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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights $3 Million in New Federal Disaster Repair Grants for Eaton Fire Survivors

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights $3 Million in New Federal Disaster Repair Grants for Eaton Fire Survivors Federal fact sheet available by clicking here Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger today is highlighting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s announcement of $3 million in Disaster Assistance Grants through USDA’s Section 504 Single Family Housing Repair Program…

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Supervisors Barger and Solis Adjourn County Meeting Honoring Sue Zhang, Builder of LA’s Largest Chinese Coalition 

Supervisors Barger and Solis Adjourn County Meeting Honoring Sue Zhang, Builder of LA’s Largest Chinese Coalition  At the close of today’s Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis adjourned the meeting in memory of Sue Zhang, a towering figure in the Chinese-American community who passed away on…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights $300,000 Milestone Supporting Eaton Fire–Impacted Small Businesses

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,…

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Supervisors Barger and Hahn Secure County Support for State Legislation Advancing Transparency and Oversight of Private Mutual Water Companies

Supervisors Barger and Hahn Secure County Support for State Legislation Advancing Transparency and Oversight of Private Mutual Water Companies The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn to support two new state legislative measures aimed at strengthening transparency, governance, and consumer protections…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Secures Board Backing for Expanded Wildfire Mortgage Relief Legislation

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…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights Rebuilding Progress in Eaton Fire Burn Area, Addresses Recovery Gap

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…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Issues Statement on Approval of Metro K Line Northern Extension

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Issues Statement on Approval of Metro K Line Northern Extension Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement following today’s Metro Board approval of the K Line Northern Extension project: “This is an incredible project that will transform connectivity across Los Angeles County. The Hollywood Bowl, which sits in my…

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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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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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LA County Board of Supervisors Approves $3.8 Million to Help Fire Survivors Build ADUs on Their Properties

LA County Board of Supervisors Approves $3.8 Million to Help Fire Survivors Build ADUs on Their Properties Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $3.8 million in state funding to launch a new program that will help homeowners in unincorporated communities, with a focus on areas impacted by the Eaton Fire, to build small…