Barger to introduce motion in response to train derailments across U.S.
Signal file photo The Tier 4 Locomotive, left, lies stalled on the tracks outside the Newhall Station while an older locomotive passes it en route to an on-time arrival. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Barger to introduce motion in response to train derailments across U.S.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger is scheduled to introduce a motion at the next Board of Supervisors meeting instructing county staff to assess and report on Los Angeles County’s level of preparedness…

Families and foster youth enjoy a holiday party extravaganza
Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department take a photo with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, 5th District, third from the left, during the Department of Children and Family Services Holiday Party hosted by Barger and the SCV Fire Department at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Chris Torres/The Signal

Families and foster youth enjoy a holiday party extravaganza

For many families and youth in need, December may be a difficult time as they might struggle financially or do not have people in their lives to celebrate the holidays.  …

Barger meets with VIA, SCV business leaders
Moderator Ed Masterson, right, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger discuss working through COVID-19 during the VIA Cocktails and Conversation : An Evening with Supervisor Kathryn Barger event held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Valencia on Thursday, 092321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger meets with VIA, SCV business leaders

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger spoke to Santa Clarita Valley business leaders last week, reflecting on the pandemic’s effect on the local economy and how she expects to move…

Supes approve motion to establish permanent options for outdoor dining
Pedro Daniel serves guests at Olive Terrace's outdoor dining area Monday afternoon. November 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Supes approve motion to establish permanent options for outdoor dining

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors directed staff Tuesday to develop countywide guidelines for permanent outdoor-dining options.  The motion, authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, impacts public spaces where restaurants have set up temporary outdoor dining, including public sidewalks,…

Concerns raised over illegal marijuana grow operations
Marijuana. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Concerns raised over illegal marijuana grow operations

Illegal marijuana grows in Acton, Agua Dulce and the Antelope Valley have the attention of Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, who has spoken out about the operations in recent weeks.  “These are international, transnational criminal organizations that are getting…

Barger opposes basic income pilot, county-funded legal aid to undocumented immigrants
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the 5th District

Barger opposes basic income pilot, county-funded legal aid to undocumented immigrants

Supervisor Kathryn Barger cast the lone votes against a guaranteed basic income pilot program for Los Angeles County and a continuation of county-funded legal aid for undocumented immigrants.   Barger released written statements explaining her positions following the votes taken by the Los County Board of…

Barger allocates $140,000 to SCV Boys & Girls Club
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the 5th District

Barger allocates $140,000 to SCV Boys & Girls Club

Supervisor Kathryn Barger approved $140,000 in funding to the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club through the Los Angeles County Community Services Block Grant.   This grant will help SCV Boys…

UPDATE: Barger: Those 65 and over can now make COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Health care workers line up for their COVID-19 vaccine shots at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital vaccination center on Friday, 01-15-21. Dan Watson/The Signal

UPDATE: Barger: Those 65 and over can now make COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Los Angeles County residents who are of age 65 and older can now make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, county Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Monday.  Starting Tuesday, those 65…

Barger’s Office to host holiday drive-thru food giveaway
Volunteers Rudy Lopez, left, and Bryan Orozco prepare boxes of food to be loaded into the hundreds of vehicles in line during Supervisor Kathryn Barger's Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area in Castaic on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger’s Office to host holiday drive-thru food giveaway

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Kathryn Barger is set to host another drive-thru food giveaway in Castaic on Friday, Dec. 18, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The event…

Barger reflects on term as Board of Supervisors chair
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger reflects on term as Board of Supervisors chair

It has been a year unlike any other — with a need to address a global pandemic, as well as widespread civil unrest — for Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn…

SCV residents turn out in large numbers for second drive-thru food distribution
Volunteers Rudy Lopez, left, and Bryan Orozco prepare boxes of food to be loaded into the hundreds of vehicles in line during Supervisor Kathryn Barger's Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area in Castaic on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV residents turn out in large numbers for second drive-thru food distribution

Cars once again lined up Tuesday, waiting to snake through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot to receive boxes full of food during L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office’s…

Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic
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

Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting a second free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Tuesday.  After a successful event…

Barger announces $100K reward for Compton shooting suspect
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger announces $100K reward for Compton shooting suspect

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger called for an end to anti-law enforcement rhetoric and announced a $100,000 reward to help find the gunman who ambushed and shot two sheriff’s…

Supervisor, inspector general question sheriff over transparency, threats
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Supervisor, inspector general question sheriff over transparency, threats

County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Inspector General Max Huntsman echoed their repeated calls for more transparency and oversight Thursday regarding Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who they say has repeatedly denied routine…

County, fire officials welcome Super Scoopers for 2020 fire season
A Super Scooper makes a drop on a nine acre brushfire at the end of Dockweiler Derive in Newhall on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

County, fire officials welcome Super Scoopers for 2020 fire season

More acres have burned so far this year in California than in all of 2019, marking 2020 as what officials have called a “historic” fire season. To help in the…

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