
Kiosks
Employees (Home to 47 companies)
n 54.29%
HS Grad &
some college
n 25.9%
Higher degree
n 19.81%
No degree
4,324
714
1,580
$322,000,000
$30,000,000
30,000
$250,000,000
$2,500,000
71
100
32
1,500
**Source: FY2012 EIA
Populat i o n De ta i l
Lancaster
158,630
Palmdale
150,000
150,000
120,000
120,000
154,535
Tehachapi
13,313
14,000
12,000
10,000
2010
State Rank in Size
38
Rank of Growth in LA County by %
2
Annual Growth Rate
0.91%
State Rank in Growth by %
110
% of Change from 2000 census 22.9%
State Rank by Numeric Change
33
from 2000 census *Tied
2012
30
87
0.1%
394
33%
228
California City
2013
31
55
0.5%
315
34%
79
13,150
153,785
154,535
2010
State Rank in Size
33
Rank of Growth in LA County by %
1
Annual Growth Rate
1.22%
73
% of Change from 2000 census 31%
19
from 2000 census
2012
33
22
0.4%
316
32%
113
2013
33
38
0.5%
294
32%
76
Ridgecrest
28,348
16,000
30,000
14,000
10,000
20,000
13,150
2012 2013
338
340
1
10
3.7% -0.8%
2
471
58% 57%
129
469
24,297
27,540
28,088
2010
State Rank in Size
247
Rank of Growth in Kern County by %
9
1.3%
Annual Growth Rate
163
% of change from 2000 census 15%
208
from 2000 census
2013 – Estimate
5,000
2012 – Estimate
13,259
10,000
2010 – Census
2013 – Estimate
14,166
2010
State Rank in Size
325
1
Annual Growth Rate
1.21%
12
% of change from 2000 census 79%
137
from 2000 census
15,000
2000 – Census
8,385
2012 – Estimate
2,000
2010 – Census
4,000
2000 – Census
8,000
6,000
28,348
2012
249
4
0.9%
129
16%
196
2013
248
5
0.9%
121
17%
215
Estimated Population by Zip Code
ZIPCITY
93501 Mojave
93505 California City
93516 Boron
93519 Cantil
93523 Edwards
93524 Edwards
93527 Inyokern
93554 Randsburg
93555 Ridgecrest
93560 Rosamond
93561 Tehachapi
Total
Overall Total
2012
2013
2014
5,459
5,643
5,683
14,341 14,622 14,369
2,274
2,359
2,376
87
107
109
2,336
3,002
3,024
974
285
225
2,413
2,369
2,429
105
28
24
33,246 33,297 33,325
19,447 19,398 19,582
35,775 36,356 35,979
116,457 117,466 117,125
507,220 513,547 520,690
Source: California Department of Finance, Census, Claritas
2,000
11,125
14,503
13,871
13,313
2010
State Rank in Size
334
7
Annual Growth Rate
1.83%
102
25%
% of change from 2000 census State Rank by Numeric Change
249
from 2000 census
2012 2013
334 337
10
11
-4% -4%
477 477
25% 20%
476 477
he Los Angeles
“TCounty
economy
will continue
to show
improvement
25,000
12,000
4,000
2013 – Estimate
152,714
30,000
6,000
2012 – Estimate
116,670
60,000
2010 – Census
158,630
2013 – Estimate
157,902
2012 – Estimate
2013 – Estimate
156,633
2010 – Census
2012 – Estimate
118,718
8,000
2000 – Census
2010 – Census
30,000
2000 – Census
60,000
90,000
2000 – Census
90,000
ZIPCITY
2012
2013
2014
93510 Acton
7,457
7,925
7,974
93532 Lake Hughes
2,749
2,939
3,007
93534 Lancaster
40,139 41,213 41,796
93535 Lancaster
73,337 74,333 76,107
93536 Lancaster
73,349 73,917 75,760
93543 Littlerock
13,580 13,852 14,032
93544 Llano
1,441
1,467
1,503
93550 Palmdale
75,783 76,206 76,998
93551 Palmdale
53,365 54,108 55,240
93552 Palmdale
39,704 40,312 41,350
93553 Pearblossom
1,816
1,898
1,938
93563 Valyermo
651
650
439
93591 Palmdale
7,352
7,351
7,421
Total
390,763 396,081 403,565
in 2013 and 2014, barring an
unforeseen pullback in the national
economy...In addition, venture capital
will flow to the area as startups in a
variety of technology industries grow
in number. And even as concerns
about funding for government
aerospace programs linger, private
firms will continue to pursue
commercial space ventures from their
operations in Los Angeles County and
elsewhere in Southern California.
— Robert Kleinhenz Ph.D,
Chief Economist, LAEDC
”
antelope valley POPULATION forecast
2020
Lancaster174,807
Palmdale179,274
Unincorporated–LA County134,000
Greater California City/Mojave
32,509 Greater Ridgecrest
39,442 Greater Rosamond
31,805 Greater Tehachapi
47,691 Antelope Valley
639,528 2035
201,310
206,143
172,173
39,641
41,737
40,245
57,632
758,881
Southern California Association of Government, SCAG
Kern County Council of Governments, KernCOG.
COMPARISON WITH OTHER AREAS
Estimated POPULATION
2013
Antelope Valley
513,547
Las Vegas
585,440
Tucson
527,018
Atlanta
443,261
Miami
418,387
St. Louis
316,452
Cincinnati
294,894
Reno
226,638
2014*
520,690
595,195
524,264
455,895
425,944
317,322
296,859
231,619
P opulation data
2000-2019 Growth Projections
% of
2000
2019Change
Bakersfield
247,057 384,551 55.65%
Moreno Valley 142,381 215,504 51.36%
Lancaster
118,718 176,857 48.97%
Palmdale
116,670 172,429 47.79%
Santa Clarita 151,088 195,386 29.32%
Phoenix
1,321,045 1,580,356 19.63%
Ontario
158,007 169,937 7.55%
Long Beach
461,522 482,884 4.63%
*Based on 2010 Census
CENSUS GROWTH
2000
Bakersfield
247,057
Moreno Valley
142,381
Lancaster
118,718
Palmdale
116,670
Phoenix
1,321,045
Santa Clarita
151,088
Ontario
158,007
Long Beach
461,522
housing data
AVG. Household Income
2013
Santa Clarita
$99,124
California
$83,188
Chandler
$75,175
United States
$69,637
Los Angeles
$74,235
Long Beach
$70,510
Ridgecrest
$66,423
Bakersfield
$67,651
Palmdale
$68,837
Lancaster
$63,100
Las Vegas
$60,954
Phoenix, AZ
$57,567
Rosamond
$59,732
Reno, NV
$54,848
Glendale, AZ
$55,594
California City
$55,823
Tehachapi
$57,311
Tucson
$46,652
Real Estate Tax Rate
Riverside, CA
Lancaster
Los Angeles
Palm Springs
San Bernardino
Palmdale
Chandler, AZ
Portland, OR
Mesa, AZ
Fort Collins, CO
Bullhead City, AZ
Arlington, TX
Phoenix Tucson, AZ
Cost of Living - ACCRA New York
San Francisco
San Diego
LA-Long Beach
Palm Springs
Portland
Riverside
2011
1.07%
1.13%
1.19%
1.92%
1.30%
1.29%
2.63%
2.29%
2.29%
2.61%
2.71%
3.03%
1.82%
2.25%
2010
347,483
193,365
156,633
152,750
1,567,579
176,320
176,921
462,257
2000-2010
41%
36%
32%
31%
19%
17%
12%
0%
*Based on median house price income, interest rate
2014
$96,665
$81,689
$81,555
$71,320
$71,022
$70,357
$69,885
$68,929
$66,390
$61,996
$61,575
$60,969
$60,710
$60,573
$59,249
$59,167
$58,464
$47,346
2012
1.14%
1.21%
1.25%
1.29%
1.34%
1.37%
2.23%
2.29%
2.29%
2.61%
2.71%
2.76%
3.53%
4.32%
new/resale house/condo median prices % of
2012
2013Change
Ridgecrest
$140,000 $136,500 -2.25%
Tucson, AZ
$142,000 $160,000 13.85%
California City
$54,500 $65,000 17.36%
Santa Clarita
$350,000 $415,000 18.84%
Lancaster
$129,000 $155,000 20.00%
Tehachapi
$145,000 $175,000 21.43%
Chandler, AZ
$195,000 $232,000 21.61%
Palmdale
$145,000 $177,500 22.57%
Long Beach $299,000 $365,000 22.76%
Rosamond
$115,000 $143,000 24.56%
California
$275,000 $345,000 28.00%
Reno, NV
$164,000 $210,000 29.87%
Bakersfield
$145,000 $187,000 32.31%
Cal-Condos
$256,000 $335,000 33.62%
Glendale, AZ
$122,000 $155,000 34.74%
Las Vegas, NV $124,000 $165,000 37.10%
Los Angeles (city) $365,000 $495,000 40.50%
Phoenix, AZ
$118,000 $154,600 40.71%
Cost of Doing Business (Kosmont)
2012
Lancaster
Low Cost
Kern (Unincorporated)
Average Cost
Palmdale
Average Cost
Indio
High Cost
Tulare
High Cost
Riverside
High Cost
Long Beach
High Cost
San Bernardino
Very High Cost
Los Angeles
Very High Cost
Chandler, AZ
Very High Cost
Mesa, AZ
Very High Cost
Phoenix, AZ
Very High Cost
Tucson, AZ
Very High Cost
Portland, Or
Very High Cost
*2008
**2012
Cost of Living - ACCRA 220.3%
170.9%
135.0%
148.1%
127.6%
114.5%
119.3%
229.5%
168.3%
134.4%
131.3%
121.6%
118.7%
113.7%
Flagstaff
Fresno
Bakersfield
Las Vegas
Antelope Valley
Reno-Sparks, NV
*2008
**2012
118.3%
120.5%
103.7%
106.3%
104.4%
112.1%
112.7%
105.2%
99.5%
98.3%
92.7%
92.5%
Housing Affordability Index* (%)
First Time Buyer
2010
California City
92
Palmdale
84
Las Vegas, NV
86
Rosamond
75
Bakersfield
81
Lancaster
83
Ridgecrest
78
Glendale, AZ
88
Phoenix, AZ
87
Tehachapi
77
Chandler, AZ
80
Santa Clarita
69
Cal - Condos
68
California 70
Tucson, AZ
62
Reno, NV
61
Long Beach
51
Los Angeles
45
Crime data
2011
91
83
86
76
81
82
78
87
87
79
81
71
68
68
64
65
52
46
2012
92
85
83
83
82
81
81
80
80
76
74
73
69
67
67
60
59
48
*Per 100,000 pop
Crime Rate*
%Nat’l % Above/
ChangeAVG.Below
2011
2012 ’11-’12 2012Nat’l AVG.
California
Palmdale
Lancaster
Riverside
Ridgecrest
Victorville
Bakersfield
San Bernardino
4,175
4,175
5,056 3,252
4,175
5,056 4,175
-35.1%
-34.4%
-23.0%
-22.8%
3.8%
9.5%
39.6%
NEVADA
Reno
3,372
3,738 10.85% 4,175
Las Vegas Metro 3,582
3,922 9.49% 3,778
-10.5%
3.8%
Arizona
Phoenix
Tempe
Glendale
2,626
2,566
3,559
2,280
3,937
4,752
4,860
4,950
5,927
6,894
2,708
2,738
3,893
2,511
4,332
5,534
5,829
3.12%
6.70%
9.38%
10.13%
10.03%
16.46%
19.94%
4,728 -4.48%
5,240 -11.59%
6,901 0.10%
3,778
4,175
4,175
25.1%
25.5%
65.3%
*Per 100,00 pop.
*2nd Quarter •**3rd Quarter
Source: Kosmont Rose Institute, CAR, FBI, Claritas, Census, ACCRA, DataQuick, GAVEA.
“It’s Positively Clear”
Antelope valley cities
Lancaster
2013 Population Estimate
2010 Census
157,826
156,633
POPULATION Characteristics
Median Age
31.5
21.1%
Spanish Speaking
“BYD’s Senior Vice President Stella Li, LAEDC’s President Bill Allen, and Mayor R. Rex Parris announce the grand opening of the BYD electric bus
and energy storage manufacturing facilities in Lancaster.”
“The City of Lancaster vigorously competes by
2013 MILESTONES
training its residents for tomorrow’s jobs, not for
yesterday’s; by keeping costs and fees down to
Most Business Friendly City: Lancaster was once
attract new businesses and jobs; and by supporting
again named Los Angeles County’s Most Businessits start-up sector, which will drive the city’s
Friendly City by the Los Angeles Economic Development
economic growth in the future.”
Corporation (LAEDC) for cities with a population of
— Bill Allen, President of the LAEDC.
50,000 or greater. Lancaster won this prestigious honor
to become the first city in the program’s history to win
Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center (MACC), a $98.8
the award twice.
million complex complete with a 39,000-squareInternationally Competitive: BYD, a leading
international firm specializing in rechargeable
batteries, vehicle manufacturing, and green energy
technologies, selected Lancaster as the home of its first
manufacturing facilities in North America. The firm
will manufacture electric buses and large-scale battery
systems in two separate industrial facilities totaling
160,000 square feet.
Industrial Lancaster: Morton Manufacturing, a
precision aerospace fastener firm that specializes
in the production of nickel-alloy bolts, relocated its
manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters to
a custom-built 88,000-square-foot industrial complex
in the Lancaster Business Park. Originally established
in 1967, the growing firm will bring 350 jobs to the
Antelope Valley.
Medical Center: The partnership between the City
of Hope and the Antelope Valley Hospital has borne
fruit in the form of a 59,195-square-foot, medical and
education center that will house a full-service cancer
center, a conference center, and 172-seat auditorium.
Kaiser Permanente Facility: Construction is ahead
of schedule on Kaiser Permanente’s 136,000-squarefoot medical office building. Once completed, the
state-of-the-art facility will house 66 provider offices,
three major procedure rooms, chemotherapy and
non-chemotherapy infusion center, imaging, lab draw,
and an outpatient pharmacy. In addition, it is the first
Kaiser Permanente building nationwide to qualify for
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building
Council. This will also be the first Kaiser Permanente
facility to utilize solar water heating and reclaimed
water to operate building fixtures as well as for
landscape irrigation.
Care Center: Los Angeles County has nearly
completed construction on its 124,000-square-foot
foot ambulatory surgery center, 38,000-square-foot
clinical service building, and 47,000 square feet of
administrative space.
Award-Winning Downtown: The International
Downtown Association (IDA) selected Lancaster’s
downtown revitalization project, “The BLVD
Transformation,” to receive its Pinnacle Award in the
Public Space category. The highest honor given by the
IDA, this award marks the BLVD’s first international
recognition. The City’s downtown revitalization effort
has transformed a $41 million public investment into
$275 million in economic benefit, creating more than
2,000 new jobs and 50 new businesses. Today, it is the
center of culture and commerce in the Antelope Valley.
New Facilities: A two-story, 8,000 square-foot mixeduse office and retail development has been completed
and fully leased in downtown Lancaster. This
complements the beginning of another construction
project on the BLVD, Lancaster Promenade III, which
will feature office, commercial, and retail space in over
50,000 square feet of real estate. It will combine new
construction, rehabilitation of existing properties, and
a future hotel. The first phase has been completed
with retail and office space ready to lease. In addition,
Halley-Olsen-Murphy, a fixture of the Lancaster
business community for more than 50 years, celebrated
the grand opening of its new facility in downtown
Lancaster.
Destination Lancaster: 2013 marked the launch
of a new marketing effort for Destination Lancaster,
the Antelope Valley’s convention and visitors’ bureau,
which included promoting Valley-wide special events
to other economic regions, an attractive visitor’s guide,
upgrades to the Destination Lancaster website, a new
Trip Advisor page, and a partnership with the Lancaster
Chamber of Commerce to host a new Visitor’s Center in
Downtown Lancaster.
Elected Officials
Contacts
Mayor, R. Rex Parris • Vice Mayor, Marvin E. Crist
Councilmembers: Ronald D. Smith, Sandra Johnson,
Ken Mann
City Manager, Mark Bozigian • 661/723-6000
Director Economic Development,
Vern Lawson • 661/723-6128
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 • 661/723-6128 • www.cityoflancasterca.org
POPULATION BY origin
Hispanic
57.1%
42.9%
POPULATION BY RACE
White Alone
African American
Native American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
44.6%
21.7%
1.0%
4.4%
22.6%
5.7%
Average Household
Income (city)
93536
93535
93534
$61,996
$82,609
$54,235
$47,163
Public Safety (2012)
Crime Rate Per 100,000
U.S. Average 100-250K pop.
2,738
4,175
Housing*
2013 Median Housing
$155,000
Annual % of Change
20.16%
Affordability Index
81
Housing Units
52,285
Vacancy Rate
9.34%
3.17
Homeowners
59.82%
*2013 numbers not available for Affordability,
Units, Vacancy and Persons
Education 94,818
(educational attainment by pop. 25+)
18.4%
No High School Diploma
29.6%
High School Graduate
25.5%
Some College, no degree
9.6%
Associate’s Degree
11.5%
Bachelor’s Degree
4.1%
Master’s Degree
0.7%
Professional School Degree
0.5%
Doctoral Degree
Workforce (civ employed by Pop. 16+)
Architect/Engineer
Arts/Entertain/Sports
Building Grounds Maint
Business Financial Ops
Community Soc Svcs
Computer/Mathematical
Construction/Extraction
Edu/Training/Library
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Health Practitioner/Tec
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Life/Phys/Soc Science
Management
Office/Admin Support
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
Transportation/Moving
64,979
2.3%
1.2%
4.3%
3.0%
2.1%
1.5%
6.0%
6.7%
0.6%
3.9%
6.5%
2.6%
4.3%
0.7%
0.3%
7.8%
14.3%
4.9%
3.8%
12.1%
4.4%
6.6%
Source: City of Lancaster, GAVEA, Claritas
Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census
“A Place to Call Home”
PALMDALE
2010 Census
154,322
152,750
Median Age
30.7
40.4%
Spanish Speaking
Hispanic
40.8%
59.2%
POPULATION BY RACE
White Alone
African American
Native American
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
46.6%
14.6%
0.8%
4.3%
28.1%
5.6%
Average Household
Income (city)
93550
93551
93552
$66,390
$51,165
$90,642
$66,708
2,708
4,175
Housing*
2013 Median Housing
$177,500
Annual % of Change
22.41%
Affordability Index
85
Housing Units
46,663
Vacancy Rate
7.72%
3.57
Homeowners
68%
Education 92,402
25.3%
25.6%
25.9%
7.5%
10.9%
Bachelor’s Degree
3.8%
Master’s Degree
0.8%
0.4%
Doctoral Degree
Architect/Engineer
Community Soc Svcs
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Management
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
63,836
2.2%
1.5%
5.1%
2.7%
1.9%
1.3%
7.2%
4.1%
0.4%
5.7%
4.5%
2.2%
4.5%
0.6%
0.4%
7.6%
14.0%
7.6%
2.8%
11.5%
5.7%
6.8%
Source: City of Palmdale, GAVEA, Claritas
Inc., CA-DOF, CAR, FBI, DataQuick,
Census
2013 MILESTONES
Palmdale Power Plant received approval bringing
construction one step closer. The project will produce up
to 800 construction jobs, 35 permanent jobs, dozens of
support jobs, $5 million infused into the local economy,
$6 million in County taxes, pay for a $20 million dollar
reclaimed water interconnect between Palmdale and
Lancaster.
