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SCV incident prompts review of rifle-deployment policy

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will review its policy and training for the use of assault rifles, following the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station response to an assault report…

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Read more about the article Barger’s office to host drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic
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Barger’s office to host drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is hosting a free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Wednesday, Aug. 12.  The event, which typically feeds an estimated 1,500-2,000 families, has…

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Read more about the article Barger, Wilk support in-person learning should local school districts’ request waiver
Students at an elementary school in Santa Clarita walk to their classrooms on the first day of school in Aug. 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Barger, Wilk support in-person learning should local school districts’ request waiver

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, declared their support Monday should local school districts ask the state to allow them to resume in-person…

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Read more about the article BOS greenlights creation of plan that would close Men’s Central Jail
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BOS greenlights creation of plan that would close Men’s Central Jail

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to create a plan to shut down the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, but first, they required a detailed…

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Read more about the article Barger issues statement on decision to cancel fireworks
Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County 5th District supervisor, and Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean discuss Metro transit and other topics at the City Council special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Barger issues statement on decision to cancel fireworks

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Tuesday the decision to cancel fireworks displays countywide, without allowing cities to show how their Fourth of July plans could be conducted safely,…

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Read more about the article Barger insta a la reapertura del condado
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger insta a la reapertura del condado

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Barger insta a la reapertura del condado, el distrito de Hart considera graduaciones por automóvil, el número de casos dentro del Valle…

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Read more about the article Barger to bring motion that pushes CA to allow for variances for local communities
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger to bring motion that pushes CA to allow for variances for local communities

After hearing from Santa Clarita and other cities in northern Los Angeles County, county Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Friday she is moving forward with efforts to push California to allow…

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Read more about the article Barger ‘disappointed’ about Villanueva’s budget cuts list
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger ‘disappointed’ about Villanueva’s budget cuts list

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose 5th District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, is encouraging Sheriff Alex Villanueva to identify “more appropriate” budget cuts for the Sheriff’s Department rather…

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Read more about the article County’s mental health video series discusses anxiety, change amid COVID-19
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the 5th District

County’s mental health video series discusses anxiety, change amid COVID-19

Over the course of only a couple weeks, Santa Clarita Valley residents and the rest of California have gradually changed their routines with major disruptions brought forth by the novel…

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Read more about the article Barger calls for investigation to address election day issues in county
Voters line up around the corner of the Stevenson Ranch library building with less than an hour left to vote on election night. March 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Barger calls for investigation to address election day issues in county

From hours-long lines that wrapped around buildings to understaffed vote centers, Super Tuesday brought out much frustration among many voters despite the new system aimed at streamlining the process.  County…

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Read more about the article Barger leads race for the 5th District
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the 5th District, gathers with supporters Tuesday in Pasadena on Election Night, March 3, 2020. Courtesy photo

Barger leads race for the 5th District

Tuesday’s preliminary results indicated that incumbent Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the 5th District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley, was well on her way to keeping…

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Read more about the article Barger to speak at State of the County
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Supervisor Kathryn Barger, left, has a discussion with Sachi Hamai, L.A. County Chief Executive Officer, center, and Jonathan Sherin, Director L.A. County Mental health Department during the State of the County address held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger to speak at State of the County

Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger is set to address the Santa Clarita Valley at the 12th annual State of the County event in May. Each year, the…

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Read more about the article County to discuss: K-12 vision care, countywide youth commision and horse evacuation funding
Denise Johnson walks her two horses, Handsome and JT, back up Iron Canyon Road off of Sand Canyon to their home on Gwendola Lane. Johnson said the horses were rescued by a neighbor and kept safe during the evacuation.

County to discuss: K-12 vision care, countywide youth commision and horse evacuation funding

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled Tuesday to discuss vision care for K-12 students, the creation of a countywide youth commission and a donation for a horse…

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Read more about the article Homelessness, mental health and school safety: a conversation with Supervisor Kathryn Barger
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the 5th District

Homelessness, mental health and school safety: a conversation with Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Amidst vital debates going on over a housing crisis, homelessness and a growing need for mental health resources, among a number of statewide issues that are impacting L.A. County and…

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Read more about the article Castaic community to get vote on raising landscape fees or dissolving special districts
The medians on Commerce Center Drive were overgrown with weeds after the drought led to emergency water restrictions. Courtesy of Gary Horton

Castaic community to get vote on raising landscape fees or dissolving special districts

In the next few months, residents in the Commerce Center Drive community in Castaic will be receiving a ballot that will determine if their land maintenance district fees will be…

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Read more about the article Longtime county spokesman announces plan to step down
County official Tony Bell is retiring after an 18-year career with the county.

Longtime county spokesman announces plan to step down

Tony Bell, assistant chief deputy and communications director for county Supervisor Kathryn Barger, is retiring from his current position at the end of January, after 18 years of service to…

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Read more about the article Supervisors move to provide mental health services to Veterans
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Supervisors move to provide mental health services to Veterans

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to implement mental health services across the county, including the Santa Clarita Valley, for veterans and their families.  “Our county community…

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