The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s appointment of Margaret Lee “Marlee” Lauffer to the Measure ER Citizens’ Oversight Advisory Committee, the body charged with monitoring how revenue from the voter-approved health care sales tax measure is spent. “Marlee has spent her career building trust between institutions and the communities they serve,” said Barger. ...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement Monday, expressing her support for the business owners impacted by today’s devastating fire in Old Town Newhall. “My heart goes out to the business owners in Old Town Newhall who woke up this morning to devastating losses. These are small businesses that are part of the fabric of this community, ...

This summer alone, 108 free concerts are happening across 27 parks countywide, including in the Santa Clarita Valley, spotlighting independent artists, local curators, and the everyday magic of community coming together in public green space.  Brought to you by L.A. County Parks & NextFest L.A., every Sounds of L.A. County show is FREE, family-friendly, and built around the idea that ...

The Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force is seeking input from Santa Clarita Valley residents on how to improve the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting agendas. Every week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors makes decisions that affect housing, healthcare, parks and public safety across the County. The meeting agenda is how the public finds out ...

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) invites members of the public to review and provide feedback on major transportation investments that will guide future plans across the region. Every day, millions of Southern Californians rely on the transportation network to get where they need to go. Decisions about maintaining and improving these systems are made through long-term planning, and ...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s international urban search and rescue team, USA-2, has been activated by the U.S. Department of State to deploy to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country this week. The team, mobilized Thursday night, headed for Venezuela in the wake of the devastating earthquakes. The death toll from the twin earthquakes has risen to ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Chair Kathryn Barger to investigate and address recent allegations of fraud tied to civil claims filed under AB 218, the state law authored by Lorena Gonzalez that extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse lawsuits. Thousands of AB 218 claims have been filed against Los ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved the next phase of the Bouquet Canyon Creek Recovery Project, advancing efforts to restore natural water flow, reduce flood risk, and improve public safety in the Bouquet Canyon area. “This project is about protecting our neighborhoods, preserving natural resources, and making sure Bouquet Canyon remains a safe and thriving place for ...

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger has announced that three Fifth District artists will soon have their art masterpieces on hundreds of trash barrels at beaches across Los Angeles County. Two of the students are from the Santa Clarita Valley. This 2025 Fifth District Can the Trash poster contest winners: Third-grade Arcadia resident Caitlyn Xu Fourth-grade Valencia resident ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Wednesday that he is asking the Los Angeles County Superior Court to place Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls into a receivership amid the County’s “persistent failure” to comply with several court judgments dating back to 2021.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rob Bonta (@agrobbonta) ; “This drastic step ...