Kinkisharyo International from Osaka Japan, a
world leader in railcar manufacturing, sets up operations
in Palmdale gearing up to hire 150 people to work in
their Palmdale assembly plant.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, a leading national sporting
goods retailer is coming to the Antelope Valley Mall.
Antelope Valley Mall’s, renovation of the 113,000
square foot former Harris/Gottschalk’s building will
include a new exterior design leading into Dick’s
Sporting Goods and will also include a redesigned
“Entertainment Plaza.”
New Retailers welcomed to The Antelope Valley Mall
include: Buckle, Kay Jewelers, Sprint Wireless, Invisible
Shield by Zagg and Paradise Furniture.
Family Christian, the largest Christian specialty retailer
with 280 stores in 36 states opened a brand new store
in Palmdale.
In-Shape Health Clubs began renovations on two new
facilities; Palmdale Southeast and Palmdale West. When
complete both facilities will offer top-of-the-line cardio
and weight training.
New Restaurants opened in Palmdale include: Hibachi
Grill Buffet, Guadalajara Taco Grill, I Love BBQ-Korean
BBQ, Azteca Restaurant, Aloha Shave Ice, Yoshinoya,
Mahli’s Indian Cuisine, Sam’s Flaming Grill, Santa Ana
Fresh Mexican, Dragon Place and Baracoa Lounge.
Miracle on 47th Street East continues with the
opening of Buffalo’s Café, Ni Hao Sushi, Pizza Experience
and Sweet Frog Yogurt.
Our Medical Community Welcomes: The Antelope
Valley Cancer Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Wound Care Unit, Palmdale Health & Wellness Center,
ALTECH plans to hire over 150 employees in
the Antelope Valley area for the manufacturing
of Light Rail Vehicles. We have found the
South Valley WorkSource Center to be a
valuable tool to meet all of our personnel
requirements. Moreover, their experienced
team works closely with our executive
staff to maintain solid communications
and performance throughout the recruiting
campaign. Simply stated, the quality and timely
service provided by the SVWSC is unmatched
by any similar organization we have utilized
in the past. ALTECH appreciates the SVWSC,
its staff and community support in providing
such a win-win solution to promote progressive
manufacturing jobs in the Palmdale-Lancaster
area.”
—Tom Bielecki, Vice President,
Altech Services Inc.
Care 1st Primary and Urgent Care Center, Vargo Physical
Therapy and The Joint Chiropractic Place.
Looking Good, Palmdale!—Extensive remodeling
and a fresh new look were completed for two shopping
centers located on Palmdale Boulevard.
Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event
in America returned to Palmdale for Stage 3 of the Tour
de France-style cycling road race that challenges the
world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along
a demanding course. Palmdale Hosts Ride2Recovery’s
inaugural Amgen Tour of California ride.
Palmdale Lands Transportation Grant—The City
was awarded a grant for $400,000 to fund the Palmdale
Transit Orientated Development Overlay Zone and EIR
Project. The project will update the Palmdale Transit
Specific Plan, General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
to reflect the City’s plans for Transit Orientated
Development and multi-modal connectivity to the
Palmdale transportation Center.
Elected Officials
Contacts
Mayor James C. Ledford, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Tom Lackey
City Manager, David Childs • 661/267-5115
Councilmembers: Mike Dispenza, Steven D. Hofbauer,
Fredric Thompson
Economic Development Manager, David B. Walter
661/267-5125
38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 • www.cityofpalmdale.org
california city
2010 Census
13,751
14,120
Median Age
34.7
15.77%
Spanish Speaking
“A Business Friendly Community”
2013 MILESTONES
Growth & Development
• AT&T secures new lease for the installation of cell
tower.
• $80 thousand Phase 2 of Community Development
Block Grant for the City Arts & Community Center with
outdoor pavilion completed.
• $830 thousand Hacienda Blvd road rebuild and
sidewalk project completed.
• Dollar General celebrates Grand Opening of new
20,770 sq ft store becoming the City’s first national
brand grocery outlet.
• Auto Zone opens the doors of its new retail site.
• $532 thousand Westway Station Park & Ride
completed.
• Hyundai North America Test Track Completes $1.9
million upgrade to facility.
• City secures $375 thousand for Park and Ride at new
Cero Coso College site.
• California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation secures lease of Corrections
Corporation of America California 2,500 bed prison
bringing over 700 jobs to the region.
• Seventh Standard Milling establishes base of
operations for future Kitty Litter manufacturing at
Airport Industrial District.
• California City Vision 2035 video presentation
completed.
• Desert Jade Corporation continues Legends Senior
Housing expansion with the addition of 2 new
duplexes.
• Glenn Dental secures site within growing East side
commercial tract for its 3,990 sq ft facility. The facility
will house a 2,570 sq. ft. dental office and a separate
1,420 sq. ft. lease space.
• California City Pharmacy begins construction on its
new 1,927 sq ft facility on CCB.
California City is ready to grow. Our
Economic Development Corporation is
fully engaged and anticipates a busy 2014.
A new website has been developed to
promote California City and encourage new
business development. We are very thankful
to the Kern Council of Governments for
the Cal City Vision 2035 conceptual design
which will aid us in marketing California
City now and in the future. (Vision 2035:
www.californiacity.com)
—Jennifer Wood, Councilwoman
• City secures $365,000 Highway Safety Improvement
Grant for the resurfacing of CCB West.
• California City Health Care District secures 15,000 sq ft
complex for medical service expansion.
Pride, Enhancement, Preservation
• Community raises $10,000 dollars allowing 4th of July
fireworks celebration to continue for yet another year.
• Phase 2 of new Scout Lodge 90% complete as the
2,200 sq ft building is erected through the efforts of
community volunteers.
• California City hosts Desert Mountain League of Cities
meeting.
• CDCR first graduation of 82 deputies held at California
City Strata Center.
• California City Off Road Highway Grand Prix returns.
• New City Attorney, Fullerton based, Jones & Mayer law
firm secured to provide legal services.
• Police and Fire secure $436 thousand Off Road.
Highway Grant awards for continued development
and oversight of City’s off roading park and visitors.
• City procures new IWORK Permit Management
software to enhance the tracking, issuing, calculation
of building fees.
Elected Officials
Contacts
Mayor, Patrick Bohannon
City Manager, Tom Weil • 760/373-7170
Councilmembers: William Smith, Jennifer Wood
Charles McGuire, Edward Fuller
Economic Development Department
8001 California City Blvd. • 760/373-2007
Hispanic
64.0%
36.0%
Population by Race
White Alone
African American
Native American
Asian/Pacific Islander Some Other Race
Two or More Races
60.8%
16.5%
1.0%
2.8%
12.4%
6.5%
Average Household
Income – CITY
93505
$59,167
$59,193
U.S. Average 10-25K pop
4,198
3,121
Housing*
2013 Median Housing
$65,000
Annual % of Change
19.27%
Affordability Index
92
Housing Units
5,216
Vacancy Rate
21.26%
2.83
Homeowners
61.2%
Education 9,665
18.2%
29.6%
28.0%
10.0%
Bachelor’s Degree
8.3%
Master’s Degree
5.7%
0.1%
Doctoral Degree
0.2%
Workforce
(civ employed by Pop. 16+)
Architect/Engineer
Community Soc Svcs
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Management
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
5,067
3.0%
0.5%
5.6%
4.1%
1.0%
3.9%
5.6%
2.9%
0.7%
4.3%
1.6%
2.4%
7.0%
0.1%
0.2%
14.4%
14.6%
4.4%
4.8%
7.3%
7.0%
4.8%
Source: City of California City, GAVEA,
Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick,
Census
21000 Hacienda Boulevard • California City, CA 93505 • 661/723-6128 • www.californiacity.com
“LIVE UP”
Greater TEHACHAPI
Greater Tehachapi Region
14,414
36,356
Median Age
39.6
13.02%
Spanish Speaking
Hispanic
76.4%
23.6%
Population by Race
White Alone
African American
Native American
Two or More Races
80.0%
3.4%
1.4%
1.7%
9.9%
3.6%
Average Household
Income
93561
58,464
$67,363
U.S. Average 10-25K pop
2013 MILESTONES
3,596
3,121
Housing*
2013 Median Housing
$175,000
Annual % of Change
20.69%
Affordability Index
76
Housing Units
3,622
Vacancy Rate
11.82%
2.74
Homeowners
73.3%
Education 25,001
14.3%
26.4%
32.2%
9.5%
Bachelor’s Degree
11.1%
Master’s Degree
5.0%
0.7%
Doctoral Degree
1.0%
Architect/Engineer
Community Soc Svcs
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Management
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
13,195
4.1%
4.4%
4.0%
3.2%
1.6%
1.0%
5.9%
5.2%
3.0%
6.6%
5.3%
1.0%
5.2%
0.4%
1.3%
10.5%
10.0%
3.7%
7.7%
10.7%
3.9%
5.0%
Source: City of Tehachapi, GAVEA, Claritas
Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, Kern COG, DataQuick,
Census
Four Seasons Retail: Construction completed
on the Four Seasons Retail Center located on
Tehachapi Boulevard creating an additional
16,325 square foot of retail space. The retail
center replaces a bowling alley that had been idle
for over 15 years creating a blighting influence.
The Four Seasons mall represents an example of
Redevelopment without Redevelopment.
Tools for Business Success: City launches
the Tools for Business Success campaign which
is a web based resource for business owners and
potential business owners (start ups) to access
everything a business owner would need to start,
maintain and expand their business.
Event Center: City develops a Master Plan for
the event center located within the Tehachapi
Municipal Airport. Event Center to be anchored by
existing rodeo grounds which were significantly
enhanced in 2012.
Dollar General: Dollar General opened an 8,655
square foot stand alone market on a 2.78 acre
site located within the Tucker Road Commercial
Corridor.
Tractor Supply: Tractor Supply is under
construction for an 8,000 square foot stand alone
retail store on a 2.75 acre site located on Mill
Street directly across from the Home Depot.
Police Facility: The adaptive reuse of a 10,000
square foot former garment factory to be
converted to the new Police Headquarters has
commenced. Upon its completion the facility will
serve the City of Tehachapi for the next 25 years.
The adaptive reuse is in keeping with the City’s
infill and sustainability philosophy in contrast to
building new on a “green field” condition.
“The loss of redevelopment in California
has hit communities hard and Tehachapi
is no exception. The city is working hard to
facilitate the revitalization and repurposing
of out dated and blighted buildings and has
coined the phrase Redevelopment without
Redevelopment.
The replacement of an idle former bowling
alley with a retail center is an example of
Redevelopment without Redevelopment.”
—Greg Garrett, City Manager
Wastewater Treatment Plant: The City
completed Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Improvements Project that brings improved
process control and operational efficiencies, reestablishing the treatment capacity of 1.25 MGD
(million gallons per day).
Walmart Supercenter: On December 9, 2013 the
City of Tehachapi Planning Commission approved
a Walmart Supercenter consisting of a 165,000
square foot structure with a drive thru pharmacy
and garden center on a 25 acre site located within
the Tucker Road Commercial Corridor.
Facebook: City launches Facebook page to help
better communicate with citizenry.
New Hospital: New Hospital under construction
(Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District) on a 22
acre site within the Capital Hills Business Park.
Hospital consists of 8,923 square feet of space
and will allow the District to significantly expand
their services. The new hospital will replace the
existing hospital which does not meet earthquake
standards.
Elected Officials
Contacts
Mayor, Philip Smith
Councilmembers: Ed Grimes, Kim Nixon,
Mary Lou Vachon
City Manager, Greg Garrett • 661/822-2200, ext 105
Community Devlopment Director
David James • 661/822-2200, ext. 119
Assistant City Manger, Christopher Kirk
661/822-4078, ext. 206
Mayor Pro, Tem Susan Wiggins
115 South Robinson Street • Tehachapi, CA 93561 • www.tehachapicityhall.com
Mojave
4,279
31.6
Median Age
38.77%
Spanish Speaking
Home of the Nations First Inland Spaceport
2013 MILESTONES
RENEWBIZ: The RENEWBIZ program funded by tax
revenues from the renewable energy industry got
off to a great start with the award of $162,000 to
eight Mojave businesses to upgrade the facades of
their businesses. This work is the first major step
in revitalization of Mojave. The grants provide
funds for exterior remodeling and upgrading of
buildings and properties belonging to businesses
and non-profit organizations within the Vision
Plan boundaries of downtown Mojave. The
RENEWBIZ program was recognized by the Kern
Council of Governments with a Regional Award
of Merit at their annual awards banquet in March.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT — Efforts by the
Mojave Foundation to revitalize Mojave resulted in
demolition and upgrades of neglected buildings in
downtown Mojave along with several community
clean-up days. That work is continuing and
expected to significantly improve the appearance
of the community.
GOLDEN QUEEN MINE: Construction is underway
on the re-opening of mining at the historic
Golden Queen Mine southwest of Mojave, which
should create around 150 new jobs in the region.
In addition to gold and silver, the mine will be a
source of construction aggregate.
RENEWABLE ENERGY: Continuing expansion of
the area’s renewable energy industry is creating
jobs and pumping tax revenues into the local
economy through the construction and operation
of wind and solar generation. One of the nation’s
largest power stations is being completed west of
Mojave to help transmit this power to the nation’s
electrical grid.
TRAIN TOWN USA: Mojave was designated a”Train
Town USA” by Union Pacific Railroad as a place
of historical significance to the railroad based on
the town’s founding by UP-predecessor Southern
Pacific Railroad in 1876. Mojave is also served by
the BNSF Railway.
“With expanding activity, employment,
and construction at the Mojave Air and
Space Port, re-opening of the Golden Queen
Mine, expansion of the region’s renewable
energy industry, a business-friendly local
government, and an active community
revitalization program underway, 2014
looks to be a banner year for Mojave,
California’s Golden Crossroads”
— Doug Clipperton, President,
Mojave Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic
60.22%
39.78%
Population by Race
White Alone
African American
Native American
Two or More Races
51.39%
18.28%
1.31%
1.59%
21.94%
5.49%
Average Household
Income
93501
$43,706
$47,189
Housing*
2013 Median Housing
$158,500
Annual % of Change
27.17%
Affordability Index
76
Housing Units
3,622
Vacancy Rate
11.82%
2.74
Homeowners
46.44%
Education JOB TRAINING: Training for jobs in the area
is provided by the Kern County Regional
Occupational Program (KCROP) operated by the
Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Training
can be tailored for specific employers and
occupations. Mojave Jr.-Sr. High School offers a
Renewable Energy Academy to train candidates
for careers in the area’s booming wind and solar
power businesses.
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: Chamber of Commerce
Director Ted Hodgkinson and others played host
to a large number of people hiking the nearby
Pacific Crest Trail. By providing hikers with
transportation between the trail head and Mojave,
they were able to rest, clean up and stock up at
our local businesses. The chamber also helped
attract filming of “Wild,” a movie based on Cheryl
Strayed’s non-fiction book describing her 1997
trek on the trail.
SAFETY: A new, two-mile-long safety zone for
pedestrians and bicyclists was installed along
Oak Creek Road, the major thoroughfare serving
Mojave’s West Side. Kern County Road Department
used grant funds for the safety lanes.
2,507
28.4%
35.7%
21.7%
6.9%
Bachelor’s Degree
4.7%
Master’s Degree
2.5%
0.1%
Doctoral Degree
0.0%
Architect/Engineer
Community Soc Svcs
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Management
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
1,221
1.5%
1.4%
7.2%
2.0%
1.9%
0.7%
6.8%
3.4%
1.3%
6.3%
0.4%
2.5%
5.3%
0.0%
0.8%
5.7%
9.9%
10.3%
3.7%
9.0%
3.7%
16.1%
Source: Claritas Inc., GAVEA
Mojave Chamber of Commerce • 661-824-2481 • www.visitmojave.com • www.mojaveairport.com
Ridgecrest
Rosamond
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2013 — Ridgecrest is located in the southern
portion of the Indian Wells Valley and in the northeast corner of Kern County,
surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Sierra Nevada on the west, the Cosos
on the north, the Argus Range on the east, and the El Paso Mountains on the
south. It is approximately an hour and quarter from the Lancaster/Palmdale
area and approximately two hours from both Bakersfield and San Bernardino.
A favorable characteristic of the City is its proximity to two major highways, the
395 and 14. Air travel in and out of the city is provided through the Inyokern
Airport. These attributes make Ridgecrest, a central location for shopping and
business for the Eastern Kern County area. Ridgecrest is also easily accessible to
the rest of southern California making it an ideal location for industry.
2013 MILESTONES
• New Dollar General store completed.
