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 Kathryn Barger Urges Residents to Prepare for Elevated Wildfire Risk Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to prepare for heightened wildfire risk as the National Weather Service forecasts a Red Flag Warning from today through Saturday night. Strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures could contribute to rapid fire…
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Barger-Horvath Motion for Swift, Transparent Review of Fire Report Findings Into Action The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P. Horvath directing County Counsel to work with the Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Department, and Department of Public Works…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Issues Statement on Arcadia Child Abuse Case Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today: “What investigators described today is horrifying. I am heartbroken for the young children who had to endure this trauma at the hands of those who were supposed to care and protect them. I commend…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Introduces Motion to Strengthen LA County’s Operational Earthquake Preparedness Motion calls for expanded community response training, an annual countywide earthquake exercise, and new partnerships with the scientific community Following a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on Los Angeles County’s earthquake readiness, Supervisor Kathryn Barger today introduced a motion to expand community preparedness, increase…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Applauds Governor Newsom’s Signing of Wildfire Recovery Legislation Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of wildfire recovery legislation providing more protections and financial relief for survivors: “Today’s bill signings deliver important protections for Eaton Fire survivors who are still fighting to recover…
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…
Supervisor Barger Motion Positions LA County Foster Youth to Benefit from New Federal Investment Accounts The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to help current foster youth access newly established federally backed “Fostering the Future Accounts,” a first-of-its-kind investment program designed to build long-term financial security for eligible…
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…
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…