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Fire Watch Issued For Santa Clarita

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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an urgent fire watch alert for most mountain and valley areas of L.A. County including Santa Clarita.  Elevated fire conditions are anticipated from noon Wednesday to Thursday at 6 p.m., according to NWS. “The latest projections have backed off on the wind speeds some, which has lowered the chance of Red Flag Warning durations ...

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Chiquita Canyon Landfill Odor Complaints Prompt Action From L.A. County

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During a virtual press conference Wednesday, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger provided an update on the persistent odors emanating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill (CCL) negatively impacting nearby residents and recommended mitigation measures.  At the request of the County’s Solid Waste Management Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and South Coast Air Quality Management ...

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$12 Million Grant Awarded To Bouquet Canyon Creek Project For Habitat Restoration, Water Resiliency 

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Los Angeles County was awarded a $12 million planning grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board to support the Bouquet Canyon Creek Restoration and Recovery Project, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Friday.  The grant allows the County to enter the design phase of a major habitat restoration project along an 8-mile stretch of Bouquet Canyon Creek, downstream of ...

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County Parks Closed Due To Hurricane Hilary

The County of Los Angeles Park system is scheduled to be closed Sunday and Monday due to Hurricane Hilary.  In addition to all County parks being closed including Pico Canyon Park and William S. Hart park all classes and programs are cancelled. While the parks are not fenced in, visitors are encouraged to stay home, according to officials.  The LA ...

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Barger Gives 200k Check To Santa Clarita Valley Dental And Wellness Center 

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Los Angeles  County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, joined representatives of the Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) Wednesday to commemorate the opening of their brand new Santa Clarita Valley Dental and Wellness Center. The dental clinic that burned down in June 2022 has been replaced by this new facility, which aims to offer healthcare services to everyone, including those without insurance or ...

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L.A. County Raises Minimum Wage, Affecting Unincorporated SCV

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Los Angeles County is set to raise its minimum wage, affecting the unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley starting Friday. Angelenos’ wallets are set to see an increase in the minimum wage from the previous $15 per hour to $15.96 dollars per hour, according to L.A. County officials.  The rate of increase has been rising steadily since 2016, ever ...

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Supervisor Barger Moves To Amend Spending Of Mental Health Funds

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A chief supporter of mental health awareness and funding, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, in partnership with Supervisor Janice Hahn, introduced two new motions to the Board of Supervisors regarding mental health. On Tuesday, Barger and Hahn introduced two motions to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors aimed at improving provisions for those struggling with mental and behavioral ...

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COVID-19 Cases Among People Experiencing Homelessness Decline

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Cases of coronavirus among persons experiencing homeless have declined in recent months as the rate of transmission has slowed across Los Angeles County, officials said.  With continued countywide slowing transmission of COVID-19, cases among people experiencing homelessness have declined from 188 weekly cases in August to 107 new cases reported this week, according to the Los Angeles County Department of ...

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Vaccination Verification Requirements to Begin At Outdoor Mega-Events, Indoor Bars, Wineries

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Beginning Thursday, proof of full vaccination or a negative test result is expected to be required to enter outdoor mega-events, and proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to enter or work in indoor portions of bars, lounges, nightclubs, breweries, wineries, and distilleries in L.A. County. “Helping organizations and businesses comply with targeted vaccination ...

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Discusses Homelessness, Government Outreach In Santa Clarita With VIA

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Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger made an appearance at Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday to discuss local issues, including homelessness criminalization and government outreach amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the Santa Clarita’s Valley Industry Association (VIA). VIA invited Barger to sit down with them Thursday evening at their Cocktails and Conversations event to “bolster business and address issues impacting our ...

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