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 The dental clinic that burned down in June 2022 has been replaced by this new facility, which aims to offer healthcare services to everyone, including those without insurance or ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to consider a plan to combat overcrowding in county jails through “decarceration,” or the release of some incarcerated inmates, to the concern of the public. The proposal, submitted by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, would “declare the state of mental health services and overcrowding in the Los Angeles County jails ...

Four weeks after Los Angeles County officials declared a local emergency on homelessness, the board of supervisors unanimously approved a $609.7 million budget for the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative for fiscal year 2023 – 2024. The budget is intended to help reduce homeless encampments, increase interim/permanent housing and increase mental health services for people who are experiencing homelessness, according ...

Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial against the mother of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos and her boyfriend in the torture and subsequent murder of the Lancaster boy. On Wednesday, the trial process began for Heather Maxine Barron, 33, and Kareem Ernesto Leiva, 37, who are charged in connection with Anthony’s murder in June 2018. Barron and Leiva have been charged ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ask the State of California to launch an investigation into natural gas utility bill spikes that have been reported over the last month. Natural gas prices are up nearly 300% since January 2022, prompting the motion to call on state authorities, introduced by Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents ...

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 ...

Supervisor Kathryn Barger is not in favor of the Board of Supervisors’ approval of a County Code amendment that imposes a temporary 3 percent restriction on rental property increases through Dec. 31, 2023. “While I understand the desire to deal with systemic problems like inflation and a high priced housing market with ‘quick fixes’ like rent caps, I believe imposing ...

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 ...

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., ...

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 ...