2010 Census
28,341
27,616
Median Age
34.6
8.61%
Spanish Speaking
Hispanic
81.1%
19.0%
POPULATION BY RACE
White Alone
African American
Native American
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
76.5%
3.9%
1.3%
4.5%
7.3%
6.5%
Average Household
Income city
93555
$69,885
$72,378
2,511
3,252
Housing*
2013 Median Housing
$136,500
Annual % of Change
-2.5%
Affordability Index
81
Housing Units
12,025
Vacancy Rate
9.51%
2.56
Homeowners
61.1%
• Auto Zone Expansion to 5,000 sq. ft.
Education 17,744
10.4%
22.6%
30.3%
11.7%
17.2%
Bachelor’s Degree
5.8%
Master’s Degree
0.8%
1.2%
Doctoral Degree
Architect/Engineer
Community Soc Svcs
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Management
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
2013 Milestones/Upcoming activity in Rosamond*
• The District is also pursuing other
• West Park School Fields — Staff is
options for additional groundwater
working with the SKUSD to develop
production sites.
plans for two softball fields, two
practice softball fields, a soccer field,
• Rosamond Regional CDPH Arsenic
and a restroom/concession stand at
Compliance Project - The District
the site.
received notice that the application
was complete on May 14, 2009.
• Semitropic-Rosamond Water
However, the State cannot market
Bank. District staff is working with
the Prop. 84 bonds that will fund the
representatives and consultants of the
project at this time due to the State’s
Authority and AVEK to move forward
current financial condition. This will
with facilities needed to continue
be revisited in January, 2010.
developing the Antelope Valley unit of
the bank and utilize the recent Federal
grant award.
11,921
8.9%
1.9%
4.0%
5.2%
1.4%
5.4%
4.4%
4.4%
0.0%
4.8%
3.2%
2.0%
6.0%
0.3%
2.2%
8.9%
12.4%
4.9%
2.5%
9.9%
2.5%
5.0%
Source: City of Ridgecrest, GAVEA, Claritas Inc., CA-DOF, FBI, DataQuick, Census
Elected Officials
Contacts
Mayor Daniel Clark
Vice Mayor Marshall “Chip” Holloway
Interim City Manager Dennis Speer
Councilmembers: S teve Morgan, Lori Acton,
Jim Sanders
100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 499-5061 • www.ci.ridgecrest.ca.us
Located in Southern California’s Antelope Valley, Rosamond is an
unincorporated town in Kern County of approximately 18,000 at the hub
of what has been called “Aerospace Valley”. Rosamond is the gateway to
Edwards Air Force Base, and is just south of the emerging civilian spaceport at
Mojave. To our south are the twin cities of Lancaster & Palmdale.
2013 Population Estimate 18,762
Population CHARACTERIStics
Median Age
32.9
26.5%
Spanish Speaking
Population by ORIGIN
Hispanic
63.9%
36.1%
Population by Race
White Alone
African American
Native American
Two or More Races
58.8%
8.5%
1.2%
4.0%
20.1%
7.4%
Average
Income CITY
93560
$60,710
$60,650
HOUSING
Homeowners
67.42%
Education 11,511
18.8%
33.6%
27.6%
8.4%
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
8.2%
2.9%
0.3%
0.2%
Workforce
(civ employed by Pop. 16+)
Architect/Engineer
Business/Financial Ops
Community/Soc Svcs
Farm/Fish/Forestry
Food Prep/Serving
Healthcare Support
Maintenance Repair
Legal
Management
Production
Protective Svcs
Sales/Related
Personal Care/Svc
7,498
4.7%
2.1%
5.3%
0.5%
1.4%
1.2%
8.8%
6.1%
0.1%
4.0%
3.2%
1.8%
9.7%
0.3%
2.0%
5.7%
14.6%
5.6%
5.6%
9.6%
2.6%
5.4%
*source: www.rosamondcsd.com
REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT
BY INDUSTRY
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
Company
Aerospace/Aviation
# of Employees
Edwards Air Force Base........................................................10,647
China Lake Naval Weapons Base . .........................................9,172
Northrop Grumman Corp.........................................................2,772
Lockheed Martin Co................................................................2,712
Mojave Air & Spaceport (all employers)..................................2,500
NASA Dryden..........................................................................1,114
Boeing.......................................................................................177
Government/Corrections
County of Los Angeles ...........................................................3,743
CA. Correctional Inst. (Tehachapi)............................................1,915
CA. State Prison (LA County)...................................................1,671
City of Lancaster.......................................................................690
City of Palmdale........................................................................559
California City State Prison........................................................300
Education/Learning
Highlights: Labor Market Study (2010)*
A.V. Union High School District................................................2,689
Palmdale School District.........................................................2,682
Lancaster School District........................................................1,873
Antelope Valley College...........................................................1,483
Westside School District............................................................800
Sierra Sands School District......................................................575
Tehachapi Unified SD.................................................................482
Southern Kern SD......................................................................325
• As the youngest generation becomes adults and enter the workforce, the Antelope
Valley region will look very different than today. Hispanic or Latino individuals
will soon make up 58% of the community, African Americans will make up 22%
and Caucasian residents will make up 14%. Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and
American Indian populations will remain close to their current proportions.
Healthcare/Healing
Educating Antelope Valley’s Work Force
Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Ctr.......................................2,300
Kaiser Permanente.................................................................1,020
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.....................................................503
High Desert Health Systems......................................................499
Palmdale Regional Medical Center.............................................428
High Desert Medical Group........................................................385
Tehachapi Health District...........................................................260
AMR..........................................................................................119
Manufacturing/Mining
Jacobs Technology....................................................................920
Rio Tinto Minerals......................................................................817
Morton Manufacturing...............................................................350
Deluxe Checks...........................................................................290
Lance Campers.........................................................................244
Sygma.......................................................................................230
BYD...........................................................................................150
US Pole......................................................................................143
BAE...........................................................................................140
Senior Systems.........................................................................125
Delta Scientific..........................................................................106
Energy / Renewables / Waste
So. Cal Edison...........................................................................256
So. Cal Gas Company......................................................................
Waste Management...................................................................135
ThermalAir.................................................................................100
GE Wind.......................................................................................50
Retailing
Wal Mart stores (5).................................................................1,922
Antelope Valley Mall (all stores)..............................................1,800
Albertsons stores (7)..................................................................682
Rite-Aid Distribution Center.......................................................623
Home Depot Stores (4)..............................................................600
Vallarta Stores (combined).........................................................435
Michael’s Distribution Center.....................................................350
Lowe’s Stores (3).......................................................................347
Target Stores (3)........................................................................345
Costco.......................................................................................325
Kohl’s........................................................................................112
Important Anticipated Cultural Changes and Opportunities
• More than 100,000 K-12 students are educated each day in the Antelope Valley
Region. Of these, 81% live in Los Angeles County and 19% live in Kern County.
• Antelope Valley educators and leaders are working to build a strong bilingual work
force.
• In 2009, about 17% of the district’s total enrollment participated in the Gifted and
Talented Program.
Labor Force Profile
• The labor force in the Antelope Valley is not dominated by one or two industries.
The skills and experience found in the region are well distributed between the
management/professional (30%), production/agriculture/transportation (25%),
and sales/service industries (44%). Traditional ‘white collar’ employees make up
55% of the Antelope Valley workforce.
Work Force Commuters
• The average daily commute times for Palmdale and Lancaster workers are 89
minutes and
67 minutes, respectively. The average daily commute for AV communities in Kern
County is
52 minutes.
• Nearly 71,000 workers travel into Greater Los Angeles from the Antelope Valley each
day.
• Approximately 63,000 workers from Palmdale/Lancaster sub-region spend at
least an hour each day on the road; of those, 38,000 spend two or more hours
commuting.
Interdependence of Cities within the Region
• During 2008, 3,000 Lancaster working residents were employed in Palmdale while,
5,500 Palmdale working residents were employed in Lancaster.
• In all, 42% of Lancaster and 53% of Palmdale working residents commuted to the
Greater Los Angeles area.
For more details on Antelope Valley’s labor force, see www.aveconomy.org
*Will be updated in 2014
Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.
los angeles county – Antelope Valley
EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY
* 2013 figures available March 2014
ANNUAL AVG. EMPLOYMENT
2010
2011
2012*
BY SECTOR
Federal Government
2010
ANNUAL PAYROLL
2011
2012*
SALARY
2012*
369
367
359
$21,999,986
$22,211,708
$22,198,533
$61,758
State Government
2,004
1,981
1,582
$86,250,705
$89,791,148
$67,345,652
$42,567
Local Government
13,628
13,285
12,829
$654,765,697
$646,497,416
$620,273,560
$48,348
Agriculture and Mining
555
368
210
$13,659,892
$10,434,780
$6,791,367
$41,796
Utilities
329
334
328
$29,299,937
$32,223,616
$32,877,773
$100,339
Construction
3,061
2,736
2,796
$144,702,516
$129,116,096
$123,724,535
$44,247
Manufacturing
8,102
7,877
7,528
$678,627,573
$667,524,408
$612,321,992
$81,342
Wholesale Trade
1,096
1,166
1,169
$46,776,761
$47,407,072
$47,447,657
$40,600
10,917
11,286
11,185
$264,676,823
$271,301,956
$275,289,033
$24,613
2,150
2,158
2,171
$77,715,923
$80,894,192
$80,035,703
$36,873
1,940
2,048
2,137
$64,072,024
$61,376,600
$62,848,365
$42,453
887
829
805
$36,644,452
$35,437,948
$33,438,824
$41,527
2,987
3,027
2,983
$120,044,781
$121,408,920
$126,667,595
$42,468
801
786
842
$23,243,789
$24,352,736
$27,307,553
$32,415
1,561
1,601
2,009
$64,042,262
$65,271,052
$85,091,296
$42,355
712
758
905
$24,821,287
$27,605,060
$34,743,913
$38,396
8,200
8,358
8,579
$382,588,212
$402,773,392
$406,998,432
$47,443
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
576
553
585
$8,656,403
$8,153,624
$8,729,916
$14,923
Accommodation and Food Services
7,342
7,379
7,825
$116,580,246
$120,455,280
$127,626,883
$16,311
Other Services (except Public Administration)
5,036
4,564
4,314
$92,097,905
$79,779,568
$76,643,813
$17,766
135
237
238
$4,168,631
$7,725,264
$7,477,440
$31,403
72,389
71,698
71,378
$2,955,435,805
$2,951,741,836
$2,885,879,836
$42,378
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises
& Admin and Support and Waste
Mgmnt and Remediation Services
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Not Classified
Total Employment
Kern county – ANTELOPE VALLEY
* 2013 figures available March 2014
EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY
ANNUAL AVG. EMPLOYMENT
ANNUAL PAYROLL
2011
2010
2011
2012*
2010
Federal Government
1,997
4,968
7,134
$73,850,484
$403,078,236
$593,938,908
$83,260
State Government
2,018
2,004
1,917
$85,411,464
$93,009,408
$90,524,896
$47,222
Local Government
3,258
3,121
3,065
$141,593,456
$133,900,736
$129,960,412
$42,408
Agriculture and Mining
772
907
952
$62,106,492
$67,512,992
$76,186,657
$60,194
Utilities
381
403
274
$33,152,520
$40,588,692
$26,979,775
$98,546
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
2012*
SALARY
2012*
BY SECTOR
455
393
422
$17,996,284
$14,560,556
$19,146,428
$45,419
2,141
2,188
1,912
$165,313,664
$170,808,260
$136,032,840
$71,134
196
174
216
$8,710,144
$8,292,200
$10,865,569
$50,226
2,178
2,203
2,242
$53,565,296
$54,248,092
$54,664,168
$24,381
349
399
465
$16,470,000
$20,912,436
$26,841,091
$57,778
Mgmnt of Companies and Enterprises
& Admin and Support and Waste
Mgmnt and Remediation Services
938
1,082
1,010
$33,862,456
$40,875,220
$36,261,507
$46,061
Information
164
143
139
$6,777,984
$5,564,440
$5,055,644
$36,313
Finance and Insurance
391
325
311
$14,969,544
$12,155,072
$11,988,747
$38,508
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
244
225
266
$5,710,700
$6,201,236
$6,458,539
$24,321
2,892
2,983
3,160
$193,820,436
$213,727,452
$237,997,881
$75,316
171
216
246
$4,874,196
$5,657,820
$7,707,628
$31,389
1,368
1,388
1,553
$52,398,208
$53,542,212
$59,212,020
$38,119
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
384
361
337
$6,635,812
$6,521,032
$6,612,589
$19,628
Accommodation and Food Services
1,990
1,931
1,970
$27,858,916
$27,313,804
$28,126,429
$14,280
679
639
649
$14,353,912
$13,521,176
$15,547,053
$23,968
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Not Classified
26
66
50
$1,532,827
$30,454
Total Employment - Kern 22,992
26,119
28,288
$1,020,026,054 $1,393,486,964 $1,581,641,608
$45,663
**Total Employment- LA/Kern 95,381
97,817
99,666
$3,975,461,859
$4,345,228,800
$4,467,521,444
$44,021
$592,076
$1,495,892
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS
Legend
1
Cost Rating
2
Charges Gross Receipts Tax
3
Indicates rate of Utility Users Tax, if applicable.
Average Cost Cities that charge average fees and charges
4
Business tax rate comparison per $1,000 in receipts
High Cost
5
Property Tax
6
Sales Tax
Very Low Cost The lowest possible rating for city fees and charges
Low Cost Cities that charge low fees and charges
“No” indicates that the city does not charge this tax
Cities that charge high fees and charges
Very High Cost Cities that charge the highest fees and charges
*Annual tax for the first $10 million in
5 Reasons why
Los Angeles County
is the place for
International Trade*
1)The Los Angeles Customs district is #1 in
the U.S. with more than $283 billion per
year in two-way trade value.
2) The five-county Los Angeles region is
equivalent to the worlds 17th largest
economy and growing.
3) L.A. County is the manufacturing
capital of the U.S. with more than
14,200 establishments, employing
about 398,000 people representing
extensive distribution and partnership
opportunities.
4) L.A. County is home to 15 dynamic
exports-oriented industry clusters,
supported by three world-class research
institutions and 117 other colleges and
universities.
5) Combined, the ports of Los Angeles
and Long Beach, the Alameda Corridor
rail system and the U.S.’s third most
active (in terms of US $) international
cargo airport (LAX) make up the core
of Los Angeles County’s highly efficient
logistics infrastructure.
*T
he American Institute for International
Development AIID)
receipts or the first 100 employees.
1
Antelope Valley
Lancaster
Low Cost
Palmdale
Average Cost
2
3
No
No
No
No
Los Angeles Basin
Whittier
Long Beach
Los Angeles
High Cost
High Cost
Very High Cost
Yes
No
Yes
San Bernardino
Redlands
Fontana
San Bernardino
High Cost
Very High Cost
Very High Cost
Riverside
Indio
Riverside
Palm Springs
5
6
$0.002%
.003-.028%
1.21%
1.37%
8.75%
8.75%
5.00%
5.00%
9-12.5%
.001-.020%
.012-.284%
.10-51% 1.17%
1.12%
1.25%
8.75%
8.75%
8.75%
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
5.00%
7.75%
.025-.3%
.025-.35%
.025-.25%
1.31%
1.34%
1.34%
7.75%
7.75%
8.00%
High Cost
High Cost
High Cost
Yes
Yes
No
6.00%
6.50%
5.00%
0.016%
.007-.085%
.003-.056%
1.21%
1.14%
1.29%
7.75%
7.75%
7.75%
Central Valley
Bakersfield
Tulare
Stockton
Average Cost
High Cost
Very High Cost
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.00%
6.00%
6.00%
.002-.065%
.00-.035%
.025-.2%
1.20%
1.20%
1.40%
7.25%
8.25%
8.00%
Various
Arlington, Tx
Fort Collins, Co
El Paso, Tx
Davis, Ca
Phoenix, Az
Portland, Or
Tucson, Az
Chandler, Az
Bullhead City, Az
High
Very High
Average
Average
Very High
Very High
Very High
Very High
Very High
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
7.50%
7.55%
2.5-8%
0
10-12%
5-7.5%
6-9%
10.05%
8.6
0
0
0.002%
.06-.18%
0
0.365%
0
0.001%
0.002%
2.76%
2.61%
3.29%
1.07%
3.53%
2.29%
4.32%
2.23%
2.71%
8.00%
7.55%
8.25%
7.75%
9.30%
0.00%
9.10%
8.80%
7.85%
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
Cost
4
Source: Kosmont-Rose Institute, GAVEA
F O R E I G N-TRADE ZONE (FTZ)
Palmdale
The Foreign-Trade Zone offers international traders, importers and exporters outstanding opportunities to take
advantage of special custom privileges. These incentives can lower barriers to trade, improve cash flow and
reduce or eliminate duty rates for goods.
Companies that locate within the FTZ may qualify for special financial incentives such as:
• Paying no duties on labor, overhead, or profit from FTZ operations
• Enjoying substantially discounted cargo rates
• Deferring Harbor Maintenance fees
• Re-exporting materials duty-free
• Adding value to the goods without affecting the assessed value
• Eliminating delays in customs clearance and duty drawback procedures
• And many more incentives and benefits as well
If you import goods or materials for your business, please contact Kari Blackburn, Foreign Trade Zone Manager for
the City of Palmdale 661/267-5125.
Source: EDD, CSUN, GAVEA, SFVERC.
Economic Roundtable Report 2014 | 1 3
Small Business Support
The US Dept. of Treasury has
authorized an additional $27
million in federal funding for
the California Small Business
Loan Guarantee Program to
provide loans to California small business
owners and entrepreneurs.
small business administration
SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing for small
businesses from the smallest needs in microlending — to substantial debt
and equity investment capital (venture capital).
SBA triples Surety Bond Guarantee Ceiling; helping small business secure
larger contracts and grow.
A major revision in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Surety Bond
Guarantee (SBG) Program more than triples the eligible contract amount,
from $2 million to $6.5 million, the Agency will guarantee on surety bonds
for both public and private contracts. The higher surety bond guarantee
limits are expected to help construction and service sector small businesses
gain greater access to private and public contracts and secure larger
contracts vital to small business growth.
The revisions are a result of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense
Authorization Act and are expected to bolster participation by surety bond
agents and brokers and their surety companies in SBA’s SBG Program.
