Barger forgoes BOS meeting for large-county conference
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 forgoes BOS meeting for large-county conference

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger missed Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to attend a National Association of Counties, or NACo, conference in Miami, Florida, to discuss topics like homelessness and…

County to host community input session on Measure H funding
Instead of closing March 31, Bridge to Home officials are using gap funding provided by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to offer services through July 31. Helping resident attendant Jayne Patafio set up the sleeping quarters in 2016 are Haley, left, and Riley Cabot, center. Signal file photo

County to host community input session on Measure H funding

After Los Angeles County’s approval in September to fast-track funds for combating homelessness, Santa Clarita will have a chance to chime in on how the county should be using local…

Barger talks homelessness, public safety and employment at VIA Cocktails and Conversation
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger shares the top three countywide issues on her mind during VIA's Cocktails and Conversation event on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Barger talks homelessness, public safety and employment at VIA Cocktails and Conversation

Santa Claritans have seen her take on important issues serving on the Board of Supervisors, or most recently, reminding citizens of the dangers of fireworks use.  But on Wednesday, the…

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…

‘Celebrate safely’: safety and city officials on fireworks
Supervisor Kathryn Barger warns the public about the dangers of fireworks during a press conference on Wednesday. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

‘Celebrate safely’: safety and city officials on fireworks

While there might be nothing that says “Fourth of July” like fireworks, government and safety officials are urging Santa Clarita Valley residents to leave the pyrotechnic displays to the experts. …

State of the County paints SCV as boom town — new senior center, new sheriff station and lots of new homes
Supervisor Kathryn Barger, left, has a discussion with Amy Bodek, center, Director of L.A. County Regional Planning and Mark Pestrella, Directoryr of L.A. County Public Works speaks during the State of the County address held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

State of the County paints SCV as boom town — new senior center, new sheriff station and lots of new homes

The 11th annual State of the County address was delivered in TV talk show fashion Wednesday to hundreds of municipal movers and shakers over a chicken lunch, with Supervisor Kathryn…

Barger to give vision for SCV 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 to give vision for SCV at State of the County

L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger is set to address homelessness, public safety and economic development, as well as provide her vision for the Santa Clarita Valley at the…

Local leaders discuss efforts to improve education
Congresswoman Katie Hill speaks at the Legislative Reception held in the lobby of the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local leaders discuss efforts to improve education

Elected representatives, local school board members and residents of the Santa Clarita Valley gathered at College of the Canyons Thursday to discuss their ongoing efforts to improve local education. Described…

Bridge to Home’s Peggy Edwards named 5th District’s ‘Woman of the Year’
Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger honors Bridge to Home's Peggy Edwards (front) as the 5th District’s Woman of the Year during the 34th Annual Women of the Year Luncheon on Monday. Courtesy of Los Angeles County.

Bridge to Home’s Peggy Edwards named 5th District’s ‘Woman of the Year’

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose jurisdiction includes the Santa Clarita Valley, has recognized Bridge to Home’s Peggy Edwards as the 5th District’s Woman of the Year. On Monday,…

Little league lives on
Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District, Kathryn Barger throws out the first pitch of the season during the opening ceremony of the Santa Clarita Youth Baseball League held at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Little league lives on

The Santa Clarita Youth Baseball league is back as they celebrated their 2019 opening ceremony at their new home, the Castaic Sports Complex, on Saturday. After leaving the fields at…

Castaic Sports Complex holds skateboard park ribbon cutting
Professional skater Manny Santiago is one of the first to try out the New Castaic Skate Park after it officially opened at the Castaic Sports Complex in Castaic on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Sports Complex holds skateboard park ribbon cutting

There would be no rain delays this time for the Castaic Sports Complex skate park ribbon-cutting ceremony. After having to postpone due to weather concerns earlier this month, and after…

City, community celebrates completion of Newhall Ranch Road Bridge expansion
Members of the Santa Clarita City Council and other dignitaries cut the ribbon for the Newhall Ranch Road Road bridge widening project Wednesday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

City, community celebrates completion of Newhall Ranch Road Bridge expansion

The completion of a $16 million construction project to improve one of Santa Clarita’s busiest areas for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists was officially celebrated Wednesday. “Today is a great day…

Barger motion for Castaic residents to receive relief to be voted on Dec. 4
Drivers sit in standstill traffic on the northbound 5 freeway at McBean Parkway in Valencia. Holiday traffic snarled the 5 freeway for much of the Thanksgiving Weekend. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Barger motion for Castaic residents to receive relief to be voted on Dec. 4

The county is scheduled to vote next Tuesday on a motion to alleviate traffic clogging up Interstate 5 during the holiday season, leading to extensive delays for the Castaic community.…

Supervisors meet Monday to review budget
Supervisor Kathryn Barger prepares to present a $350,000 check to Homes for Families on behalf of the county during a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Supervisors meet Monday to review budget

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors plans Monday to discuss and approve the next year’s budget. With the 2018-19 fiscal year beginning in two weeks, the supervisors will meet…

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