Barger, LACDA Unveil Disaster Loan Program for Fire-Impacted Altadena Businesses Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program Offers Up to $75,000 in Capital to Aid Recovery and Resilience Today, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) are launching the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program.…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Pilot Self-Certification Program to Expedite Post-Fire Rebuilding In a proactive move to accelerate recovery for communities devastated by the January 2025 wildfires, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion introduced by Board Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to implement a Pilot Self-Certification Program for residential…
L.A. County to Host Special Workshop for Seniors with Reverse Mortgages Impacted by Eaton Fire In response to the needs of older adults affected by the recent Eaton Fire, Los Angeles County is hosting a special workshop to support residents aged 62 and older who hold reverse mortgages and are facing property damage or loss.…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves $3M in Soil Testing Support for Residents Near Eaton Fire Burn Area Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to reallocate up to $3 million from the County’s Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program. The…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Green Light Accelerating Rebuilding in Altadena Post-Eaton Fire Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to establish a Unified Permitting Authority within the Altadena One-Stop Recovery Permitting Center. This will streamline and expedite the residential rebuilding…
Pasadena Star News covers Right at Home’s Support for their Caregivers who Lost Homes in Eaton Fire 3 caregivers who lost their homes in the Eaton fire get a lifeline to rebuild Right at Home In Home Care in Pasadena helps three employees, who continued their work amid devastating loss. Kiva Tripp went back to…
LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds Update – Applications Remain Open Through March 12th for Phase 2 Awards The LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds celebrate an additional $14.5M in funding awarded this week from California Governor Newsom, LA Rises, and Fire Aid. With this new funding, LA County and City are keeping applications open through…
Barger Calls on Eaton Fire Survivors to Help Identify Fraudulent Bandit Tow Companies Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is urging Eaton Fire survivors to come forward if they were targeted by fraudulent tow companies during and immediately after the wildfire. Reports indicate that, between January 7 through January 10, 2025, deceptive…
DCBA Launches LA County Household Relief Fund Grant to Aid Wildfire Victims In response to the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs launching LA County Household Relief Grant offering grants to eligible households ranging from $6,000 to $18,000, based on household size and composition. This immediate financial assistance aims to help LA County…
Los Angeles County Seeks Rental Units for Families Displaced by Eaton Fire In response to the devastating impact of the Eaton Fire, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is urgently calling on local property owners with available rental units to help house displaced families. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is…