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This evening from 5 to 7 p.m., there will be grief counseling and resources for our Santa Clarita Valley community at the Activities Center on Centre Pointe Pkwy. I'll be there in solidarity. #SaugusStrong
This is a community that comes together. We're all standing in solidarity with the Santa Clarita Valley and will continue to offer mental health resources and support for those who need it. #SaugusStrong
Families in our community have suffered unimaginable loss and pain this morning. Our hearts and minds are with the victims, students, staff and families of Saugus High, as well as all those affected by this senseless tragedy. #SaugusStrong
Our hearts our broken that two Saugus High students have passed and three others are wounded in addition to the shooter, who is in grave condition. Our @LACDMH remains ready to help students, faculty, and staff.
We're live at Central Park with the latest on the shooting at Saugus High School:
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I'm onsite at Central Park in Santa Clarita where @SaugusHigh students are being picked up by their parents. There is one confirmed passing of a female student.
One confirmed dead in Saugus High shooting, at least six injured
By Jim Holt, Caleb Lunetta and Tammy Murga, Signal Senior Staff Writer One person was killed and at least six others, including at least two stu...
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This evening from 5 to 7 p.m., there will be grief counseling and resources for our Santa Clarita Valley community at the Activities Center on Centre Pointe Pkwy. I'll be there in solidarity. #saugusstrong
This is a community that comes together. We're all standing in solidarity with the Santa Clarita Valley and will continue to offer mental health resources and support for those who need it. #saugusstrong
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Families in our community have suffered unimaginable loss and pain this morning. Our hearts and minds are with the victims, students, staff and families of Saugus High, as well as all those affected b...We're live at Central Park with the latest on the shooting at Saugus High School. Our hearts our broken that two students have passed and three others are wounded in addition to the shooter, who is in grave condition. Our Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health remains ready to help students, families, faculty, and staff.
I'm onsite at Central Park in Santa Clarita where Saugus High School students are being picked up by their parents. There is one confirmed passing of a female student. We have county mental health resources on scene and will continue to provide help for students, faculty, and parents for as long as they need. Stay tuned for a press conference soon.
One confirmed dead in Saugus High shooting, at least six injured
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By Jim Holt Signal Senior Staff Writer One person was killed and at least six others, including at least two students, were shot at Saugus High School Thursday morning. A tweet from Henry Mayo Newhall...I am closely monitoring the active shooter situation at Saugus High School and have reached out to our local school partners to offer any help I can. Our Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has shut down all surrounding schools for the safety of our students. We’re sending Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health staff to Saugus High to provide resources for students.
Shooting at Saugus High School injures at least 6; teen suspect at large
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At least six people were wounded in a shooting at Saugus High School when a gunman opened fire on the Santa Clarita campus early Thursday, authorities said.The North Valley Family YMCA gives our local youth opportunities to learn, grow, play, and make lasting memories with friends. When I heard one of their vans was destroyed in the Saddleridge Fire, I knew we had to replace it to ensure children can access their invaluable programs!
Fight on! Thank you to the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy for inviting me to speak at your Lunch with a Leader about my experience as Supervisor and our county efforts to combat homelessness.
The county and our cities share the same goals— to end homelessness in our region and to enhance public safety and health for residents. Today's effort fosters strategies that address homelessness in smaller jurisdictions according to local needs.
County adopts Barger initiative for city homelessness funding – Supervisor Kathryn Barger
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Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District — the county’s largest — spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 u...The Restorative Care Village model enables the county’s most vulnerable patients to receive the follow-up treatment they need. With physical, social and mental health care, the Olive View facilities will foster a smooth transition between when patients finish treatment at the medical center and when they return home.
New Olive View facilities provide path to recovery – Supervisor Kathryn Barger
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Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District — the county’s largest — spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 u...I'm encouraging our communities to #sealthemeal! When we ensure food gets from our favorite restaurants into the hands of hungry customers without being tampered with, it's good for business and consumer confidence.
