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

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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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Barger Honors Social Workers’ Heroism After Eaton Fire as L.A. County Supervisors Declare March National Social Work Month

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Barger Honors Social Workers’ Heroism After Eaton Fire as L.A. County Supervisors Declare March National Social Work Month Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today honored three foster youth agencies—Five Acres, Sycamores, and Bourne Family Services—for their extraordinary dedication and swift action in response to the Eaton Fire. Their heroic efforts ensured the safety…

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Barger Reminds Wildfire Survivors: Less Than One Week Left to Apply for Small Business and Worker Emergency Relief Funds

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Barger Reminds Wildfire Survivors: Less Than One Week Left to Apply for Small Business and Worker Emergency Relief Funds Supervisor Kathryn Barger meets with Eaton Fire survivors at a local disaster help center (Photo credit: Michael Baker/LA County) Los Angeles County business owners, nonprofits, and workers impacted by the January 2025 wildfires have less than…

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

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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…

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Barger Launches Altadena Recovery Commission to Support Long-Term Eaton Fire Recovery

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Barger Launches Altadena Recovery Commission to Support Long-Term Eaton Fire Recovery Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is launching the formation of the Altadena Recovery Commission to organize, resource, and support the long-term rebuild of the Altadena community in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire. “The Eaton Fire has left a devastating and…

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Barger Applauds Fast-Tracking of Right of Entry Forms for Wildfire Debris Clearance

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Barger Applauds Fast-Tracking of Right of Entry Forms for Wildfire Debris Clearance Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, commending the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Los Angeles County Public Works for their swift action in making Right of Entry debris clearance forms available to wildfire survivors…

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Wildfire Relief Updates and Information from Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Office

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Wildfire Relief Updates and Information from Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Office Dear Friends, As residents return to their property and begin the debris removal process, I am committed to ensuring Los Angeles County equips you with every resource you need to stay safe. Today, the County established our first permanent PPE distribution location for residents to get…