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Barger to Recognize Family of Jackie Robinson and the Friends of Jackie Robinson Park in Honor of Juneteenth

Barger to Recognize Family of Jackie Robinson and the Friends of Jackie Robinson Park in Honor of Juneteenth Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson enjoys the swings while attending the dedication of Jackie Robinson Park in Sun Village in 1965. The park is now host to one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in Southern California. Photo courtesy…

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Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Majority Vote to Extend and Impose More Rent Caps in Unincorporated Areas 

Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County Supervisors’ Majority Vote to Extend and Impose More Rent Caps in Unincorporated Areas  Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today after the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to extend the current 4% rental increase cap on rental units located in unincorporated areas for another six…

Barger Issues Statement on President Biden Approving Expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Barger Issues Statement on President Biden Approving Expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today reacting to President Biden signing a proclamation that expands the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument: “Today’s approved expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is a big deal. It will drive the…

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Barger Reacts to Recommended $45.4B L.A. County Budget for Next Fiscal Year

Barger Reacts to Recommended $45.4B L.A. County Budget for Next Fiscal Year Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today following the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year: “This budget proposal rightfully doubles down on heavily investing in homelessness and mental health solutions. We’re on the right…

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Supervisor Barger Honors R-lene Mijares de Lang as Fifth District Woman of the Year

Supervisor Barger Honors R-lene Mijares de Lang as Fifth District Woman of the Year WHAT: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger honors R-lene Mijares de Lang, co-owner and executive officer of Pasadena’s iconic Mijares Mexican Restaurant, as Fifth District Woman of the Year at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting. WHO: Supervisor Kathryn Barger…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Focus on Youth and Seniors Experiencing Homelessness

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Focus on Youth and Seniors Experiencing Homelessness Last week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a motion introduced by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Holly J. Mitchell that brings heightened attention and focus on transitional age youth and seniors experiencing homelessness in the County. The motion was passed following Los…