SBA partners with the surety industry to help small businesses that would
otherwise be unable to obtain bonding in the traditional commercial
marketplace. Under the partnership, SBA provides a guarantee to the
participating surety company of between 70 and 90 percent of the bond
amount if a contractor defaults or fails to perform.
SBA assistance in locating a participating surety company or agent, and
completing application forms, is available online. For more information on SBA programs visit www.sba.gov
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC)
Serving the Antelope Valley
The SBDC serving Northern Los Angeles County provides free one-on-one
consulting engagements, workshops, trainings, networking and other
resources to the local business community in the Antelope Valley, Santa
Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley. The SBDC headquarters is located
in the Santa Clarita Valley where it’s hosted by College of the Canyons.
Antelope Valley services are available in the SBDC office at the University
of Antelope Valley (UAV), and two satellite locations in Palmdale. The
SBDC’s team of experienced business adviser’s and trainers can provide
expert advice and guidance to help entrepreneurs start new businesses,
and help business owners successfully manage and grow existing
businesses. In 2013 the SBDC hosted by College of the Canyons served
almost 4,500 business owners and entrepreneurs, and helped them create
682 jobs, start 56 businesses, increase sales by
$24 million and secure $13.8 million in capital. The SBDC is the SBA’s
oldest and largest small business assistance program. To learn more and
take advantage of the resources, please visit www.cocsbdc.org or email at
[email protected] or call at 661.362.5900.
The CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
might be the place for you! The CSU Bakersfield SBDC has the
primary mission of promoting the development and growth
of small businesses, throughout Kern County. We provide
high quality, confidential one-on-one business consulting to
assist business owners and those wanting to start a business
at no fee to you. We are implementing CSUB student teams in
Crowdfunding and Lean sigma six to better serve our businesses.
We also offer low-cost training events, workshops, classes and
our Wednesday Webinar series offers free business webinars on a
variety of topics, localized to Kern County. Since October of 2010,
our center has significantly impacted the Kern County economy.
In 2013, the CSUB SBDC assisted businesses with over $8,000,000
of capital infusion and assisted to create or retain over 100 jobs.
The SBDC program is the SBA’s most successful small business
assistance program to date. To take advantage and be part of
its continued success, please visit our website at www.csub.edu/
sbdc, email us at [email protected], or call us at 661.654.2856.
You’ll be glad you did!
Small business is the engine
of economic growth. There
are currently over 22 million
small businesses in America
— and the number is growing rapidly,
with over 800,000 started last year, alone.
Small business accounts for 99% of all
U.S. businesses. It employs 53% of the
private work force and contributes over
half of the nation’s private gross domestic
product.
job seeker /career changer
South Valley WorkSource Center,
Palmdale, California
The South Valley WorkSource Center, provides a host of services to both
employers and employees.
Services for businesses include:
• No-cost job postings both locally and via the internet using our
searchable on-line job bank
• No-cost job fair registration
• Customized recruiting to help you fill positions quickly
• Skills assessments of potential candidates to ensure they meet your
criteria
Regional CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
• On-the-job and pre-employment training
• Conference rooms and privates offices for interviews, trainings,
orientations, etc.
Acton
Telephone: (661) 269-5785
www.actoncoc.org
Mojave Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: (661) 824-2481
www.VisitMojave.Com
• Business Incentive Information
Antelope Valley African American Chamber
of Commerce
Palmdale
Telephone: (661) 273-3232
www.palmdalechamber.org
Services for the job
seeker include:
Pearblossom
Telephone: (661) 305-6519
• Employment preparation workshops
Telephone: (661) 272-5807
www.avaacc.org
AV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: (661) 538-0607
www.avhcc.org
Boron Chamber of Commerce
(760) 762-5810
www.boronchamber.com/
California City Chamber of Commerce
(760) 373-8676
www.CaliforniaCity.com
Indian Wells Valley EDC/ China Lake Alliance
Telephone: (760) 382-1049
www.chinalakealliance.org
Quartz Hill
Telephone: (661) 722-4811
www.quartzhillchamber.com
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: (760) 375-8331
www.ridgecrestchamber.com
Rosamond Chamber of Commerce
(661) 256-3248
www.rosamondchamberofcommerce.com/‎
Sun Village
Telephone: (661) 400-1026
Lake Los Angeles
Telephone: (661) 264-2786
www.lakelachamber.org
Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce
(661) 822-4180
www.tehachapi.com/
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: (661) 948-4518
www.lancasterchamber.org
Tehachapi EDC
Telephone: (661) 748-3327
www.tehachapiedc.com
Littlerock
Telephone: (661) 944-6990
www.littlerock-ca.us/Littlerock Chamber.htm
• Business Advisory Council membership
• Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone Vouchering
• One-on-one career counseling
• Special training programs
• Job and career fairs
• Computers, printers, copy machines, fax, phones, and scanner
• Job leads and referrals
• Supportive services
Please contact the South Valley WorkSource Center at 661/265-7421 for
more information or visit us at 38510 Sierra Highway or
www.cityofpalmdale.org/svwc.
WorkSource California Antelope Valley
One-Stop Career Center, Lancaster,
California
America’s Job Center of California in Lancaster offers an array of services
to both employers and job seekers. We are the Antelope Valley Workforce
Development Consortium.
No Fee Services include :
• Recruiting and Screening of Applicants
• Skills Assessments
• Support for Job Fairs and Open Houses
• Referrals to Training Providers for Occupational Skills Training
Customized Training Programs
• No Fee Internet-Based Automated System to Place Job Openings • Access to Job Leads
• Computers, Telephones, Copiers,
& Fax Machines
• Job Seeking Workshops
• Resume Creation
• Veterans Services
• Youth Services
• Job Clubs
For more information contact the America’s Job Center of California in
Lancaster at (661) 726-4128 or visit us at 1420 West Avenue I,
in Lancaster or go to www.av.worksource.ca.gov.
California’s Renewable Energy Capital is at the Leading Edge
natural
resources of
with
wind & solar…
…The Antelope Valley region is a
perfect destination for
renewable energy
Project
snapshot
MidAmerican Solar
Location:
Rosamond, Calif.
Capacity:
579 megawatts
No. of Modules:
Approximately 1,720,000
Owner:
MidAmerican Solar, a subsidiary
of MidAmerican Renewables
Design/Construction:
SunPower Corporation
Customer:
Southern California Edison
Technology:
SunPower Oasis Power Plant
Acres:
Approximately 3,200
Construction Start:
January 2013
Construction Completion:
Year-end 2015
Jobs Created:
Approximately 650 construction
jobs, up to 15 full-time site
positions
Equivalent No. of Homes
Powered:
Approximately 255,000
On November 17, 2008, California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger signed Executive Order S-14-08
requiring that “...[a]ll retail sellers of electricity shall
serve 33 percent of their load with renewable energy by
2020.”
In the ongoing effort to codify the ambitious 33 percent
by 2020 goal, SBX1-2 was signed by Governor Edmund
G. Brown, Jr., in April 2011. In his signing comments,
Governor Brown noted that “This bill will bring many
important benefits to California, including stimulating
investment in green technologies in the state, creating
tens of thousands of new jobs, improving local air
quality, promoting energy independence, and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.”
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Sustainable or green buildings are good public policy
and save taxpayer dollars—they are designed to use
resources more efficiently. Sustainable buildings
significantly reduce energy costs compared to
traditional buildings, use materials efficiently to achieve
lowest lifetime costs, and are more durable and flexible.
In addition, sustainable buildings keep reusable,
recyclable, and toxic building materials out of landfills.
Supervisor Antonovich has led the effort to promote
use of clean energy technology in Los Angeles County.
In January 2007, the Board of Supervisors unanimously
approved his motion to build upon the Countywide
Energy and Environmental Policy, by further supporting
incentives that promote the use of sustainable building
practices by other public entities as well as the private
sector that reduce resource consumption, energy
consumption, and release of pollutants and wastes,
such as through the use of solar energy and water
reclamation.
Wind farms and solar plants typically are located in
remote areas, far from where most of us live and work.
To deliver wind and solar power to Southern California
homes and businesses, our infrastructure must be
expanded and upgraded. Our Tehachapi Renewable
Transmission Project is the nation’s largest wind energy
delivery infrastructure, and it’s one of many strategic
investments we’re making to provide more renewable
power.
“As energy and construction cost continue to rise, it is
apparent that sustainable building practices should
be supported and encouraged,” said Supervisor
Antonovich. According to the U.S. Green Building
Council, buildings account for 65% of all electricity
consumption in the U.S., contribute 30% of total
greenhouse gas emissions, and are responsible for 30%
of all raw materials used.
The Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project will
deliver electricity from new wind farms in the Tehachapi
area to SCE customers and the California transmission
grid. Consisting of new and upgraded electric
transmission lines and substations between eastern
Kern County and San Bernardino County, it plays a vital
role in meeting California’s renewable energy goal of 33
percent by the year 2020.
Sustainable design is the practice of creating healthier
and more resource efficient models of construction,
renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition.
For more information
• https://www.sce.com/wps/portal/home/
regulatory/renewable-alternative-power
• http://energy.ca.gov/renewables/
• http://wind.ucdavis.edu/
• www.aveconomy.org
Renewable Power for
Southern California by SCE
MOTION PICTURE
& TELEVISION PRODUCTION
AV Film Office
In the past 12 years, California’s place as the
epicenter of film & television production has
dramatically diminished. Decisions about where
to shoot for this highly mobile industry are largely
dictated by financial considerations. The availability
of state incentives are paramount to the decision
making process. Unfortunately, the demand of
productions wanting to stay in California, outstrips
the available funds in the current California Film &
Television Production Incentive.
Despite the draining loss of California’s signature
industry, Antelope Valley continues to enjoy a
measure of success hosting on-location filming and
the economic benefits generated by each production
day. Dollars spent with local hotels, restaurants,
stores and vendors provide an average annual
estimated economic impact of ten million dollars.
Realities of the Antelope Valley Film Office’s recent
improvements and capabilities have contributed to
the success of the growing perception that the AV
is an attractive place to film. Improvements include
the initiation of a sharply focused networking
strategy; valley-wide recognition and endorsement
of a single filming activities promotion entity;
coordination and expediting of governmental
agency permits with a single source application and
building a consistent reputation of excellent support
coordination.
2014 Milestones
New expanded office facilities with room to
provide on-location independent filmmakers
production company office space with technical
assistance and networking links.
Film project up 7%: 332 vs. 289 in FY 11/12
Production Days up 10%: 553 vs. 503 in FY 11/12
• www.avfilm.com
• www.film.ca.gov
Our region continues to bring in
revenue by hosting on-location
filming and the economic benefits
generated by each production day.
Kern Film Office
Filming in the Eastern Kern Area
in 2013 (deserts, Mojave, etc).
Photography: 22
Film: 11
TV: 10
Commercials: 31
Other: 54
Commercials include such as
Dodge, Duracell, GMC, Levi,
Mercedes and a feature film in
Mojave with Reece Witherspoon
called “Wild”. Also filmed at the
end of 2012 was Hangover Part III.
• www.filmkern.com
• www.filmdeserts.com
• www.filmcalifornia.com
AGRICULTURE
We are California!
http://www.californiagrown.org/
Kern County Farm Bureau
661/397-9635
Los Angeles County
Farm Bureau
661/274-9709
U.C. Cooperative Extension
County Farm Advisor
www.celosangeles.usdavis.edu
U.S. Department of
Agriculture Service Center
661/942-9549
Mining
Agriculture in California is a leading industry
with cash farm receipts for 2011 totalling
$43.5 billion (followed by Iowa $29.9b
and Texas $22.7b). California farmers and
ranchers produce more than 400 different
crops and livestock commodities. California
farming is family owned with less than 3%
of California farmland owned by non-family
corporations. In 2009 there were more than
81,000 farms in California, more than 65%
of those are less than 50 acres in size.
California produces 80% of the world’s
Almonds and 99% of the nation’s pistachio’s
with Kern County leading the state in
production of both. Kern County leads the
nation in carrot production. Our top ten
Source: Antelope Valley Film Office, LA Agricultural Report.
commodities in ranked order are 1) Milk &
Cream 2) Almonds 3) Grapes 4) Cattle &
Calves 5) Nursery products 6) Strawberries 7)
Hay 8) Lettuce 9) Walnuts 10) Tomatoes. We
are the national leader in Ag exports.
According to the UC Agricultural Issues
Center each dollar of farm production
produces a return of $1.89 to the local
economy. The economic benefits of
agriculture extend far beyond crop sales,
supporting millions of California jobs. 1 job
in agricultural processing is equivalent to
2.46 jobs in related fields. And, for every 38
acres of Ag production, 1 job in Ag is created,
according to a survey by the EDD.
The Antelope Valley is home to many diverse
industries, but one in particular has provided
an economic foundation for our area since
1927. Home to California’s largest open pit
mine, Rio Tinto Minerals operates the world
famous borax mine near Boron in eastern
Kern County. Used as a laundry detergent for
years, the mineral has many more uses in
today’s modern world. Borax can be found
in glass, ceramics, fiberglass, and even
agricultural products as a micronutrient to
increase crop yields. With more than 800
full-time employees based in Boron, Rio Tinto
Minerals is committed to being a valued
partner in the Antelope Valley to help drive
long-term, sustainable economic growth.
ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS/STEM PROGRAM
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Stem
Preparing our youth for a bright
future and providing stability
to the workforce
Our regional allies are working diligently to
meet the needs of our workforce by developing
programs in our schools that not only provide
career guidance and opportunities for our
students, but also provide professional
development opportunities for our teachers
and counselors. While the hope in the past was
to reach the milestone of 1,000 STEM students
in the Aerospace Valley, the current estimate
for the 2013/2014 school year is over 9,000
STEM students in the pipeline, with momentum
continuing to grow. It is through the close
relationship developed among Aerospace Valley
educators, business, industry, and government
that the groundswell has occurred.
In January 2002, the Career Prep Council
formed a new Math, Science, Engineering,
and Technology Consortium (MSET) focused
on preparing more students for these related
careers. The Consortium has representatives
from academia, industry, business, and
government, providing a representative cross
section of the region. While investigating the
shortfall of engineers and skilled technicians in
the Aerospace Valley, MSET members learned:
• Engineers hired from outside the High Desert
region did not readily adapt to the desert
environment and did not stay.
• Local students that left the area to get an
engineering degree seldom returned because
they were offered employment in other areas.
• Local students that did return with an
engineering degree provided stability to the
workforce.
The “Grow Our Own Engineers”
Movement is Born
In order to be successful in that endeavor,
programs had to be developed in middle and
high schools to provide a pathway for students
desiring a technical career to prepare them for
college and career.
The goal of the MSET Consortium is to facilitate
an integrated technical education program
where students can explore “technology” as
a career and flow freely from elementary and
secondary schools through community colleges,
higher education and into the workforce. To
be successful, county lines and school district
boundaries had to be ignored to establish a
single goal: to interest K-12 students in math,
science and engineering careers and to provide
those students with a career path that prepared
them for an engineering degree program.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
is a national not-for-profit organization
established to make middle and high school
students more aware of the role engineers
play in the workforce and the academic
requirements necessary to qualify for entrance
into an undergraduate collegiate program. The
high school program is a four year sequence
of scholastic courses, in conjunction with
traditional mathematics and science courses
that introduces students to the scope, rigor
and discipline of engineering prior to entering
college.
Today there are 11 high schools in the
Aerospace Valley offering PLTW. This effort is
feeding the pipeline of students interested in
engineering careers. Likewise, these activities
have stimulated similar efforts to establish the
Gateway to Technology PLTW middle school
program. There are currently 16 middle schools
in the region with Gateway to Technology
programs.
Career Academies
The Antelope Valley Union High School District
(AVUHSD) currently houses 6 Career Academies,
all of which include some STEM component.
• Green Enterprise at Antelope Valley High
School (AVHS) (PLTW pre-engineering and
business).
• Law and Government at Highland HS
(crime scene investigation).
• Digital Design and Engineering at Knight HS
(PLTW pre-engineering, 3D simulations).
• Agriculture and Environmental Science at
Littlerock HS.
• Health Careers Academy and Falcon Academy
of Sustainable Technology (FAST) (PLTW preengineering, automotive, construction, 3D
simulations) at Palmdale High.
In addition, STEM career pathways and courses
are in place at other high schools, including
• PLTW pre-engineering at Lancaster and Quartz
Hill, health science with dental concentration
at AVHS.
• Automotive technology at Highland, Littlerock,
Quartz Hill and Desert Winds.
• Agriculture science at AVHS and Palmdale High.
• Computer multimedia design at every AVUHSD
comprehensive site.
Many of the courses in these sequences are
articulated with Antelope Valley College (AVC).
East Kern Education
Resource Network (EKERN)
increased
over 300%
2009-2014
Bridge Program
2014/2015 school year
2012 Growth API Scores
775
750
725
700
711
714
730
731
708
717
732
732
723
726
740
739
747
757
769
770
810
829
842
842
650
703
710
716
717
675
687
699
710
710
STEM Education also has community and
industry support in the Aerospace Valley. For
example: high and middle school teachers, as
well as counselors, are provided opportunities to
visit local businesses and industries to experience
first-hand the potential job opportunities that
could be available to their students.
800
673
670
689
693
• Provides a Bridge to postsecondary education
by involving students and parents in a process
that brings relevancy, rigor, and relationships to
the educational journey.
• The goal is to create a quality program that uses
the latest technology for the preparation and
transition of students into a postsecondary world.
• As of 2011, the following East Kern County
schools were involved with the Bridge Program:
Cerro Coso Community College, Mojave and
Tehachapi High Schools. Additionally, the
Antelope Valley College Board of Trustees has
approved the K-16 Program.
over
10,000
STEM
students
Are estimated for the
STEM student
immersion has
• Fosters advancement of K-16 education in East
Kern County.
• Brought the K-16 Bridge Program to the East
Kern region.
Antelope Valley
Union High
Eastside
Union
Lancaster
Wilsona
Keppel
Union
Palmdale
Acton-Agua
Dulce Unified
Westside
Union
625
600
Students on Academic Rise
(SOAR) High School
• Named one of California’s top 10 schools for
two years in a row.
