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LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves State Grant to Expand Homeownership Opportunities for Wildfire Survivors

LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves State Grant to Expand Homeownership Opportunities for Wildfire Survivors Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger authorizing the County to accept nearly $5 million in state CalHome Program funds to help households impacted by the January 2025 wildfires achieve homeownership. “We have an…

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Assessor Prang Sponsors Wildfire Rebuilding Legislation to Protect Homeowners from Reassessment

Assessor Prang Sponsors Wildfire Rebuilding Legislation to Protect Homeowners from Reassessment In the wake of the devastating 2025 wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding communities, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang is sponsoring new state legislation to provide clarity and certainty for homeowners rebuilding after disaster. Under current California law,…

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Supervisor Barger Highlights Altadena Turnkey Rebuild Summit

Supervisor Barger Highlights Altadena Turnkey Rebuild Summit Free One-Day Event to Connect Eaton Fire Survivors with Rebuilding Professionals and Resources  Supervisor Kathryn Barger is highlighting the upcoming Altadena Turnkey Rebuild Summit, a free community event designed to help Eaton Fire survivors navigate the path to rebuilding their homes.  The summit will be held on Sunday, March 15th from 10:00…

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Supervisor Barger Issues Statement Following Meeting with Federal Administrators Today

Supervisor Barger Issues Statement Following Meeting with Federal Administrators Today Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement after meeting today with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler: “I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Administrator Zeldin and Administrator Loeffler for a productive, solutions-oriented conversation focused on recovery…

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SBA Expands Support for Los Angeles Communities Impacted by Wildfires

SBA Expands Support for Los Angeles Communities Impacted by Wildfires OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE WASHINGTON – Los Angeles communities continue the long recovery from devastating wildfires and straight-line winds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) remains on the ground to assist survivors who have already applied for federal disaster assistance and need additional help navigating the process.…

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ICYMI: Supervisor Barger Joins CORE and Partners to Break Ground on New Center for Long-Term Eaton Fire Recovery

ICYMI: Supervisor Barger Joins CORE and Partners to Break Ground on New Center for Long-Term Eaton Fire Recovery Photos from event available here; b-roll is available here Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Representative Judy Chu, Anthem, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), and community partners this past Saturday to…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Expanded Soil Testing, Supports Lead Remediation Partnerships

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Expanded Soil Testing, Supports Lead Remediation Partnerships The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion co-authored by Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to expand soil testing for lead contamination and support remediation efforts in communities affected by the Eaton and Palisades Fires. The motion also calls on California Insurance…

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Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community

Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has successfully led the creation of the Altadena Wildfire Recovery Infrastructure Financing District, marking a major step forward in rebuilding the community after the devastating Eaton Fire earlier this year. Spearheading this effort from the…