L.A. County Launches Pilot Program to Support Wildfire-Impacted Homeowners in Need of Soil Remediation New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program Aims to Safeguard Community Health and Restore Property Safety Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) have launched the New Roots Eaton Canyon Pilot Program (New Roots) to help address lead…
Supervisor Barger Issues Statement: “Wildfire Reform Must Not Come at Expense of Survivors” Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, calling on state lawmakers to ensure any wildfire liability reforms negotiated with Governor Gavin Newsom protect the rights of wildfire survivors and do not shift the burden of catastrophic fires onto the people and…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Advances $1M Soil Remediation Program to Protect Altadena Families After Eaton Fire The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the Altadena Soil Remediation Program, a new effort championed by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to help Eaton Fire survivors remediate lead-contaminated soil on their properties. Supervisor Barger’s $1 million allocation…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Take Advantage of Final SBA Disaster Loan Extension Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is encouraging residents and small business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire to take advantage of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final extension of disaster loan disbursement deadlines, providing eligible borrowers additional time…
Last Day to Enroll: Altadena Small Businesses Can Sign Up Today for Free Marketing Support Program Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging Altadena business owners to take advantage of the free “Shop Local Marketing Lab+” initiative before enrollment closes tomorrow, June 24. Marketing Lab+ is a free business support initiative led by the Los Angeles…
LA County Board of Supervisors Approves Homelessness Prevention Plan for Wildfire Survivors and At-Risk Residents New countywide prevention hub and referral system comes as latest survivor survey finds two-thirds of fire-impacted residents still displaced The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to approve a motion authored by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P. Horvath directing the County to…
Final Deadline to Accept SBA Disaster Funds for Los Angeles Wildfires Approaching Residents and businesses urged to draw down approved support by June 30 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminded Los Angeles wildfire survivors to complete the final steps necessary to accept their approved SBA disaster loan funds before the June 30 deadline. SBA…
Supervisors Barger and Horvath Mobilize L.A. County Response to Post-Fire Vegetation Hazards in Altadena and Santa Monica Mountains The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P. Horvath directing County departments to develop a coordinated strategy to address hazardous vegetation and brush conditions on fire-impacted residential…
Supervisor Barger Welcomes Mortgage Relief Extension for Eaton Fire Survivors, Credits Federal Partnership and Wells Fargo Action Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger applauds Wells Fargo’s decision to extend mortgage forbearance options for homeowners impacted by the Eaton Fire, following advocacy and coordination efforts involving federal and local leaders focused on supporting wildfire recovery. She issued the…
Join LA Fire Justice, Chris Holden, and Attorneys Doug Boxer and Maribel Medina for an Eaton Fire Town Hall Topics of Discussion: – Edison’s Compensation Program – Detailed analysis of what started the fire – Litigation Update: Our case against Edison – How we build your personal case Please click here for a PDF of…