• 25% percent of the 2013 graduating class
received their Associates degree from AVC
along with their high school diploma.
• Incorporates a STEM focus.
• SOAR Prep Academy, a middle school within the
Academies of the Antelope Valley (AAV) charter
delivers Gateway to Technology modules
including Design and Modeling, Automation
and Robotics, Energy and the Environment, and
Science of Technology, leading to the PLTW preengineering pathways in the high schools. New
Biomedical Sciences pathways from PLTW have
been introduced at both Eastside and Littlerock
High Schools, beginning with the Principals
of Biomedical Sciences course. Junior ROTC
programs at AV, Highland, Lancaster and
Littlerock High Schools also incorporate STEM
principals within their curricula.
Specific examples of some of the pathways
resulting from Project Lead the Way being
implemented are:
Middle/Secondary
School Programs
The Project Lead the Way “Gateway to
Technology” program has been a great success in
the middle schools. For example:
•Dual focus on STEM education and creating a
college-going culture.
• Students in k-5 grades use either the
“Engineering is Elementary” or a LEGO
curriculum to understand engineering principals
• 6-8 graders in the STEM Academy study the
Gateway to Technology (GTT) curriculum
and take an Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID) elective.
Joe Walker Middle School
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy •
• Active participant in the STEM/PLTW programs.
• Approximately half of the entire student
population is participating in one or more
PLTW/GTT course
• Investigating a biomedical and an
environmental engineering strand to be offered
to the students.
Discovery School
Hillview Middle School
A joint effort created by the Palmdale School
District, the City of Palmdale, and the AERO
Institute.
www.tpaa.org.
• K-8 public school in the Lancaster School
District
Student Service = Student Success
The Antelope Valley is comprised of 10 public school districts
serving students from Pre-K through grade 12. Public Schools
in the Antelope Valley continue to work collaboratively and
individually to improve student achievement.
Our local school districts continue to provide programmatic
educational choices for parents and students. Programs
such as SOAR High School, SOAR Prep Academy, Palmdale
Aerospace Academy and Westside’s newest Science
Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) school, Gregg
Anderson are just a few of the unique choices that parents
have in preparing their students for the 21st Century.
The Antelope Valley Superintendents Association
(AVSA) provides a monthly opportunity for the district
Superintendents to work together collaboratively in
addressing the needs of our educational community specific
to our area. AVSA also provides an opportunity to work
with the distinguished leaders at the local and state level in
providing high quality educational programs to develop our
future work force.
• Has three LEGO robotics teams that are
participating in the F.I.R.S.T. LEGO League.
2013 Milestones
for STEM E ducation in
the A ntelope Valley:
Continued on page 20
STEM TRENDS
in the A ntelope
Valley:
• Launch of the CA. STEM Learning
Network, a collaborative effort
by the North Los Angeles and SE
Kern County Schools & Business
community.
• STEM immersion by students
increased
from 2505 in 2009 to 10039 in 2014!
• 2nd Annual STEMposium, with over
250 in attendance
• Proficiencies improving
• STEM Tour for business leaders to
meet the educators and tour the
schools
• AVC Palmdale Center created the
STEM Industry Speaker Series http://
www.avc.edu/palmdale/stem
• Increased participation in the East
Kern MSET leaders
Drop-out rates
are decreasing
Graduation rates
are increasing
Our local school districts
continue to provide
programmatic
educational
choices for
parents and
students
• 6th grade Honors Academy has a quarterly
rotation of exploratory electives that include
LEGO Robotics, Green City Challenge, PLTW, and
Engineering Applications and Principles.
Jacobsen Middle School
• Gateway to Technology program began in 2011,
supplemented by an after-school program,
robotics and RC aircraft activities, among others
High School Programs
Knight High School
• The Digital Design and Engineering Academy
is a hybrid program combining engineering
pathway students with multimedia pathway
students in a team setting to accomplish
common projects and goals.
• DD&E Projects include model solar homes,
energy efficiency demonstrations, alternative
rocket fuels, and miniature wind turbines.
• The CTE projects have been incorporated into
core classes for writing, mathematics, and
historical significance.
• DD&E students represent about 10% of the total
KHS population
• DD&E students accounted for almost 50% of
those graduating with a grade point average of
4.0 or higher.
• Confirmed post-secondary transitions for DD&E
graduates in 2012 were over 90%.
• College acceptances included 7 UC’s, 12 CSU’s
and many private and out of state schools
as well as community colleges and technical
programs. Learn more at avrop.avhsd.org
• Number one in the AVUHSD in the percentage of
12th graders who took and passed the AP exam
in 2012.
Lancaster High School
• Offers a Project Lead the Way pre-engineering
pathway to its 9-12 grade students, including a
sequence of Introduction to Engineering Design,
Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering,
and Aerospace Engineering.
• Students learn and utilize the Autodesk
Inventor© software, in which they can receive an
industry certification upon successfully passing
an Autodesk exam.
• Approximately 70% of the students graduating
from the pathway in 2011-2012 continued on
to related education or training.
• In 2013, the Eagle Robotics Team won the
Engineering Inspiration award for the fourth
time; this award is the second-highest award
of those presented by the FIRST International
Competition.
• For the tenth year in a row the Lancaster High
JROTC unit received the Distinguished Unit
Award with Merit, the highest award a unit can
receive.
Quartz Hill High School
• PLTW pre-engineering pathway includes handson classes where students are challenged
both intellectually and creatively. They learn
how engineers work and what is involved in
their jobs. The sequence also includes Digital
Electronics, Principals of Engineering, Civil
Engineering & Architecture.
Littlerock High School
• Home to the Agriculture and Environmental
Science Academy.
• FFA Chapter won First Place in the Horticulture
competition and Third Place in individual
judging in 2012-2013
• FFA was named a National Chapter, and
selected as Southern California’s Outstanding
National Chapter.
• For two years in a row, Littlerock’s API scores
for Special Education have increased by 60 plus
points.
Highland High School
• Offers pre-engineering courses for grades 9-12
through Project Lead The Way.
• Principles of Engineering, a course designed
to teach essential physics and programming so
that students can design and build automated
machines for solving design challenges.
• The Introduction to Engineering Design course
helps students learn to create 3D models
and create their own designs using computer
programs to design and manufacture devices
using the school’s 3D printer.
•Of the seniors graduating from the
concentrator/capstone courses (Digital
Electronics and Civil Engineering and
Architecture) in 2011-2012, 73% scored
proficient or above in English on the high
school exit exam, and 86% scored proficient
or above in math, while 100% received their
diplomas.
• 51% of those went on to post-secondary
education or training (33% in related
disciplines, 17% in unrelated) within six
months of graduation, while 8% were
employed in related fields, and 8% were
employed in unrelated fields.
AVUHSD and Antelope
Valley College
In 2011 developed Senior Mathematics
Acceleration and Preparation (S-MAP), in which
high school seniors receive articulation credit for
successfully completing algebra course module,
using common software to individually tailor
curriculum and assessments. The course, now
offered at AV, Littlerock, Palmdale, and Highland,
better prepares students to enter college level
algebra courses without remediation.
Tehachapi High School
• Tehachapi High Engineering and Manufacturing
Academy (THEMA).
Desert Sands Charter High
• Robotics program designed to foster interest in
science and technology.
Palmdale High School
• Falcon Academy of Sustainable Technologies
(FAST) fastacademy.phsfalcons.org is
a comprehensive four-year program
that combines academic courses with
career technical education focusing on
environmental and ecological sustainable
design, and engineering. The three distinct
pathways are Automotive Technology,
Building Technology and Game Design.
This information was assembled with the help of Bob
Johnstone, Chair, Math, Science, Engineering, and
Technology Consortium and Diane Walker
Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, AVUHSD
ANTELOPE VALLEY SCHOOLS
Public Schools
Acton-Agua Dulce
Unified District (K-12)
661/269-0750
www.aadusd.k12.ca.us
Students: 1,379 Schools: 4
Antelope Valley Union
High School District
661/948-7655
www.avdistrict.org
Eastside Union School District (K-8)
661/952-1200
www.eastside.k12.ca.us
Gorman School District (K-8)
661/248-6441
www.gorman.k12.ca.us
Students: 99 Schools: 1
Hughes-Elizabeth Lake
Union School District (K-8)
661/724-1231
www.heluesd.org
Students: 279 Schools: 1
Keppel Union School District (K-8)
661/944-2155
www.keppel.k12.ca.us
Lancaster Elementary School District (K-8)
661/948-4661
www.lancsd.org
Palmdale School District (K-8)
661/947-7191
www.palmdalesd.org
Westside Union Elementary School
District (K-8)
661/722-0716
www.westside.k12.ca.us
Sierra Sands Unified School District
760/499-1600
www.ssusdschools.org
Tehachapi Unified School District
661/822-2100
www.teh.k12.ca.us
Private Schools
Antelope Valley Adventist Academy
661/942-6552
Grade: K-8th
2011 Enrollment: 91
Antelope Valley Christian
661/943-0044
Grade: P-12th
2011 Enrollment: 300
Bethel Christian Academy
661/943-2224
Grade: P-12th
Sacred Heart Catholic School
661/948-3613
Grade: K-8th
St. Mary’s Catholic School
661/273-5555
Grade: K-8th
Westside Christian School
661/947-7000
Grade: K-8th
Total 2011 Enrollment: 4,858
Desert Christian School
661/948-5071
Grade: P-12th
2011 Enrollment: 1,317
Desert Vineyard Christian School
661/948-3766
Grade: P-6th
Grace Lutheran School
661/948-1018
Grade: P-8th
2011 Enrollment: 97
Heritage Oak School
661/823-0885
Grade: K-12th
2011 Enrollment: 93
High Desert Adventist Christian School
760/375-8673
Grade: 1st-8th
2011 Enrollment: 22
Kern County Districts Schools
Mojave Unified School District (K-12)
661/824-4001
www.mojave.k12.ca.us
Immanuel Christian School
760/446-6114
Grade: K-12th
Southern Kern Unified (K-Adult)
661/256-5000
www.skusd.k12.ca.us
Pearblossom Private School
661/944-0914
Grade: K-12th
2011 Enrollment: 80
Carden School of Tehachapi
661/822-9565
Grade: K-8th
2011 Enrollment: 83
Wilsona School District (K-8)
661/264-3777
www.wilsonasd.net
Muroc Joint Unified School
District (K-12)
661/769-4821
www.muroc.k12.ca.us
Pinecrest School
661/723-0366
Grade: P-8th
Lancaster Baptist School
661/946-4668
Grade: K-12th
Paraclete High School
661/943-3255
Grade: 9th-12th
P ost S eco n da ry E d u c at i o n
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
661/722-6300 • www.avc.edu
1529 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550
661/722-6400 • www.avc.edu/palmdale
District Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,945 Square Miles
Lancaster Campus Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Acres
Number of Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Budget 2013-2014
Unrestricted & Restricted Funds . . . . . . . . . $70 Million
All Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 Million
STUDENTS/PROGRAMS
2013/2014 Student Enrollment
Regular Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,000
Intersession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
Associate Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
FACULTY/STAFF
Total number of full-time faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Percentage holding Ph.D.s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%
Total Number of Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929
The approximate capacity of the building at any given time is 1,370 people,
with a daily maximum traffic volume of approximately 6,800 people.
Both Antelope Valley College and Cerro Coso Community College in
Ridgecrest have partnered with California State University, Long Beach
(CSULB) to support CSULB’s offering of bachelor degree programs in
mechanical and electrical engineering in the Antelope Valley — part of a
significant local effort to produce more “homegrown” engineers for the local
aerospace industry.
The three education institutions have created a “seamless pathway” for
students to attain engineering degrees with students completing their lower
division requirements at the community colleges and then transferring to
CSULB’s local program.
Also, AVC hosts an Early College High School program, Students on the
Academic Rise (SOAR) High School — whose students have among the
highest achievement scores in California — and California State University,
Bakersfield-Antelope Valley, which offers bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs at AVC’s Lancaster campus.
Brandman University,
Chapman University System
Antelope Valley Campus
40015 Sierra Highway, Suite B-160, Palmdale, CA 93550
661/267-2001 • www.brandman.edu/antelopevalley
The comprehensive community college continues to focus significant
resources into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education,
including the opening of a 105,085-square-foot Health and Sciences Building
that rivals those of any university. Antelope Valley College has obtained a
federal grant to develop a STEM “Center of Excellence” at its Palmdale Center,
1529 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Brandman University is a private non-profit, institution accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Brandman serves more
than 10,000 students annually through 26 campuses and online services
in California and Washington, and offers 52 undergraduate, graduate,
credential, and certificate programs in arts and sciences, business, education
and health.
The $52 million Health and Sciences Building includes state-of-the-art
laboratories that serve such programs as radiologic technology, registered
nursing, respiratory care, anthropology, astronomy, biological sciences,
chemistry, geosciences and physics. Health sciences lab space on the
second floor resembles a hospital, including a 2,000-square-foot surgery
demonstration lab.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD
ANTELOPE VALLEY CAMPUS
Students have access to the college’s first Virtual Science Lab (planetarium),
a telescope observation deck, and a Subway restaurant that provides
students convenient access to food — an important factor in the northerly
expansion of the campus.
43909 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536
661/952-5000 • www.csub.edu/AV
The campus is located on the north end of Antelope Valley College and CSUBAV offers accredited Bachelor Degree completion programs for those who
have completed general education work at a community college. Bachelor
Degrees include Business Administration (management, economics, general),
Child, Adolescent & Family Studies, Communications, Criminal Justice,
English, Environmental Resource Management (on-line through Extended
University), Liberal Studies (IBEST), Nursing (RN to BSN on-line only) and
Sociology (Human Services). Master’s Degrees are also available in Business
Administration (MBA), Educational Administration (MA), Special Education.
Educational Curriculum & Instruction, and Administration (MSA) are through
the Extended University. Also offered are teaching credential programs in
Elementary Education, Single Subject and Special Education for those who
have completed a Bachelors Degree.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535 • 661/723-6429
The College of Engineering at California State University, Long Beach is
offering Electrical and Mechanical Engineering degree completion programs
in the Antelope Valley. The Antelope Valley Engineering Program is accredited
by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The program’s location
offers unprecedented access to industry professionals, real-world engineering
projects, and internships with local companies.
Before enrolling in the program, students must have completed their first
two years of coursework at community college or other university. Students
will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and a provided hands-on
learning opportunities while obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Electrical
or Mechanical Engineering at the Lancaster University Center.
CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
3000 College Heights Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
760/384-6100 • www.cerrocoso.edu
Ridgecrest Campus Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Acres
Students/programs
San Joaquin Valley College – Antelope Valley
42135 10th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-974-8282 • lancaster.sjvc.edu/
At SJVC in Antelope Valley our instructors bring industry experience to
the classroom and give you the hands-on training you need to graduate
confident and job-ready.
Train for your new career through one of these programs: Business
Administration, Criminal Justice: Corrections, Industrial Technology, Medical
Office, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technology.
The Aero Institute
38256 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550
661/276-2376 • www.aeroi.org
The AERO Institute, located in the Palmdale Civic Center is a unique
partnership between NASA Dryden Fight Research Center, NASA Ames
Research Center, and the City of Palmdale. The AERO Institute works in close
association with the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship
Program to further leverage the public’s investment in Higher Education.
The AERO Institute provides comprehensive technical, undergraduate and
graduate education; conducts leading edge aerospace research, incubates,
stimulates and commercializes new intellectual property; promotes
aerospace science and engineering; and supports Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) education at every level, including a new
partnership with the Palmdale School District in opening the new Palmdale
Aerospace Academy an independent charter school serving grades K–12.
Number of Degree Programs Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Number of Certificate Programs Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fall 2011 Student Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,482
Through a partnership with the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics the AERO Institute has expanded the offerings of continuing
education and stand-alone courses for aerospace professionals.
Faculty/staff
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Total Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Faculty holding Ph.D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Total number of employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Devry UNIVERSITY
39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Palmdale, CA 93550
661/224-2923 • www.devry.edu
DeVry University is education working. Ninety-six of the Fortune 100
companies hire DeVry graduates.
Our practical approach to education in career fields of Business and
Technology management make a DeVry degree one that employers value.
Courses are offered on-site, on-line, and a hybrid of the two.
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
886/462-3728 • www.erau.edu
Centers of teaching are located in Palmdale, Edwards Air Force Base, China
Lake Naval Base, and Victorville.
Bachelor Degrees are offered in Aviation Maintenance Management,
Management of Technical Operations, and Professional Aeronautics. Master’s
Degree programs include Aeronautical Science, Technical Management, and
Aviation.
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY CENTER
45356 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535
Developed by the City of Lancaster in 2004, the 20,000 square-foot
University Center includes state-of-the-art classrooms, well-equipped
labs, and complete administrative facilities. The University Center offers a
variety of four-year degree completion programs through California State
University, Long Beach and California State University, Bakersfield. These
include Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Programs for Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, which allow Antelope Valley students to obtain these
degrees locally while also providing qualified workers for the region’s robust
aerospace industry.
1202 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
661/940-6851 • www.phoenix.edu
University of Phoenix is the nation’s largest private university and is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission through the North Central
Association. The University of Phoenix Lancaster Learning Center offers
several degree programs as well as online programs for students pursuing
their Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degrees. Programs range
from business, criminal justice, human services, nursing, health care,
education, communication, counseling and more (some programs are only
offered online). Stop by, call or visit our website to learn more!
University of Antelope Valley
44055 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534
661/726-1911 • www.uav.edu
In June 2009, the institution received approval from the United States
Department of Education and the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to offer Associates, Bachelors, and Masters
degrees. In addition, the university offers instruction in several medical
vocational careers such as: Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative
Assistant, Medical Clinical Assistant, vocational nursing, etc.
WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE
4020 East Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93535
661/946-4663 • www.wcbc.edu
West Coast Baptist College opened its doors in September of 1995. This
private seminary college offers Bachelor and Master Degree programs. There
are several departments available to its students such as the Department of
Bible, Bible Languages, Clerical and Secretarial Skills, Education, Evangelism,
Missions, Music, Practical Theology, Secondary Education, and Youth
Ministries.
regional aerospace and aviation community
not only is our region
responsible for several
aeronautical breakthroughs—
our Aerospace
industry is healthy
and thriving
Cal UAS at InyoKern Airport
Cal UAS is located in the heart of aviation
development, home to one of the highest
concentrations of intellectual capital in military,
industrial and educational entities in our
country. The headquarters at Inyokern Airport
sits under 20,000 square miles of pristine
airspace — the largest contiguous restricted
airspace in the country — while remaining
close to existing and potential partners in this
endeavor. The remote location offers enough
infrastructure to support industry, as well as
enough space for future expansion. Climatic
and geographic diversity for testing under
virtually every condition cinch IYK as the most
promising location for unmanned development.
Cal UAS is unique among other sites in
garnering almost unilateral support from
local stakeholders, who view the local site
as the most probable avenue for achieving
economic independence in a rural community
dominated by federal employment. County
partners recognize the tremendous advantage
of hosting a site that will lead to technological
advancement in agriculture — one of Kern’s
most important industries. State leaders
see potential for new job creation in this
burgeoning industry as a crucial element to
helping California recover from one of the
longest economic slumps in history.
In 2013 the state of California unveiled Cal
UAS as an innovation hub for advancements
in defense, aerospace and energy-related
technologies. Cal UAS officials meanwhile have
expanded partnerships to create a nexus for
refining existing technology and forging future
innovations that are potentially as innumerable
as the applications this young industry is
expected to yield. www.caluas.com
NASA
NASA Dryden Flight Research Center is NASA’s
premier installation for flight research for
current and future aerospace vehicles. Dryden
also plays a key role in NASA’s development
of next-generation access-to-space, reusable
launch vehicles from commercial partners and
Earth and space science research.
In 2013, Dryden logged 3,271 flight hours
including 972 sorties in 25 different modified
and unique aircraft and science missions
around the world. First flights of the LockheedMartin X-56 Multi-Use Technology Testbed
and the Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream
Chaser engineering test spacecraft were based
at Dryden.
Also flown were the first flight of a DC-8 with
a new alternative fuel, the first flight of Ikhana
in a new configuration, the first Southern
Hemisphere deployment of the Stratospheric
Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA,
to New Zealand and the first dual deployment
of NASA Global Hawks to the Wallops Flight
Facility.
“Firsts” for Dryden and NASA in 2013:
• First Southern Hemisphere deployment of
SOFIA to New Zealand,
• First flight of the X-56 Multi-Utility Testbed
research aircraft,
• First dual deployment of NASA Global Hawk
to Wallops Flight Facility,
• First controlled flight from the Wallops East
Coast Global Hawk Operations Control Room,
• First flight of Ikhana UAV in an updated Block1 configuration,
• First flight of a NASA research testbed aircraft
(DC-8) with alternative fuel
• First flight of Sierra Nevada – Dream Chaser
spaceplane, and
• First flight of the hydrogen powered, longendurance Boeing Phantom Eye vehicle.
Boeing
Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace
company and the largest manufacturer of
commercial jetliners and military aircraft
combined. Additionally, Boeing designs
and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic
and defense systems, missiles, satellites,
launch vehicles and advanced information
and communication systems. As a major
service provider to NASA, Boeing is the prime
contractor for the International Space Station.
The company also provides numerous military
and commercial airline support services.
Boeing has been a part of California and its
rich aerospace legacy for more than 90 years.
The company’s presence in the state dates
back to 1922, when aviation pioneer Donald
Douglas Sr. built aircraft in Santa Monica.
Today Boeing occupies a diversified footprint
spanning commercial aviation; military
aircraft and satellite manufacturing; and new
markets such as cyber security. Boeing has
approximately 19,000 employees in California,
making it one of the state’s largest private
employers.
In the Antelope Valley, Boeing conducts
ground and flight testing of both military and
commercial products. Below are some key
program milestones for 2013:
X-48 Blended Wing Body (BWB) completed
its highly successful aeronautics research and
flight test program at NASA Dryden Flight
Research Center.
The Phantom Eye high altitude long endurance
(HALE) unmanned aircraft system has
completed five test missions to date. The most
recent flight was in September 2013. Phantom
Eye, which uses a liquid hydrogen propulsion
system, is designed to stay aloft for up to four
days while carrying a 450-pound payload.
The X-51A WaveRider, an unmanned,
autonomous, ramjet-powered hypersonic
flight-test demonstrator for the U.S. Air Force,
flew the longest air-breathing, scramjetpowered hypersonic flight in history during
its May 1, 2013 flight. A U.S. Air Force B-52H
Stratofortress from Edwards Air Force Base
released the X-51A from 50,000 feet.
Boeing has conducted a number of flight tests
out of Victorville and Edwards AFB with the
787-9 Dreamliner, the second member of the
super-efficient 787 family. Boeing is on track
to complete testing in the spring and deliver
the 787-9 to launch customer Air New Zealand
in mid-2014.
In the fall of 2013, the first F-15SA fighter jets
arrived in Palmdale from St. Louis to begin an
extensive flight test program that will continue
into 2016.
Boeing provides support to, and partners
with, the Air Force, Navy, and NASA on
programs (with Flight Test, Modifications,
and Logistics Support) in the Greater Antelope
Valley including: B-1B, B-52, T-38C, F-22, F/A18, F-15SA, and C-17.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security
and aerospace company that employs
approximately 115,000 people worldwide and
more than 3,000 people locally. The Antelope
Valley location is home to the famed Skunk
Works® known for innovative solutions that
push the state of the art. Working advanced
development projects, the Skunk Works team
is focused on rapid prototyping, design,
development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of manned and unmanned
aircraft systems. Employees are very active in
the community supporting numerous events
with a significant emphasis working to inspire
students to pursue careers in the technology
arena and supporting veterans and military
causes.
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s F-35
Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) was named
“Assembly Plant of the Year” by Assembly
Magazine in recognition for the facility’s
world-class processes to reduce costs,
increase productivity and improve quality.
Northrop Grumman is the first aerospace
company to receive this award. Inspired by
automation systems used by automakers, the
IAL was designed and developed by Northrop
Grumman, working with Detroit-based KUKA
Systems Corporation’s Aerospace Division,
a commercial automation integrator. The
IAL is central to producing the F-35’s center
fuselage and driving new levels of efficiency
into decreasing process times and increasing
precision. The IAL is one example, where
Northrop Grumman maximizes robotics and
automation, providing additional capacity and
assembly capability while meeting engineering
tolerances that are not easily achieved using
manual methods.
Northrop Grumman Announces Centers of
Excellence in Florida, California and New York.
The Palmdale facility is named as the Palmdale
Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence
Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale Integration
Center of Excellence Employees Raise More Than
$105,000 for Local Families in Need Northrop
Grumman Celebrates 20th Anniversary of First B-2
Spirit Delivery Northrop Grumman receives a $114
million contract from the U.S. Air Force to build
three more Block 30 Global Hawk unmanned
aircraft systems and associated sensors. Global
Hawk Aids in Philippine Relief Efforts
Mojave Air and Space Port
Mojave Air and Space Port emerged as the
leading aerospace test center for commercial
operations in North America. With over 71
companies operating here, and employing
over 2,500 full and part-time workers — we
are engaged in flight development from light
industrial to highly advanced aerospace design,
flight test and research, and even heavy rail
industrial manufacturing.
Fox Airfield
Located in the City of Lancaster, General Wm.
J. Fox Airfield facilitated over 52,000 general
aviation takeoffs and landings in 2013. The
airport is home to just under 200 based aircraft,
the U.S. Dept. of Forestry’s air tanker base, an
auronautical museum, and numerous aviation
businesses. With and Air Traffic Control Tower
operating daily, state-of-the-art navigation aids,
and weather reporting equipment, the airport
safely and efficiently accommodates a wide
range of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.
The airport directly supports approx. 115 jobs,
with an associated labor income of nearly $6.8
million annually. The airport and surrounding
communities benefit from the estimated $14
million in total airport related (direct, indirect
and induced) spending each year.
www.dpw.lacounty.gov/avi/airports
InyoKern Airport
• One million acres of California desert
• Desert, mountain and maritime environments
• 350 clear flying days a year
Unrivaled test sites under the largest contiguous
block of restricted airspace in the nation
(22,000 miles, or 12% of California’s total
airspace)
The technical and innovative culture has for
decades been leveraging the natural advantages
offered by California — enhanced by the
protection of that airspace and the placement
of key infrastructure.
Quick facts
Edwards Air Force Base
Air Force Flight Test Center:
Military Personnel
(Active, reserves/natl
guard, etc)
2,126
Civilian Personnel
8,521
Family members
2,714
TOTAL personnel
13,361
Military Pay
$128,229,266
Civilian Pay
$525,474,014
Average Annual Pay
$52,642
Estimated annual
dollar value of indirect
jobs created
$655,445,542
Total Payroll
$653,703,280
Contract Expenditures
$214,535,879
Estimated Total Value
of Jobs Created
$655,445,542
Total Payroll
$653,703,280
Estimated indirect
jobs created locally
12,451
COMBINED ECONOMIC IMPACT:
$1.52 Billion
www.edwards.af.mil
*As reported in the 2012 Economic Impact Analysis
i n d us t r i a l
The growth of industry
in the region gives insight
into the fact that
our local economy
is thriving
Lancaster
In addition to business attraction, the City of Lancaster has once again been
named Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County among cities
with a population of 50,000 or greater by the Los Angeles County Economic
Development Corporation (LAEDC). Lancaster is the first city in the history of
the program to receive the award twice, with a previous win in 2007.
To continue strengthening this business-friendly atmosphere, the City of
Lancaster also extended the Building Incentive Stimulus Program for new
commercial properties and existing home tracts. For new commercial and
industrial development, development impact fees will be deferred from
building permit issuance to the Certificate of Occupancy. This program will be
in effect from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 in order to help stimulate the
local job market, eliminate blight and nuisances, increase property values, and
encourage developers to continue building in the City of Lancaster.
Build your dreams (BYD)
$4 Million investment • 150 new local jobs
In May 2013, leading international battery, vehicle manufacturing and
renewable energy firm BYD announced the launch of its e-bus and energy
storage system (large-scale battery) manufacturing facilities in the City of
Lancaster. These complexes, which occupy 160,000 square feet of industrial
space, mark the world-renowned firm’s first manufacturing facilities in North
America. As BYD’s presence in the United States continues to grow, the firm
will draw upon the extensive manufacturing and engineering expertise of the
Antelope Valley’s labor force to develop and perfect their e-bus and energy
storage technology. Short for “Build Your Dreams,” BYD boasts more than
160,000 employees around the world, with operations in China, the US,
Europe, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions.
Morton Manufacturing
350 new local jobs
November 2013 marked the grand opening of Morton Manufacturing, an
88,000-square-foot industrial facility in the Lancaster Business Park. Since
its inception in 1967, Morton has specialized in the production of nickelalloy bolts for gas-turbine aircraft engines. The firm’s client list includes such
companies as Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and General Electric. The new
facility, which marks a 96% increase in size over the company’s former facility,
will house the firm’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations.
Morton’s move will bring 350 jobs to the Antelope Valley, including 200
existing positions as well as up to 150 new hires.
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is nearing completion of their state-of-the-art, 136,000square-foot medical office building. The new center is just a portion of a
master-planned, full-service hospital campus to be developed in the future.
Lancaster Hotels
Two new hotels are adding their names to the growing list of lodging facilities
catering to the needs of tourists and business visitors in Lancaster.
The Marriot TownPlace Suites forms the cornerstone of the Lancaster
Spectrum Center at 20th Street West and the Antelope Valley Freeway. Slated
to include 150 rooms and suites, the extended-stay hotel will feature a pool
and fitness center, business services and more.
Best Western is also bringing its worldwide brand to Lancaster with a new
88-room, 47,000-square-foot hotel adjacent to the 14 freeway at Avenue
I. The complex will feature nearly 12,000 square feet of retail space and a
5,000-square-foot restaurant. The two additions join Hilton’s Hampton Inn
and Homewood Suites in Front Row Center, together with a cluster of hotels
around Avenue K and the 14 Freeway which includes SpringHill Suites by
Marriott, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and the Oxford Inn. Centrally
located along Sierra Highway is America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, formerly the
Inn of Lancaster.
To further strengthen Lancaster’s hospitality industry, the seven largest hotels
have teamed with the City of Lancaster and community stakeholders to form
the Lancaster Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). The TBID creates
a new, private-sector budget to attract tourism and generate new overnight
stays, funding the marketing efforts of the Destination Lancaster convention
and visitors’ bureau.
Palmdale
Palmdale continues to be the destination for businesses to start, relocate and
above all, grow! As a result, residents have greater opportunities to shop, dine
and work close to home. We have created some excellent business parks and
retail corridors for businesses to thrive and we continue to attract potential
manufacturers to come to Palmdale to take advantage of all that we have to
offer – a skilled workforce, outstanding retail and restaurants, beautiful parks
and amenities and affordable housing.
Kinkisharyo International
$891 million contract
Kinkisharyo International, from Osaka Japan, is a light rail car manufacturer
that has been customizing solutions for urban transit agencies worldwide.
After designing and manufacturing more than ten thousand railcars,
Kinkisharyo has become the number one supplier of low-floor light rail
vehicles in North America.
Kinkisharyo received an $891 million dollar railcar contract from the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to deliver 235 cars
for use on the region’s expanding light-rail network. Kinkisharyo is currently
setting up their manufacturing facility at Site 9, in Palmdale and looking to
hire more than 150 employees for the facility.
Palmdale Power Plant
• More than 800 contruction jobs for 3 years
• 35 high-paying full-time jobs
• $5 million into the local economy annualy
Summit Power Group LLC, an energy project developer from Seattle,
Washington, has been approved to purchase the 570 megawatt Palmdale
Power Plant project. The 570 megawatt project, hailed by the EPA as a
“model for power plants across the nation,” and the “cleanest power plant
ever permitted,” will provide more than 800 construction jobs for up to
3 years, 35 high-paying full time jobs to operate the plant and dozens of
support jobs and will infuse $5 million into the local economy annually. In
August 2011, after three years of intense study and scrutiny, the California
Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Palmdale Power Plant, followed by
the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) review and issuance of their
permit for the construction and operation of the project. “This is the most
scrutinized project in the history of the Antelope Valley,” said Palmdale’s
Director of Public Works Mike Mischel.
The Palmdale Power Plant will bring enormous benefits to the Antelope Valley
through direct local expenditures, taxes, regional economic benefits, energy
and jobs. The project will also pay for a $20 million dollar recycled water
interconnect between the treatment plants in Lancaster and Palmdale.
Palmdale Regional Airport
In addition to our great success in the manufacturing sector, Los Angeles
World Airports (LAWA) has agreed to transfer the Palmdale Regional Airport
back to the City. The transfer is underway and Palmdale is currently exploring
new opportunities at Palmdale Regional Airport.
TEHACHAPI
Tehachapi’s tag line, if you will, “LIVE UP” was created with the assistance of
North Star Destinations. Adopted in 2012 in conjunction with a rather lengthy
branding initiative. The statement below is an excerpt from the branding
efforts conclusionary narrative.
You can tell the moment the road starts its gradual rise that something is
different here. It’s more than merely a feeling, though, as breathing itself
is noticeably easier in the purer mountain air. Your lungs drink in the clean
scent of pine and cooler breezes. The congestion of the city is but a distant
memory as you climb higher and higher above it all. And you feel lighter than
you have in a long time.
Two mule deer dart across the road as an owl screeches overhead. Rush hour,
you muse. You notice the outdoors and your surroundings in ways you never
have before. Your senses are heightened. Greens appear more lush, yellows
and golds richer and reds are visibly crisper than they are down below.
Your spirits soar in proportion to the elevation. Maybe it’s the stunningly
beautiful mountain scenery. Or, the serenity itself. Up here, you can actually
hear yourself think. In fact, you find yourself thinking about things you
haven’t thought about in years.
Perhaps, there’s something to the fact that the fresh air up here actually does
free the mind. Your vision seems clearer; your thoughts are sharper and more
focused. Refocused actually, on things that seem to really matter, such as
family, friends, a sense of community and personal growth. And ideas come
faster, more abundantly. Dreams that no longer seemed possible now seem
within reach.
You realize that up here in the mountains, it’s not just dreaming that comes
BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARKS
Sierra Business Park
Lancaster
Fox Field Industrial Corridor
• 10th West and Avenue M-4
• 30 total acres
• Zoning: Commercial
• Ave H, west of State Highway 14
• 5,000 total acres
• Zoning: Medium/Light Industrial
Sierra Gateway Park
North Valley Industrial Center
• Ave H and Division St.
• 270 total acres
• Zoning: Heavy Industrial
• Ave 0-8 and Sierra Hwy
• 133 total acres
California City
Airport Business Park
Lancaster Business Park
• Business Center Parkway and Ave. K-8
• 240 total acres
• Zoning: Specific Plan
• California City Municipal Airport
• 40 total acres
• Zoning: Industrial and M1
Enterprise Business Park
Mojave
Mojave Airport
• Sierra Hwy and Ave K-8
• 75 total acres
• Zoning: Office/Light Industrial
• SR 58 and Flight Line
• 3,300 total acres
• Zoning: Industrial and Airport Uses
Southern Amargosa
Industrial Area
Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Business Park
• Ave. M and 12th Street
• China Lake Blvd. & Ward Avenue
• 63 total acres
• Zoning: Professional/Light Industrial
Palmdale
Challenger Business Park
• Palmdale Blvd. and 5th St. W.
• 10 total acres
Ridgecrest Industrial Park
• West Ridgecrest
• 81 total acres
• Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed
Fairway Business Park
• Ave 0 and Division St.
• 115 total acres
• Zoning: Business Park/Mixed
Inyokern
Inyokern Airport Industrial Dist.
• Inyokern Blvd.
• 40 total acres
• Zoning: Light Industrial/Mixed
Freeway Business Center
• State Highway 14 and Ave N
• 30 total acres
Tehachapi
Goodrick Business Park
Palmdale Trade
& Commerce Center
• 10th West and Rancho Vista Blvd.
• 746 total acres
• Zoning: Industrial and Commercial
Park One Industrial Park
• Rancho Vista Blvd. and 10th St. E.
