Barger headlines ‘State of the County’
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger gives her address to the 325 attendees during the 13th Annual State of the Count event at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday, 050422. Dan Watson?The Signal

Barger headlines ‘State of the County’

County Supervisor Kathryn Barger touched on a wide range of issues, including homelessness, public safety and the county’s plans to house violent youth offenders at a camp in Saugus, during…

Supes vote to revamp county homelessness programs
A homeless person huddles under a tarp and plastic sheeting on the sidewalk on The Old Road in Castaic during a heavy rain on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Supes vote to revamp county homelessness programs

By Jim Holt  Senior Investigative Reporter  L.A. County supervisors voted in favor Tuesday of streamlining funding for homeless services, and voted 3-2 for creating a new county entity that would…

Free food distribution scheduled in Castaic
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

Free food distribution scheduled in Castaic

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is again partnering with the L.A. Regional Food Bank to host a free food distribution event at Castaic Lake Wednesday. The drive-thru food…

More than 1K families receive food during drive-thru distribution
Volunteers load boxes of food in vehicles lined up during Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

More than 1K families receive food during drive-thru distribution

Boxes full of food were loaded into cars at Castaic Lake Recreation Area Wednesday during another free drive-thru food distribution event hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office.…

L.A. County recognizes June as Batten Disease Awareness Month
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger stands with Christopher Velona and his son Sebastian Velona as she recognizes Project Sebastian for its work battling Batten Disease Monday morning. June 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

L.A. County recognizes June as Batten Disease Awareness Month

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognized June as Batten Disease Awareness Month, presenting Project Sebastian, a local nonprofit that helps promote research to find cures for rare diseases like…

L.A. County unveils new wildlife mural at Vasquez Rocks
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognizes artist Aaron Morse at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a mural he created at Vasquez Rocks Monday morning. June 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

L.A. County unveils new wildlife mural at Vasquez Rocks

Los Angeles County officials gathered at Vasquez Rocks Monday morning for the unveiling of the county’s newest mural, which pays homage to local plant and animal species. “Vasquez Rocks Natural…

Barger’s office to host another Castaic food distribution
Sari Hernandez stacks boxes of fruit to be loaded into some of the hundreds of cars lined up 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 another Castaic food distribution

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office has once again partnered with the L.A. Regional Food Bank to host a food distribution event at Castaic Lake next week.   The free,…

Supervisor Barger recognizes pair of deputies at SCV station
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presents commendations to SCV Sheriff's Station Sgt. Brandon Barclay, left, and Deputy Logan Foley, right, on Monday. May 10, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Supervisor Barger recognizes pair of deputies at SCV station

By Caleb Lunetta and Perry Smith  Signal Staff Writers   Two sheriff’s deputies who work closely with the Santa Clarita Valley community were recognized by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger during a ceremony at the SCV…

Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution
Volunteers prepare boxes of food for the hundreds of vehicles lined up during Supervisor Kathryn Barger's Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area on Thursday, March 25, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution

Hundreds of cars snaked through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot Thursday, as they waited to receive boxes full of food during another free drive-thru food-distribution event hosted by…

Barger to host another Castaic food distribution
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Volunteer Rudy Lopez carries boxes of food to one of 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 to host another Castaic food distribution

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting another free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Thursday.   Barger’s office has partnered with the L.A. Regional Food Bank a…

Supes to address power shutoffs with Edison
The Sourthern California Edison, Solemint Substation on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country on Thursday, 120320. Dan Watson/The Signal

Supes to address power shutoffs with Edison

Los Angeles County is set to reach out to the state and the California Public Utilities Commission to address Southern California Edison’s power shutoffs in an effort to lessen the…

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…

Super Scoopers touch down in L.A. County
The Super Scoopers pick up water at Castaic Lake to fight the Charlie Fire in Castaic on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Super Scoopers touch down in L.A. County

As firefighters continue to battle a record number of blazes across California, two Canadian Super Scooper aircraft have arrived, ready to assist at the height of what has already been…

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…

Barger asks county to analyze Santa Clarita’s request to expedite reopening
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 asks county to analyze Santa Clarita’s request to expedite reopening

In response to the opposition of the “Safer at Home” order from cities in the northern region of Los Angeles County, Supervisor Kathryn Barger has directed the county counsel and…

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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