Read more about the article Drive-thru food distribution draws long line, plenty of gratitude
Food loaders carry boxes of food to the hundreds of cars in line during the Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway held at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex, Aquatic Center in Castaic on Wednesday, August 12, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Drive-thru food distribution draws long line, plenty of gratitude

Cars lined up for at least a mile along Castaic Road Wednesday, as families waited to pick up boxes of fresh produce, dry goods and dairy at a food giveaway…

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Read more about the article Cali Lake RV residents to meet with state, county officials
Carrie, left, and Justin Powers and their seven children have been residents since July at Cali Lake RV Resort on Tuesday, October 01, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cali Lake RV residents to meet with state, county officials

At least five families have left Cali Lake RV Resort this week after the state issued a notice to suspend the park owner’s permit to operate unless a number of…

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Read more about the article Barger urges community to recycle plastic grocery bags
Scouts from Troop 2019G and Pack 762 of Santa Clarita, left, hold a sign reminding customers to bring their own bags to the grocery store as they stand with Lynne Plambeck, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and BSA District Executive Jeffrey Shrewsbury after a Barger recycling press conference held at a Ralphs grocery store in Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger urges community to recycle plastic grocery bags

Many don’t know that plastic grocery bags aren’t easy to recycle and don’t belong in your recycling bins, as they will simply end up in a landfill. These bags can…

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Read more about the article Public Health Department warns of flea-borne typhus outbreak; Barger’s prevention motion approved
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Public Health Department warns of flea-borne typhus outbreak; Barger’s prevention motion approved

With more than 60 cases of flea-borne typhus reported countywide, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to protect themselves. “We are continuing to see cases…

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Read more about the article Barger casts lone vote opposing property tax measure
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger casts lone vote opposing property tax measure

County supervisors Tuesday approved putting a measure on the November ballot that would increase property taxes to pay for stormwater-runoff and water-pollution measures on residential and commercial properties.

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Read more about the article State definition of “gravely disabled” on the road to be amended
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State definition of “gravely disabled” on the road to be amended

Passing with bipartisan support and moving on to the State Senate this past Wednesday, AB 1971 is designed to revise the state’s guidelines on being “gravely disabled,” according to a news release.

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Read more about the article Barger to speak at 10th annual luncheon, address local businesses, residents
File photo. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger to speak at 10th annual luncheon, address local businesses, residents

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will be speaking at the SCV Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the County luncheon May 11. The luncheon, now in its 10th year,…

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Read more about the article Community input sought on rooster ownership
In May, the Sheriff's Department made the largest seizure in connection with an alleged cockfighting ring, in U.S. history. Courtesy | LASD

Community input sought on rooster ownership

The county’s Department of Animal Care and Control is set to present a community forum in Acton next month in the wake of a December motion by the Board of…

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Read more about the article County announces plan to address Hepatitis A outbreak
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County announces plan to address Hepatitis A outbreak

The Los Angeles County of Public Health declared an outbreak of Hepatitis A in Los Angeles County after the two most recent cases of the disease were contracted locally. Now,…

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Read more about the article Local elected officials talk transit on Metrolink ride
Councilwoman Marsha McLean, Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Metrolink CEO Art Leahy stand in front of a train on July 3, 2017. Courtesy of Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Twitter.

Local elected officials talk transit on Metrolink ride

Donning neon orange safety vests, Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean boarded the Metrolink Monday morning. The two joined Metrolink CEO…

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Read more about the article Barger talks accomplishments and goals at State of the County
Los Angeles County's 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at her inaugural State of the County address at the Hyatt. County supervisors are looking to change the way L.A. County responds to gun violence, by treating it as a public health issue. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Barger talks accomplishments and goals at State of the County

District Supervisor Kathryn Barger hosted her inaugural State of the County address Thursday afternoon, highlighting successes in the fifth district’s economic, environmental, public safety and homelessness efforts. “One thing that…

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