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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Pilot Self-Certification Program to Expedite Post-Fire Rebuilding

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…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves $3M in Soil Testing Support for Residents Near Eaton Fire Burn Area

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…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Green Light Accelerating Rebuilding in Altadena Post-Eaton Fire

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…

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Children of One Planet offers Free Music Lessons to Children Affected by the Eaton Canyon Fire – RSVP by March 22

Children of One Planet offers Free Music Lessons to Children Affected by the Eaton Canyon Fire Children of One Planet is celebrating its 25th anniversary and launching their new campaign The mission of “Children of One Planet” is dedicated to using music and dance to bring mental and physical health to the children in our…

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LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds Update – Applications Remain Open Through March 12th for Phase 2 Awards 

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…

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Barger Calls on Eaton Fire Survivors to Help Identify Fraudulent Bandit Tow Companies

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…