• 10 total acres
• Zoning: Industrial and Commercial
• Dennison Rd Parkway/Goodrick Rd.
• Approx. 110 total acres
• Zoning: M-2
Capital Hills Business Park
• Capital Hills Pkwy/Mills Road
• Approx. 122 total acres
• Zoning: C-3
Bailey Ave. Industrial Park
• Tehachapi Blvd./Bailey Ave.
• 24 total acres
• Zoning: M-1
easily and naturally, though. Living does, too. Because it’s a lifestyle that begs
for a change of pace, a change in priorities and the kind of positive personal
change that only happens when you are able to get a different perspective.
One that only comes from being up high.
Here in Tehachapi, living up means reaching new heights professionally and
personally, as well as mentally and physically. It means you’re consistently
working up, playing up and growing up in every sense of the word.
Tehachapi has the best of both worlds. In Tehachapi we enjoy a Sierra
Nevada Foothills lifestyle and sense of place while possessing an educational
system, labor force and infrastructure capabilities associated with more
urban areas.
So we pose the question how many ways can life in the metro confound
you? How many hassles add up to too many hassles? Smog, crime
exacerbate rent, commutes that neither add to your business nor your family.
How many distractions does it take to erode the enthusiasm you have for
entrepreneurism?
So for business owners contemplating a relocation that are less interested in
incentives and subsidies and more interested in quality of life and work force
readiness we invite you to Live Up, Start Up, Move Up, Work Up and Play Up
to Tehachapi.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) experienced a
Antelope Valley Transit Authority
AVTA business office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Located at 42210 6th Street West • Lancaster, CA 93534
661/945-9445 • Fax 661/729-2615
25% increase in ridership
over four years
AVTA Electric Buses Slated for April Delivery
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) is excited to embark on a
demonstration project to test out two BYD electric buses on local transit
routes. Funding for the 12 month project is coming from a $1.9 million
grant from Fifth District Supervisor Michael Antonovitch’s allocation of
Proposition A Local Return funds.
“We are extremely grateful to Supervisor Antonovich and the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors for their generosity in providing the funds,”
stated Executive Director Julie Austin. “It’s very exciting to be out in front of
such a revolutionary project.”
For AVTA Board Chairman Norm Hickling this is an exciting time to be
leading the agency. States Hickling, “Our vision is to be a nationally
recognized leader in transit and this type of endeavor is a major step
toward that goal.”
AVTA staff is currently evaluating options for funding the incremental cost
difference for future electric bus purchases. Fuel savings and a reduction in
maintenance costs will partially offset the difference and AVTA is actively
seeking discretionary grant opportunities. The AVTA recently hired a federal
advocacy firm to help identify additional sources of funding. They are also
evaluating leasing versus purchasing buses.
The AVTA serves a population of more than 450,000 residents in the
cities of Lancaster and Palmdale as well as the unincorporated portions
of northern Los Angeles County. In 2013, the transit agency provided 3.5
million rides through its Local Transit, Paratransit, and Commuter services.
AVTA’s total service area covers 1,200 square miles and it is bounded by the
Kern County line to the north, the San Bernardino County line to the east,
the Angeles National Forest to the south, and Interstate 5 to the West.
2010
202,105 2010
2011
2,594,002 2,617,381
Local
Ridership
2012
2,880,423
2013
3,204,698
The North County TRANSporter is being funded by Los Angeles County
thanks to the efforts of Fifth District Supervisor Michael Antonovich who
moved the project forward after residents expressed the need for more
public transit into the Los Angeles basin. Prior to rollout of the TRANSporter
service, transit options into Los Angeles were only available in the early
morning and late afternoon hours.
Since service began, the North County TRANSporter has become a vital
link for hundreds of resident providing freedom to travel throughout Los
Angeles and beyond. The service has also provided more options for AVTA
commuters who prefer to return to the Antelope Valley earlier in the day.
The North County TRANSporter operates nine runs a day between the
Palmdale Transportation Center and the Metrolink Station in Newhall.
A one way trip is $4.00 and a Metrolink ticket is accepted as valid fare.
Discounts apply to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities.
The AVTA is extremely proud of the North County TRANSporter and
thankful to Supervisor Antonovich for the two year funding commitment
which has helped the fledgling service become established.
Los Angeles County
Lake Los Angeles
El Mirage
El Mirage Rd.
Adelanto
Palmdale Blvd.
Victorville
Sheep Creek Rd.
Littlerock
The High Desert Corridor (HDC) project
proposes a multipurpose transportation
link from SR-14 (the Antelope Valley
Freeway), across I-15, and ending at SR18 in San Bernardino. The collaborative
project between Los Angeles County,
San Bernardino County, Metro, Caltrans,
several cities, and other stakeholders,
would connect some of the fastest
growing residential, commercial, and
industrial areas in Southern California,
including the Antelope Valley and cities
in San Bernardino County. The draft
2013
288,541
The North County TRANSporter is a midday bus service connecting the
Antelope Valley with Santa Clarita. It began operating in August 2012, and
has been a huge success with more than 800 Valley residents using the
service on a weekly basis.
170th St. East
Palmdale
90 th St. East
to provide major transportation
upgrades to the Antelope Valley
Avenue M
2012
258,903
North County Transporter
Lancaster
High Desert
Corridor Project
2011
236,856 San Bernardino County
The demonstration project will analyze how well electric buses perform on
Antelope Valley’s longer than average transit routes during various seasons.
The Antelope Valley is known for its desert climate and is the perfect place
to evaluate performance in excessive heat, wind, and snow, as well as mild
temperatures. The analysis will provide AVTA with information necessary
to evaluate the bus’s battery life and determine the best way to incorporate
additional electric buses into the fleet. The AVTA also plans to use inductive
WAVE technology to wirelessly charge the bus battery en route, enabling
the buses to stay on the road longer and extending the life of the battery.
Commuter
Ridership
Pearblossom
Pea
environmental report for this project is
scheduled to be released for public review
in summer 2014 with public hearings
also to be held in 2014. Based on public
comments and the technical evaluation,
a preferred alternative will be chosen
in the ﬁnal environmental document
anticipated in winter 2014-2015. For
more information, visit www.metro.net/
projects/high-desert-corridor.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Metrolink
Daily Station Boardings
Average Weekday Ridership (July-Sep 2012)
725
Glendale
1,085
Burbank
89
Sun Valley
505
Sylmar/SF
Newhall
341
Santa Clarita
350
Princessa
501
119
Vincent
Palmdale
440
Lancaster
430
0
200
400
600
Passengers
800
Number of Trains
1000
1200
Average Daily RidershipAverage
A.V. LineWeekdayWeekendWeekdayWeekendSpeed
2011-2012
30
12 (Sat) 6 (Sun)
6,139
2,972 (Sat) 1,775 (Sun)
37 mph
2010-2011
30
12 (Sat) 6 (Sun)
5,540
2,485 (Sat) 1,338 (Sun)
43 mph
2009-2010
24
12 (Sat) 6 (Sun)
5,807
2,181 (Sat) 1,173 (Sun)
40 mph
2008-2009
24
12 (Sat) 6 (Sun)
6,628
2,235 (Sat) 1,123 (Sun)
40 mph
2007-2008
24
12 (Sat) 6 (Sun)
6,734
2,628 (Sat) 1,369 (Sun)
40 mph
2006-2007
24
8
7,055
1,824
40 mph
2005-2006
24
8
6,804
2,197
41 mph
For personalized commute planning and
Metrolink information, call the Customer
Service Center at 800/371-LINK(5465).
Recorded Metrolink schedules are
available 24 hours a day and operators
are available Monday through Friday
from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
R E TAIL SAL ES GRO W T H
$3.517 Billion
$3.013 Billion
$3.043 Billion
$3.289 Billion
$3.344 Billion % of Growth 2011/12
Lancaster
$1,663,012,000 $1,291,569,000 $1,308,968,000 $1,468,176,100 $1,555,835,900 5.97%
Palmdale $1,412,692,700 $1,265,627,500 $1,291,750,500 $1,356,565,000 $1,520,829,100 12.11%
Ridgecrest $269,414,300 $285,120,400 $275,380,800 $226,702,687 *Info not available -
Tehachapi $137,379,400 $139,840,000 $135,484,000 $211,009,000 $235,531,000 11.62%
$35,738,600 $30,965,000 $31,571,100 $27,510,200 $31,827,100 15.69%
California City Calendar Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Total: 9.41%
regi o n a l h o u si n g m a rket
The Antelope Valley continues to offer residents some of the most attainable
housing in the state of California. Far from the typical perception of affordable
housing, the Antelope Valley offers as large variety of spacious homes in an
assortment of settings including gated communities and country club sites as
wells as equestrian estates and low density developments with lot sizes ranging
from 1/2 to 2 1/2 acres. Our average housing prices are 30-50% less than nearly
all other California housing markets.
D A R E T O C O M PA R E
Our region’s housing
market isn’t just about
price, it’s about value
Average Price Per Square Foot-2013
$300.00
$250.00
$200.00
$150.00
$100.00
This 1,188 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath home built in 1964 in Santa
Clarita sold in September for $400,000.
$50.00
LANCASTER
PALMDALE
SANTA CLARITA
VALENCIA
$94.23
$101.72
$218.92
$240.33
Average Sales Price-2013
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
This 4,434 square foot 5 bedroom, 4 bath home built in 2008 in West
Lancaster sold in September for $350,000.
$100,000
LANCASTER
PALMDALE
$166,712
$193,423
SANTA CLARITA
$384,854
VALENCIA
$464,542
Our workforce does not have
to “drive ‘till they qualify” thanks to diversity of
housing options and affordability available here!
Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOME SALES 2013 vs 2012
AVERAGE PRICE PER SQ FT
AVERAGE SALE PRICE
AREA
2012
2013
% Change
2012
2013
%Change
Cal City, Mojave
$37.98
$44.71
17.72%
$60,547
$67,776
11.94%
Ridgecrest
$85.67
$82.16
-4.10%
$147,115
$135,004
-8.23%
Rosamond Area
$72.83
$86.94
19.37%
$117,610
$141,340
20.18%
Tehachapi Area
$93.13
$107.73
15.68%
$169,898
$190,982
12.41%
Antelope Acres
$77.04
$94.33
22.44%
$161,549
$169,281
4.79%
Lake Los Angeles
$53.85
$68.05
26.37%
$73,346
$93,733
27.80%
East Lancaster
$68.04
$87.18
28.13%
$122,032
$141,675
16.10%
West Lancaster
$78.78
$87.39
10.93%
$153,870
$182,885
18.86%
West Palmdale
$89.34
$118.42
32.55%
$207,598
$256,989
23.79%
East Palmdale
$74.35
$96.18
29.36%
$131,318
$152,162
15.87%
Littlerock
$76.64
$92.46
20.64%
$117,171
$128,940
10.04%
Leona Valley
$117.46
$145.99
24.29%
$196,294
$225,925
15.10%
ALL AREAS
$77.09
$92.63
20.15%
$138,196
$157,224
13.77%
Although the number of
homes sold in 2013 is on
par with 2012,
the average
sales price
has increased
notably,
especially in the Lake Los Angles, West
Palmdale and Rosamond submarkets!
The average selling price for the region
was up just under 14% in 2013 and the
average price per square foot increased
over 20%!
AVERAGE SALES PRICE 2009 - 2013
$450,000
$405,000
$360,000
$315,000
$270,000
$225,000
$180,000
$135,000
$90,000
$45,000
Cal City, Mojave
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
$69,342
$61,900
$64,157
$60,547
$67,776
Ridgecrest
Rosamond
Tehachapi
Antelope Acres
$153,986
$166,204
$151,195
$147,115
$135,004
$121,238
$123,306
$112,204
$117610
$141,340
$205,274
$173,019
$156,830
$169,898
$190,982
$186,552
$170,216
$181,877
$161,549
$169,281
Lake LA
E. Lancaster
W. Lancaster
W. Palmdale
E. Palmdale
Littlerock
Leona Valley
$65,470
$70,400
$67,619
$73,346
$93,733
$108,225
$118,146
$115,215
$122,032
$141,675
$147,469
$155,157
$154,929
$153,870
$182,885
$211,092
$211,462
$201,997
$207,598
$256,989
$123,274
$135,124
$130,891
$131,318
$152,162
$116,084
$118,336
$111,109
$117,171
$128,940
$198,710
$193,922
$178,468
$196,294
$225,925
Source: First American Real Estate Solutions.
ANTE LOP E VALL EY h o us i n g
new home sales/building permits
ANTELOPE VALLEY NEW HOME SALES
AREA
2012
East Lancaster
101
West Lancaster
West Palmdale
UNITS SOLD
2013
AVERAGE SALES PRICE
2013
% CHANGE
% CHANGE
2012
99
-2%
$248,020
$264,461
7%
65
10
-85%
$249,531
$290,864
17%
0
0
-
-
-
-
East Palmdale
90
34
-62%
$217,372
$227,900
5%
Total
256
143
-44%
$238,308
$261,075
10%
New home sales activity declined by 113 units or 44% compared to 2012 but
the average selling price increased by 10%!
NON-RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL NEW HOUSING UNITS
Single Multi-Total
Palmdale Year Family Family Units
2000
DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s
NewNewRes.
Single- Multi- Alter. &Total
Family Family AdditionsResidential
Year
NewNewNew
Comm’lIndust’lOther
608
0
608
$97,637
0
$1,812
$99,449
2005 1,579
0
1,579
$367,806
0
$3,961
$371,767
2010
149
0
149
$30,295 0 $1,870 $32,166
2010
$1,108 2013
29
1
30
$4,564
$30
$4,160
$8,754
2013
$259
RESIDENTIAL DOLLAR VOLUME IN $1,000s
NEW HOUSING UNITS
Lancaster Year
2000 $16,520
$5,729
$8,402 $30,651 $130,100
2005 $18,875 $13,944 $19,628
$9,719 $62,167 $433,934
NewNewRes.
Single Multi-Total
Single- Multi- Alter. &Total
Family Family Units
Family Family AdditionsResidential
0
Alter. &TotalTotal All
AdditionsNonresid. Building
0 $1,897 $11,319 $14,325 $46,491
0
$7,961 $10,961 $18,388
$27,142
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Year
NewNewNew
Comm’lIndust’lOther
Alter. &TotalTotal All
AdditionsNonresid. Building
279
132
411
$39,885 $7,200 $3,051 $50,136
2000 $12,766 $3,124 $5,882 $5,530 $27,302 $77,439
2005 2,799
78
2,877
$504,987
$5,091 $6,973
$517,051
2005 $17,023 $2,667
$ 6,810
$7,082 $33,582 $550,633
$1,321 $8,025 $10,928 $70,533
$652 $12,984 $8,849 $22,832 $69,779
2000
2010
277
0
277
$58,272
0
$1,333 $59,605
2010
$1,581 2013
164
0
164
44,434 -
2,513 46,947
2013
$348 Source: Construction Industry Research Board - First Fidelity Title - GAVEA Research
0 Qualit y Healthcare for our
Families and our Workforce
“The ER is efficient and
well-equipped, and waits are not long,
which is wonderful for our patients. I like the familyoriented environment; everyone takes care of everyone else.”
– Julie, RN, ER Charge Nurse
Services’ new hospital opened in December 2010 with 121 licensed acute
care beds and currently has 157 licensed beds available. At full build-out,
the hospital will provide 239 licensed beds.
City of Hope | Antelope Valley
Health care services in the Antelope Valley are provided by a network
of hospitals, major physicians groups, freestanding surgical facilities,
long-term care hospitals, home care, public health agencies, public
and private paramedic services and local ambulance services.
The major hospital institutions are as follows:
City of Hope
New to the Antelope Valley and proudly opened in November 2013, this
state-of-the-art facility provides the most innovative cancer diagnostic
and treatment options available today, including clinical trials. City
of Hope | Antelope Valley offers immediate access for local patients
to City of Hope’s world-class comprehensive cancer care services for
the treatment of prostate, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, pancreatic,
stomach and pediatric cancers.
Recognized as one of the premier hospitals for cancer in the country, City
of Hope, in partnership with Antelope Valley Hospital, brings unsurpassed
cancer care to Antelope Valley, collaborating with local physicians to
develop comprehensive care plans individualized for each patient and
providing the best of academic and community medicine.
Palmdale Regional provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac
services featuring a certified STEMI Receiving Center, an electrophysiology
lab, a 35-bed/24-hour emergency department, a teleneurology program
and neurosurgery, bariatrics, orthopedics, spine, and musculoskeletal
services, 2 CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine and GI lab, and an on-site lab
for inpatient and outpatient services. Palmdale Regional also provides
two off campus programs — The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric
Medicine which provides treatment for people with chronic non-healing
wounds and the Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute providing
comprehensive rehabilitative services.
Palmdale Regional’s hospital Vision states — “In partnership with the
medical staff and community, Palmdale Regional Medical Center will be
recognized as the leading provider of innovative healthcare in the region.”
The Mission of the hospital — “Committed to providing high quality
healthcare in a compassionate and efficient manner.”
For more information visit www.PalmdaleRegional.com.
Kaiser Permanente
• Medical Offices and Urgent Care Services
43112 N. 15th Street West, Lancaster
• Medical Offices (Behavioral Health and Nephrology)
44444 20th St. West, Lancaster
• Medical Offices (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
44105 15th St. West, Fourth Floor, Lancaster
Call 877/828-3627 for more information or visit www.cityofhope.org/
antelope-valley.
• Medical Offices
4502 E. Avenue S, Palmdale
Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) is a full-service hospital with 420
licensed beds and is owned and operated by the Antelope Valley Health
Care District; a public, non-profit agency.
• NEW! Medical Offices—Opening 2014
615 W. Avenue L, Lancaster
Services: Critical Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Definitive Observation,
Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgery
including Open Heart, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Home Health,
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, Radiology, CT Scan,
MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Outpatient clinics.
Antelope Valley Hospital was proud to partner with the City of Hope to
bring world-renowned cancer care to the Antelope Valley. “City of Hope
– Antelope Valley” opened on our campus in November 2013.
Call 661/949-5000 for information or visit www.avhospital.org.
