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Gascón Recall Committee Files Lawsuit Against County Over Petition Signature Invalidations

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The Recall DA George Gascón Committee filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday, citing restrictions on its review of invalidated signations on a petition to remove the district attorney. “The Recall Committee is seeking to remove arbitrary and capricious restrictions that have been placed on its review of invalidated signatures, so a full and ...

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County To Host Community Listening Sessions Addressing Homelessness

The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative is set to host a series of community listening sessions for the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys next week in hopes of strengthening strategies for addressing and preventing homelessness.  The Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys listening session to address homelessness is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., ...

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L.A. County Board Of Supervisors Approve Special Election To Remove Sheriff

Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks to press at podium

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to adopt an ordinance calling for a special election to give the board the power to remove the elected L.A. County Sheriff. The relationship between current L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the Board of Supervisors has been contentious, with a series of public disagreements playing out before the eyes of ...

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L.A. County Allocates $9M For Further Park Projects

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District announced Thursday the allocation of over $9 million in Measure.  A grant funding for technical assistance services to 30 cities and the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County that are in high and very high park-need areas, officials said.  “Today’s announcement allocates more than $9 million of Measure A funds ...

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L.A. County Board Of Supervisors Votes To Transfer Hart Park To City Control

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At their meeting Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to initiate negotiations for the proposed transfer of control of William S. Hart Park to the City of Santa Clarita. The motion was initiated by Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger when the Santa Clarita City Council expressed interest in taking ownership of Hart Park during a council meeting ...

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Barger Sole Dissenting Vote Against L.A. County Board Motion For Power To Remove Sheriff

Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks to press at podium

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, representing the Santa Clarita Valley, released a statement Tuesday voicing her concern for being the sole opposing vote on a motion that would give the board the power to remove the L.A. County Sheriff. The motion, introduced by Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Hilda L. Solis is aimed to “establish meaningful checks ...

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L.A. Board Of Supervisors To Vote On Motion For Power To Remove Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a motion Tuesday that would give the board the power to remove the L.A. County Sheriff.  The motion, introduced by Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Hilda L. Solis is aimed to “establish meaningful checks and balances,” stating that the check on the County Sheriff is “long overdue,” according ...

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Barger Positions County To Bring Eviction Moratorium Relief To Property Owners

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In an effort to help property owners who have been burdened by Los Angeles County’s eviction moratorium, the County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger this week that is expected to identify existing funding, legislation, and programs to bring them financial relief. The amended motion also directs County Counsel, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, ...

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Barger, American Diabetes Association Bring Fight Against The ‘Silent Killer’ To L.A. County 

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday, authored by Kathryn Barger that is expected to increase public awareness and harness County departments’ support of efforts to combat diabetes.   The motion directs all 37 County departments to mobilize outreach efforts to its employee base of over 100,000 individuals, as well as to the general public, in support ...

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Barger Awards Negotiation Agreement For Castaic Honor Ranch Development Project

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Kathryn Barger, who represents Los Angeles County’s 5th District granted exclusive negotiation rights for undeveloped land at Honor Ranch in Castaic. The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors motioned to award an exclusive negotiation agreement to Public Works for the right to the 206 acres of underdeveloped land adjacent to the I-5 Freeway, commonly known as Honor Ranch near ...

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