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Los Angeles County Finds Ways To Minimize Light Pollution

The issue of light pollution has recently increased in Los Angeles County due to artificial light.  From Castaic all the way to Long Beach, the dependence on artificial light has created a light that disrupts ecosystems, according to environmental scientists “Don’t use more light than you need and only use it as long as you need,” said Travis Lonacore, an ...

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L.A. County Taking First Steps Toward Recovery After Winter Storms

Los Angeles County is preparing to begin the initial activities to support residents with their individual recovery efforts following the recent storms that brought over 6 inches of rain to Santa Clarita. Identifying recovery activities is a critical step in setting a solid roadmap for how our residents, jurisdictions, and County get back to normal after any disaster. “As we ...

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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 The dental clinic that burned down in June 2022 has been replaced by this new facility, which aims to offer healthcare services to everyone, including those without insurance or ...

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Caltrans Awarded $7.7 Million For SoCal Moblilty Wallet Project

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) was awarded a $7.7 million federal grant for the development of the Southern California Mobility Wallet, a digital payment system. The federal “Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation” (ATTAIN) grant was awarded to Caltrans to support an “innovative” way to revamp access to transportation through a “seamless” payment system. “We have to innovate and incorporate ...

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Local Emergency Declared Over Homelessness Crisis In LA County

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion declaring a local emergency over the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County.  The new motion, brought forth by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, recognizes the “complicated” and “multifaceted” landscape of the crisis and aims to set a new tone for the region’s approach.  “This emergency proclamation boils ...

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Veteran Suicide Review Team Meets For First Time To Begin Work

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The newly formed Veteran Suicide Review Team looks to identify gaps to increase enhanced support extended to veterans, including those living in Santa Clarita. On Thursday, the Veteran Suicide Review Team met for its inaugural meeting, kick-starting an innovative and collaborative approach to reducing veteran suicide in Santa Clarita and wider Los Angeles County, according to county officials. “The Veteran ...

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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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L.A. County Fire Chief Announces Retirement

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby announced his official retirement from the department after four decades of fire service.  “I am truly grateful for the amazing 28 years I have spent protecting the lives, property and environment of the residents of Los Angeles County,” Osby said in a FaceBook post. “The last eleven in which I had the ...

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L.A. County Health Reinstates Mask Requirement On Public Transit, Rideshares, Airports

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Masks Required On Planes, Trains And Rideshares In L.A. County On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that a new health officer order would continue to require masks on all public transit, rideshare services, and indoor transportation hubs like airports. TSA No Longer Enforcing Mask Mandate The move comes within a few days after a judge ...

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