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale Regional Medical Center is an exceptional acute-care hospital
and medical center that serves the Antelope Valley and surrounding
areas. We are a thriving community hospital, proud to offer the “hightech” advantages of a big-city hospital and the personalized care of a
hometown provider.
• The Medical Center promises an experience rich with patient, physician
and payor satisfaction.
• Reinforces that much is available and possible at the Medical Center; for
patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
• Underlines—without shifting the perception of the hospital’s familiar
identity—the fact that in 2014, compassionate quality service are the
hallmark for the Antelope Valley.
Universal Health Services operates a spectacular new 320,000 square
foot hospital called Palmdale Regional Medical Center. Universal Health
Kaiser Permanente—one of America’s leading health care providers
and not-for-profit health plans — has been helping people get and stay
healthy in the Antelope Valley since 1968. With more than 120 physicians
and 800 employees, Kaiser Permanente provides high quality care to
patients at four convenient locations in Lancaster and Palmdale with an
additional location opening this year.
Primary care services — pediatrics, internal medicine, and family
medicine —are available in Lancaster and Palmdale. Each location houses
diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory with extended hours to
accommodate patients’ busy schedules.
In Lancaster, the following specialty services are offered: Addiction
Medicine, Allergy, Audiology, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Continuing
Care, Dermatology, Endorcrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery,
Geriatrics, Head and Neck Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious
Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Occupational Health, Occupational
Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedics, Pain Management,
Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pulmonology,
Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Urgent Care, and Urology.
Celebrating ten years of service in 2013, the Palmdale Medical Offices
offer preventive services to both patients and community members
through its health education center. The center features classes in weight
management, prenatal care, and diabetes management; a literature
and video room; a health store; three family education rooms; and four
conference rooms.
Construction is underway for a 136,000-square-foot medical office
building in Lancaster. This state-of-the-art building will house 16
specialty departments including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General
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Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Infectious Disease, Nephrology,
Neurology, Oncology/Hematology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain
Management, Podiatry, Physical Medicine, Pulmonology, Rheumatology,
and Urology. The building will incorporate sustainable energy design
concepts and will be platinum LEED certified.
Kaiser Permamente leads the industry with a fully-functional electronic
medical record system. Patient records — including lab results,
prescriptions, and digital imaging — are available at the caregiver’s
fingertips at all Kaiser Permanente facilities nationwide via KP
HealthConnect®. This system provides our physicians and health care
teams with instant access to patient records, which increases accurate
patient diagnosis, patient safety, and convenience.
For more information visit www.kp.org/thrive.
High Desert Medical Group (HDMG), Heritage Health Care,
HDMG-Acton and California Desert Medical Group (IPA)
High Desert Medical Group, (HDMG), is an affiliate of Heritage Provider
Network—a recognized innovative leader in healthcare delivery networks
in California for more than 30 years. Since our formation in 1982, HDMG
has mirrored the reputation of our parent company by being at the
forefront in providing residents of the Antelope Valley with the highest
quality health care possible. With our newly relocated Heritage Health
Care facility in East Palmdale, our full service HDMG-Acton clinic in Acton/
Agua Dulce, and now a brand new state-of- the-art Senior Wellness Center
located near our main facility in Lancaster, HDMG continues to offer a fresh
perspective and sound solutions to health care challenges.
For more information call 661/945-5984 or visit www.HDMG.net.
Heritage Health Care is located at 38209 47th St. E. Ste. C in East
Palmdale. Heritage Health Care serves the health care needs of residents
in East Palmdale and surrounding areas. HDMG – Heritage relocated to
this new facility in 2010, to be easily accessible and conveniently located
in one of the new major shopping outlets on Palmdale’s eastside.
This facility offers services focusing on Internal Medicine and Family
Medicine. Patients of Heritage Health Care may utilize the full range
of services, programs, and specialists at the main facility in Lancaster
including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center.
HDMG-Acton is located at 3720 W. Sierra Hwy. Ste. F. This facility offers
services focused on Family Practice and Endocrinology. In addition, our Acton
facility provides immunizations, school and sports physicals. This facility
offers services focusing on Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Patients of
HDMG-Acton may utilize the full range of services, programs, and specialists
at the main facility in Lancaster including a 24-Hour Urgent Care Center.
HDMG - California City: High Desert Medical Group is pleased to offer
medical services to residents in California City through the private office
of T. SriJaerajah, M.D. Dr. Sri (as he is commonly known), is board certified
in Internal Medicine. He accepts patients of all ages for Internal and Family
Medicine. Dr. Sri’s staff is proficient in both English and Spanish. Dr. Sri
offers onsite lab services. 760/373-4809.
HDMG Senior Wellness Center is located at 43779 N. 15th St. W. in
Lancaster. This facility is designed to provide the best in wellness programs
and services free of charge and exclusively for Medicare beneficiaries. The
center offers monthly activities including, exercise classes, arts and crafts,
Wii bowling and Tai Chi. To download the monthly activities calendar visit
us at www.hdmg.net. 661/951-3050.
HDMG-Occupational Medicine Center: To help accommodate
the employers of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas, we
offer an Occupational Medicine Center staffed with a Board Certified
Occupational Medicine physician and highly trained staff.
High Desert Health System Multiservice Ambulatory Care Center
contracts with community-based primary care and specialists to provide
services to its patients.
For more information, call 855/291-0100 or visit www.
sierramedicalgroup.com.
High Desert Health System Multiservice Ambulatory Care Center
(MACC) nearing completion: Los Angeles County is constructing a new
142,000 square-foot facility on a 15-acre site which will house the High
Desert Health System MACC. The new campus will be located at 335 East
Avenue I in Lancaster, and will replace the present MACC which opened in
1962. Unlike the present site, the new MACC will house all clinical services
within a single building to be more convenient for patients.
The complex will consist of a new ambulatory care facility to house a
large ambulatory surgical center, adult and pediatric primary care clinics,
urgent care clinic, a women’s clinic, medical and surgical sub-specialty
clinics, and ancillary diagnostic and treatment services. A one-story
facility will house administrative and support services. Both facilities
will minimize heat gain and optimize glare-free natural lighting of
occupied spaces. The project includes photovoltaic panels and wind
turbines to generate power, and once complete will be seeking LEED Gold
certification.
“This new MACC will be a much
more accessible building,
with much more of the kind of technology and
specialty care that we want to be able to deliver,”
— Dr. Mitchell Katz, Director of THE County Department of Health Services.
Other area hospitals include:
• Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District
“More than just a Hospital, Quality Healthcare. Right Here. Right Now”
www.tvhd.org • 661/823-3000
• Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
“Personally we care, professionally, we serve”
www.rrh.org (760) 446-3551
The goal of our Occupational Medicine Center is to provide
comprehensive and proactive medical services to injured employees.
Dr. Nathaniel Bautista, the Medical Director, is committed to returning
injured employees to their job in the safest, most cost-effective means
possible through light-duty work assignments and aggressive back to
work programs. After regular business hours, our 24 hour Urgent Care
Center is available year-round.
• 5 Long-Term Care providers
• 210 Dentists
• 13 Home Care & Hospice
• 5 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• 3 Adult Day Health Care Centers
• 13 Orthodontists
Sierra Medical Group: Sierra Medical Group (SMG) is a physician
network with 15 primary care physicians in Lancaster and Palmdale. SMG
• 5 Dialysis Centers
• 6 Ambulance / Transport agencies
• 92 Chiropractors
• Over 110 Childcare providers
Other Health Services Found in the Region:
The Greater
Antelope Valley’s
Water Supply
Looking up
AIR AND WATER QUALITY
at the Challenge &
Gaining Success
Water plays a key role in the ability for any region to thrive; and to do so in good
health and well-being. For the residents of the greater Antelope Valley, water has
the ability to link together the communities that all have a common need. Each of
us relies on this most important resource for drinking, for bathing, for household
activities, and for outdoors. All business endeavors require water, whether it is
commercial, industrial, agricultural, or recreational. An awareness that every
resident within the greater Antelope Valley region has an impact on the ability of
others to use water is important.
The (adjudication) court proceedings that center on the right for individuals and
water providers to pump local groundwater within the greater Antelope Valley
have entered into their 15th year. In the challenges that have faced this process,
local residents have become even more aware of the need to respect and conserve
water. There are currently no restrictions on groundwater pumping, but with an
adjudicated groundwater basin, the ability to use this source of water may be
greatly affected.
Unquestionably, 2014 has become a historical year for those who strive to supply
water to the communities of the greater Antelope Valley. In the past, the Region
began to anticipate the challenges of future dry years and sought out a proactive
approach to a solution. Issues with water supply were addressed head-on in
2007 with the development of the Antelope Valley Integrated Regional Water
Management (IRWM) Group and the IRWM Plan. Participating leaders, agencies,
and water interest in the greater Antelope Valley recognized the need for regional
cooperation and planning. The IRWM Program is a collaborative effort to manage
all aspects of water resources, and the Antelope Valley Plan has become an essential
part of an efficient and effective water management strategy for the region.
With this IRWM Plan comes the support and potential funding for the
implementation of local water projects that tackle the adversities that come during
dry or drought years, when the amount of demand from the public overcomes the
available supply. Projects that directly seek to solve this mismatch include efforts in
water conservation, the use of recycled water, storm water capture and reuse, and
water banking (or groundwater recharge).
In 2013, the region came together again to update the IRWM Plan. New water
projects were presented with a continued effort to manage all of the aspects related
to the water resources of the region. Continued development within the greater
Antelope Valley depends heavily on meeting the objectives presented in the IRWM
Plan to balance the growing demand for development while preserving other
opportunities and resources for the region’s existing residents.
Water Providers in the Greater Antelope Valley*
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency
Avenue J Mutual Water Co.
Averydale Mutual Water Co.
Baxter Mutual Water Co.
California Water Service Co.
Colorado Mutual Water Co.
Deep Well Water Co.
El Dorado Mutual Water Co.
Evergreen Mutual Water Co.
Fortieth Street Mutual Water Co.
Golden Valley Municipal Water District
(Gormon)
Great Western Water Service
Green Grove Mutual Water Co., Inc.
Kebb Company
Land Projects Mutual Water Co.
Lawndale Mutual Water Co.
Littleock Creek Irrigation District
Los Angeles County Waterworks
District 37 (Acton)
Los Angeles County Waterworks
District 40
Olsen A. Berto Mutual Water Co.
Palm Ranch Irrigation District
Palmdale Water District
Piute Mutual Water Co.
Quartz Hill Water District
Reesdale Mutual Water Co.
Rosamond Community Facilities District
Shadow Acres Mutual Water Co.
Sundale Mutual Water Co.
Sunnyside Farms Mutual Water Co.
Tierra Bonita Mutual Water Co.
Westside Park Mutual Water Co.
White Fence Farms Mutual Water Co.
White Fence Farms Mutual Water Co. #3
For more information:
www.acwa.com
www.avek.org
www.palmdalewater.org
www.smartgardening.com
www.water.ca.gov/irwm
For the residents of the greater
Antelope Valley, water has
the ability to link together
the communities that all
have a common need
A breath of fresh air
“The Antelope Valley … it’s a Breath of Fresh Air” is more than just
the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District’s motto … it’s
one of the top reasons why residents and businesses looking for a
business-friendly community with some of the cleanest air anywhere
in Southern California choose to call the Valley their home.
Antelope Valley residents can breathe even easier knowing that
the region’s legendary air quality has improved by 43% in the last
decade. In 2012 only 39 days exceeded the Federal 8-hour 0.075
parts per million ozone standard, as compared to 2012, when 69
exceedances where logged at the Lancaster air monitoring station.
In sharp contrast, 111 days exceeded the federal health standards
in the Los Angeles basin in 2012.
The AVAQMD is committed to protecting the air breathed by
almost half a million residents living within its boundaries
while supporting strong and sustainable economic growth.
This is accomplished through a comprehensive and commonsense program of planning, regulation, compliance assistance,
enforcement, monitoring, and public education.
Based on its cleaner air quality, the AVAQMD is able to offer
businesses located within its boundaries more operational
flexibility and significantly lower fees that the South Coast AQMD
and many other California air districts. Moreover, the AVAQMD’s
historical positive working relationship with regulated industry
and the community insures the formation of clean air partnerships
which further benefit the Antelope Valley’s environment.
To learn more about the Antelope Valley’s air quality, or to register for
EnviroFlash, the AVAQMD’s automated air quality notification system,
visit “http://www.avaqmd.ca.gov” www.avaqmd.ca.gov.
Ente r tain men t & facili t ies
Public Libraries
12 Public Libraries
Kern County Libraries:
www.kerncountylibrary.org
Los Angeles County Libraries
www.colapublib.org
Palmdale Main Library
www.cityofpalmdale.org/library
Community Theatres
Lancaster Performing Arts Center
780 seats
661/723-5950 • www.LPAC.org
Palmdale Playhouse
330 seats • 661/267-5685
Community Light Opera & Theater
www.Ridgecrest-arts.org
Major Recreational Facilities
Six Golf courses
Best of the West Softball Complex
Big Eight Softball Complex, Lancaster
Devil’s Punchbowl
DryTown Water Park, Palmdale
Exotic Feline Conservation Center
Lancaster Soccer Center
Mulligans Sports Center, Palmdale
Palmdale Amphitheater
Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale
Willow Spring Race Track
Shopping/Dining
www.av-mall.com
www.destinationlancasterca.org
www.mainstreettehachapi.org
Professional Sports
Lancaster JetHawks
(Houston Astros affiliate)
661/726-5400 • www.jethawks.com
MotoCross - At the AV Fairgrounds
661/723-0773 • AVMotoplex.com
Select Community Events
Farmer’s Market on The BLVD (Year Round)
Almond Blossom Festival (March)
Desert Tortoise Days (April)
Kern County Airshow (April)
Lancaster Poppy Festival (April)
Wildflower Festival (April)
Showdown Rodeo/PRCA Rodeo (June)
Thursday Night on the Square (Summer)
City of Palmdale Starlight Concert Series
(Summer)
Antelope Valley Fair (August)
Tehachapi Mountain Festival (August)
Celebrate America (September)
Desert Empire Fair (September)
Aerospace Walk of Honor (September)
Labor Day Balloon Festival (September)
California City Heritage Days (September)
California City Renaissance Festival
(October)
Streets of Lancaster (October)
Bark in the Park (October)
Edwards Air Show (October)
Mojave Gold Rush Days (October)
Adult Fishing Derby (November)
Rock Art Festival (Nov)
A Magical BLVD Christmas (December)
Lancaster Holiday Parade (December)
Palmdale Holiday Parade (December)
Metrolink Holiday Train (December)
Museums (partial)
Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Blackbird Air Park Museum
Edwards Air Force Flight Test Museum
Kids Time Children’s Museum of
Antelope Valley
Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery
Maturango Museum
MOAH
Tehachapi Railroad Museum
US Naval Museum of Armament &
Technology
Western Hotel Museum
Movie Theatres
Over 60 screens regionally
• IMAX screen
• BLVD Cinema
State Parks
11 State Parks • www.parks.ca.gov
Quality of
life enhanced
by quality of
recreation,
artS & fun!
GREATER ANTELOPE VALLEY
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE MEMBERS
Officers
Directors
Harvey Holloway
Tom Weil
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Valley Realty
Chairman of Board
Chuck Hoey
Vern Lawson
City of Lancaster
Dave Walter
Tom Barnes
Gary Parsons
June Burcham
Kaiser Permanente
Treasurer
Laurel Shockley
Electricity
800/655-4555 • www.sce.com
City of California City
Charles Hoey and Associates
Vice-Chair
Antelope Valley East Kern
Water Agency
Vice-Chair
Utili t ies
Carrie Rogers
Rob Duchow
The Gas Company
Kim Moulton
Rio Tinto Minerals
City of Palmdale
Cherie Bryant
City of Ridgecrest
Antelope Valley Press
Ex-Officio Director
David James
Steve Perez
City of Tehachapi
Norm Hickling
County of Los Angeles,
Supervisor Antonovich
Secretary
Dixie Eliopulos
George B. Atkinson
Ed Knudson
Atkinson and Associates
Director, at Large
Los Angeles Economic
Development Corp.
Honorary Member
Rosamond Community
Services District
Kurt Broten
Palmdale Regional Medical
Center
Chris Perez
Wells Fargo Bank
Antelope Valley College
Teresa Hitchcock
Kern County
Natural Gas
The Gas Company
Sempra Energy
800/427-2200 • www.socalgas.com
Pacific Gas & Electric
www.pge.com
Cable Television
Time Warner Cable
www.timewarner.com
Thanks to our regional Investors and Members for their generous support!
Air Force Flight Test Center
Kern County
Antelope Valley College
Lockheed Martin
Charter Communications
www.charter.com
Antelope Valley Press
Los Angeles EDC
Antelope Valley Transit Authority
MidAmerican Solar
Telephone
AT&T
800/750-2355 • www.sbc.com
Atkinson and Associates
Northrop Grumman
AV Air Quality Management District
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency
Palmdale School District
Verizon
www.verizon.com
Burkey, Cox, Evans Manning
Palmdale Water District
Charles Hoey and Associates
Rio Tinto Minerals
Air Quality
Antelope Valley Air Quality
Management District
661/723-8070 • www.avaqmd.ca.gov
City of California City
Rosamond Community Services District
City of Lancaster
City of Palmdale
SunPower
Kern County Air Pollution Control District
661/862-5250 • www.kernair.org
City of Ridgecrest
The Gas Company
City of Tehachapi
VINSA Insurance Associates
Trash
Waste Management & E-Disposal
www.wm.com/location/california/antelope-valley
Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty
Wal-Mart
County of Los Angeles, 5th Dist.
Wells Fargo Bank
Supervisor
Western Pacific Roofing
Mike Antonovich
Benz Sanitation
www.benzblue.com
Kaiser Permanente
For a list of all the water providers
in the Greater Antelope Valley, visit
www.avek.org
To b e c o m e a n i n v e s t o r m e m b e r , p l e a s e v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e
w w w . a v e c o n o m y. o r g o r c a l l u s a t 6 6 1 / 9 4 5 - 2 7 4 1
With appreciation and thanks to our sponsors for making this Report possible
Roofing Corporation Since 1949
Johnny Zamrzla, President

2014 Economic Roundtable Report

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