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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Reliable sushi night: When you want a chill spot that nails the classics, Red Salmon Japanese Restaurant turns out fresh rolls (tempura, baked, and basic), solid sushi and sashimi, plus noodles, dinner boxes, and lunch specials.
Sip something special: Good Taste keeps Lancaster caffeinated with single-origin espresso pulled with precision and ceremonial-grade matcha.
Sharp cuts, easy glow: The Hair Ward in Clock Tower Plaza is the kind of one-stop spot where your locs, extensions, or short cut get dialed in, and your nails and skin get some love too.
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The five stories Lancaster readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services has finalized the $14.4-million sale of an 87,598 square-foot former university campus in Lancaster, Los Angeles County.
Full story at connectcre.com ↗
A Palmdale woman and her family cat, both of whom were bitten by the same rattlesnake on consecutive days.
Full story at nbcpalmsprings.com ↗
Los Angeles County housing waitlists officially opened on August 17, 2026, allowing families to apply for affordable housing.
Full story at latination.com ↗
The City of Palmdale has announced that a second Handel's Homemade Ice Cream location is coming to the east side of the city, with a new shop set to open soon in East Palmdal.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
L.A. politician Ricardo Pacheco was exposed by a $62K cash stash in his backyard.
Full story at lamag.com ↗
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