A few weeks ago, we learned that homelessness rose 9% in Los Angeles County over the last year to 75,518 people. This heart-wrenching statistic reaffirmed what I’ve been saying all along: funding alone won’t solve the crisis on our streets. We need supportive services to address the underlying...

Dear Friends, The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays throughout the year. People of all ages are decked out in red, white and blue for festivities, fireworks and fun with their family and friends in celebration of freedom. I was glad to join residents in Duarte, Santa Clarita and San Marino...

On Monday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $43.4-billion budget. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose Fifth District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, issued the following statement after the Board’s approval of final changes to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 County budget: “With...

Dear Friends, I am deeply committed to investing in accessible and affordable health care for residents. This week, the Northeast Valley Health Corporation celebrated the opening of their new Santa Clarita Valley Dental & Wellness Center. In the next year, the center will serve 20,000 residents as...

Dear Friends, Last weekend marked the Fifth District’s 25th annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families, featuring the theme “A Family Tradition.” I’m proud of how our community rallied together to celebrate the extraordinary veterans in our County, honor the memories of fallen...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement that awarded $8 million for the High Desert Corridor Intercity High-Speed Rail Project from Cycle 6 of the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Grant Program: “This...

Dear Friends, Art makes life brighter, both for artists and for audiences. At our next Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 4, I’m proud to coauthor a motion that declares April as Arts Month in Los Angeles County. To start the celebration, and to honor Developmental Disabilities Awareness...

Dear Friends, This week, I gathered with community partners who are passionate about preparing our youth for their futures. On Tuesday, I joined Carousel Ranch for their Ready to Work! graduation at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. The program equips young adults with special needs with...

Dear Friends, This week, I joined the National Association of Counties for their Legislative Conference in D.C. During the conference, I was proud to share that I’ll be serving as co-chair for NACo’s new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The commission of 14 leaders will...

One of my favorite aspects of the Fifth District is how many beautiful outdoor areas we have to enjoy. Through the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, residents can learn about plants and animals close to home. This week, we celebrated the opening of the brand new Placerita Canyon...