Barger encourages restaurants and delivery services to “Seal the Meal” – Supervisor Kathryn Barger
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Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District — the county’s largest — spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 u...This Veterans Day, I'm grateful to celebrate the service members who fought for our communities. I’m privileged to have Roberto, a proud U.S. Army veteran, on my staff as a liaison to the L A County Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs. We’re also grateful to have a services representative in my East San Gabriel Valley field office twice a week to help local veterans navigate the benefits they've earned.
Happy Veterans Day! I am immensely grateful for the generations of service members who fought for our country and continue to serve our communities every day. Their sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten.
Semper Fi! Happy birthday to our U.S. Marine Corps and thank you to all the Marines in our community!
When a child is facing an unimaginable battle, the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House provides their families with the loving care and home they need. I’m so proud to be their partner and I’m immensely humbled to be honored at this evening’s Shine Gala.
In efforts to serve those in need, I'm proud Los Angeles County is a leader and a partner to communities across our nation. Read more in the newest edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/leaderspartners
I'm proud to serve as vice chair of the Large Urban Counties Caucus for the National Association of Counties. Today, I was grateful for the opportunity to share what we're doing in L.A. County to address the homelessness crisis. I introduced Miami-Dade County former Mayor Alex Penelas and Chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust Ron Book to share about how they're tackling this complex issue.
The San Gabriel Valley's favorite magical lantern festival is back this Saturday through Jan. 12! Enjoy the glittering exhibits that take you around the globe (and around the stunning Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden!) Get tickets: arboretum.org/moonlight-forest-magical-lantern-art-festival/
In honor of Veterans Day, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is offering discounted rates this weekend on furry friends for those who've served!
I just toured the site of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery with Judge Gary Moore, first Vice President of National Association of Counties, and Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks of Tarrant County. This facility is widely regarded as national model for diverting those with mental illness away from incarceration and into treatment.
We want to see our veterans smile! On Veterans Smile Day, from Nov. 4 to 8, San Fernando Valley Dental Society dentists will offer free dental care including exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, oral cancer screenings and root canal therapy. The dentists will provide care to vets in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys whose dentistry needs are not met by the V.A. To make an appointment, please contact Wendy at 818-576-0116. Be sure to remember your V.A. health card, DD214, or any other military ID.
School is in session! A few of my staff members have been honored to play Principal for a Day at our local Fifth District schools recently and shared how impressed they were with our sweet and smart students! My Children Services Deputy Monica visited McKinley School of the Arts with Principal Germaine Nesbitt and my Asst. Santa Clarita Valley Deputy Nicole visited Oak Hills Elementary with Principal Wendy Maxwell.
When mothers and babies in our community are at risk, we have to say enough is enough. Join the movement, lend your voice to the community action team, and attend the meeting on Nov. 14.
Antelope Valley African American Infant & Maternal Mortality Team Convening
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT- NOV. 14, 2019. Antelope Valley has long been facing alarmingly high rates of infant and maternal deaths.It was a pleasure to sit down with our Children and Families Commission today to discuss the Antelope Valley's unique child welfare needs. We're especially eager to repurpose the Challenger Memorial Youth Center into a career readiness hub for former foster youth and those involved in the justice system.
In her hit song, Cher said, "If I could turn back time..." and this weekend, you will. Daylight Saving Time ends tonight, so be sure to set your clocks back and enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
Whether it's advocating for mental health reform, public safety, children's rights, or environmental causes, I'm proud to see our community members lend their voice to important causes. Read more in this week's edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/lendingyourvoice
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About the 5th District
Supervisor Kathryn Barger
“Proudly Serving Los Angeles County’s 5th District”
From San Bernardino County in the East, Ventura County in the West and Kern County in the North, the Fifth District spans 2,800 square miles and is larger than all the other districts combined. Our district includes 22 cities and 87 unincorporated communities, including all of the Antelope, Crescenta, and Santa Clarita Valleys and parts of the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys.
