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06:15 This week marked the completion of Together California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters, a new foster home project in Palmdale which will keep siblings together.

Aerial view of Together California Paul Vu The village, which was co-founded by actor Christian Bale, along with his wife Sibi Bale, Dr.

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Metrolink fares rise, California condos dying, and more Steven Sharp Sat, 09/12/2026. 06:15 This week marked the completion of Together California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters, a new foster home project in Palmdale which will keep siblings together. Aerial view of Together California Paul Vu The village, which was co-founded by actor Christian Bale, along with his wife Sibi Bale, Dr.

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It includes 12 townhomes, designed by AC Martin, as well as a 7,000-square-foot community building and two studio units for young adults transitioning out of foster care.
"Together California is a rare opportunity to embody a mission with deep purpose—an eco-conscious village shaped by Palmdale's natural forms and climate—in the built form," said AC Martin chief executive...
"The homes, courtyards, and communal spaces support foster youth with thoughtful spatial planning, sustainable strategies, and a blend of architectural delight and functionality.
It's a modern, resilient environment where architecture uplifts lives and fo...

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Eric Esrailian, and Tim McCormick, took 18 years of planning.

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