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Antelope Valley, CA Top Employers

Military jobs dominate the scene in Lancaster, but there are plenty of job opportunities outside of service. Here's a list of Antelope Valley's largest employers: Edwards Air Force Base, 11,285   China Lake, 6,838   Lockheed Martin Co., 3,900   County of Los Angeles, 3,604   Northrop-Grumman, 2,294   AV Hospital, 2,280 AV Union High School District, 2,100   Wal-Mart (Five Stores), 1,957   AV Mall, 1,800   Palmdale School District, 1,800   Read More »
Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards AFB Provides Thrust to Lancaster Area

Any population center worth its salt has a few planes flying overhead, maybe even a busy airport. But most can’t boast about getting to see the occasional space shuttle landing. If you’re in the Antelope Valley, however, you can talk about that and much, much more. The valley has been home to Edwards Air Force Base since 1933, when it was used as a bombing range. It received its current name, in honor of U.S. Air Force test pilot Glen Edwards in 1949, and has grown in size and scope ever since... Read More »