Habitat for Humanity Empowers Women with Women Build – Join the Next Event on May 9 San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity is rebuilding homes and hope in Altadena helping families return after the Eaton Fire. This month we Celebrate Women Build a national Habitat for Humanity movement that empowers women to pick up a…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights $300,000 Milestone Supporting Eaton Fire–Impacted Small Businesses Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is spotlighting a major milestone in the County’s ongoing recovery efforts for communities impacted by the Eaton Fire, announcing that more than $300,000 has been generated for small businesses through the Shop Local LA County Gift Card Program. The program,…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Secures Board Backing for Expanded Wildfire Mortgage Relief Legislation Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to support new state legislation by Assemblymember John Harabedian aimed at expanding recovery resources for communities impacted by the Eaton Fire. The motion directs the County to advocate for Assembly Bill…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights Rebuilding Progress in Eaton Fire Burn Area, Addresses Recovery Gap As Los Angeles County approaches the 15-month anniversary of the devastating Eaton Fire, Supervisor Kathryn Barger today highlighted significant rebuilding progress across the burn area while underscoring the urgent need to support wildfire survivors who have yet to begin the recovery…
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…
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,…
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…
LA Fire Justice presents Inside the Negotiation Room: Outlining Our Edison Settlement Strategy Please click here for a PDF of information on the LA Fire Justice Inside the Negotiation Room Event: Outlining Our Edison Settlement Strategy
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…
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.…