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, ...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Tuesday denounced the California Department of State Hospitals’ (DSH) recommendation to place convicted sex offender and adjudicated Sexually Violent Predator Harold Wachter at a residence on 200th Street East in the Hi Vista area of the Antelope Valley and urges Antelope Valley residents to submit written comments opposing the proposed placement.  Supervisor Barger first ...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger invites residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to enjoy free family entertainment this summer alongside the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and NextFest L.A. Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to kick off a summer of free family entertainment as the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation launches Summer ...

Affordable round-trip service from Santa Clarita Valley to Santa Monica Beach starts this Friday through Labor Day 2026. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is announcing the return of the beach Bus program for the 2026 summer season. Beginning Friday, June 12, and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, residents from the Santa Clarita Valley can hop aboard for ...

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 ...

Special Broadcast –July 30, 2025 Host: Carl Goldman GUESTS:  Donna Fink, Connor Bauman, Patrick Sprengel, Kathryn Barger KHTS Co-Owner Carl Goldman welcomes a special group in studio to recall the events of July 22, 2016.  On this day, the Sand Canyon fire burned through 37 thousand acres of land, destroyed 18 homes and claimed the lives of 2 people.  One ...

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 ...