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Barger Brings Train Derailment Preparedness and Response Readiness Focus to L.A. County

Barger Brings Train Derailment Preparedness and Response Readiness Focus to L.A. County In light of the recent significant train derailments in Eastern Ohio and yesterday in Michigan, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will introduce a motion at the next Board of Supervisors meeting calling on Los Angeles County’s Office of Emergency Management to assess…

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Board of Supervisors Approves Largest-Ever One-Year Spending Plan of $609.7 Million to Address Homelessness

Board of Supervisors Approves Largest-Ever One-Year Spending Plan of $609.7 Million to Address Homelessness Unprecedented Investment Aims to Accelerate Progress and Collaboration with Cities Under Local Emergency Declaration Four weeks after declaring a local emergency on homelessness, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $609.7 million budget for the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative for…

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Governor Newsom Calls for Federal Investigation of High Natural Gas Prices As California Provides Relief

Governor Newsom Calls for Federal Investigation of High Natural Gas Prices As California Provides Relief Governor Newsom sends letter to federal agency requesting investigation into natural gas price spike California accelerating bill credits of $90-$120 starting next month to support with high gas and electric bills SACRAMENTO – As millions of California families experience soaring gas…

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L.A. County Requests State Leaders Investigate Natural Gas Price Increase

L.A. County Requests State Leaders Investigate Natural Gas Price Increase Efforts will ask State Legislature Committee and Public Utilities Commission to examine sky-high prices, mobilize County Departments to offer relief The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors asked the State of California to launch an investigation into natural gas utility bill spikes that County residents experienced…

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L.A. County Focuses on Bringing More Mental Health Beds into Service

L.A. County Focuses on Bringing More Mental Health Beds into Service Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors put a plan in motion to address its shortage of mental health beds that provide care for indigent individuals suffering from untreated severe mental illness. All five members unanimously approved the motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn…

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CA Businesses Impacted by Storms Now Eligible for Emergency Tax Relief

Businesses Impacted by Storms Now Eligible for Emergency Tax Relief SACRAMENTO – Business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late payment interest and penalties. “California is moving with the urgency this moment demands, rapidly bringing support to Californians recovering from the devastating impact of the…

Los Angeles County Accelerates CARE Court Implementation to Support Californians with Untreated Severe Mental Illness

Los Angeles County Accelerates CARE Court Implementation to Support Californians with Untreated Severe Mental Illness Passed in the Legislature with overwhelming support, CARE Court is a first-in-the-nation framework to engage, assist, and empower individuals suffering from untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Los Angeles County today moved to accelerate its implementation of CARE Court, the…