Economic Opportunity Grant Program for LA County Now Open This a friendly reminder that the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Economic Opportunity Grants (EOG) program is open and accepting grant applications for microbusinesses, small businesses, and nonprofits. Phase 1 for microbusiness grants got extended to March 25th, and Phase 2 grants, which include micro and…
Ask the DMV – Don’t count on being lucky, get your REAL ID ahead of time. If you haven’t already upgraded your driver’s license to a REAL ID don’t count on being lucky, save yourself the stress and get your REAL ID ahead of the enforcement date! Q1: How is a REAL ID different from…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Green Light First Countywide Labor Agreement Approval will lead to creation of thousands of trade jobs and apprenticeships for new generation of skilled and trained workers Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn that will…
The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Community Action Board, will conduct Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) public hearings. The public hearings are part of the development of the biennial 2024-2025 CSBG Community Action Plan (CAP) required by the State Department of Community Services and Development for…
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…
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…
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…
Join Senator Portantino for a Townhall on Gun Violence, Safety, and Trauma – Feb 6th Please join Senator Anthony J. Portantino for a town hall on Gun Violence, Safety and Trauma. The town hall is taking place this coming Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6pm via Zoom. The town hall is presented by Senator Anthony…
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…
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…