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Supervisor Barger Calls for Countywide Earthquake Readiness Review and Preparedness Planning

Supervisor Barger Calls for Countywide Earthquake Readiness Review and Preparedness Planning Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion yesterday calling for a comprehensive review of the County’s earthquake preparedness, while also directing County emergency officials to engage renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones–along with experts from Caltech and UCLA–to help shape Los Angeles County’s readiness for…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Backs Barger Effort to Help Abused Animals Reach Permanent Homes Faster

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Backs Barger Effort to Help Abused Animals Reach Permanent Homes Faster The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger supporting Assembly Bill 2344, legislation that would help abused and neglected animals move more quickly into safe, permanent homes while reducing unnecessary costs to…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Advances $1M Soil Remediation Program to Protect Altadena Families After Eaton Fire 

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…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights L.A. County Fire Department’s Enhanced Wildfire Readiness Ahead of Extreme Heat

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Highlights L.A. County Fire Department’s Enhanced Wildfire Readiness Ahead of Extreme Heat As extreme heat and elevated wildfire conditions are forecast across Los Angeles County this week, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is highlighting the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s proactive efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities and urging residents to take precautions to…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Take Advantage of Final SBA Disaster Loan Extension

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…

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Last Day to Enroll: Altadena Small Businesses Can Sign Up Today for Free Marketing Support Program

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…

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LA County Board of Supervisors Approves Homelessness Prevention Plan for Wildfire Survivors and At-Risk Residents

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…

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Supervisors Barger and Horvath Mobilize L.A. County Response to Post-Fire Vegetation Hazards in Altadena and Santa Monica Mountains

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…

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Supervisor Barger Welcomes Mortgage Relief Extension for Eaton Fire Survivors, Credits Federal Partnership and Wells Fargo Action

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…

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Supervisor Kathryn Barger Announces Launch of “Shop Local Marketing Lab+” to Help Altadena Small Businesses Recover and Grow After Wildfires

Supervisor Kathryn Barger Announces Launch of “Shop Local Marketing Lab+” to Help Altadena Small Businesses Recover and Grow After Wildfires Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger today announced the launch of the new “Shop Local Marketing Lab+” initiative, a free business support program designed to help Altadena small businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire rebuild their visibility, strengthen…