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Mark Bozigian served @cityoflancaster productively and passionately as city manager, where his efforts helped the city reduce crime, revitalize downtown, and work toward becoming the world’s first “net zero” city. He's proof that people from our communities serve them best!
Los Angeles County is successful because of the extraordinary leaders who work in our departments. After 35 years of service, most recently as the chief deputy director of the Department of Public Works, Gary Hildebrand is headed into a well-deserved retirement.
This is the last pet presentation of 2018! Will you make it your New Year's resolution to welcome Honey or Jamaica into your family? You can adopt a pet of your own at one of our @LACoAnimalCare animal care centers.
Mental Evaluation Teams pair a mental health clinician with a sheriff's deputy to better serve those on the street suffering from a mental illness when 9-1-1 is called. Through their efforts, we've reduced confrontations and provided people with clinical assessments and services.
This week, we saw what it means for people to be meaningfully involved in their communities, including the Rose Court, the Armenian American Museum, the Alternate Public Defender, and more. Read more in our most recent edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: https://t.co/CIjnULwwbb
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Mark Bozigian served the City of Lancaster, CA – Government productively and passionately as city manager, where his efforts helped the city reduce crime, revitalize downtown, and work toward becoming the world’s first “net zero” city. He's proof that people from our communities serve them best!
Los Angeles County is successful because of the extraordinary leaders who work in our departments. After 35 years of service, most recently as the chief deputy director of the Department of Public Works, Gary Hildebrand is headed into a well-deserved retirement.
This is the last pet presentation of 2018! Will you make it your New Year's resolution to welcome Honey or Jamaica into your family? You can adopt a pet of your own at one of our County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control animal care centers.
Mental Evaluation Teams pair a mental health clinician with a sheriff's deputy to better serve those on the street suffering from a mental illness when 9-1-1 is called. Through the teams' efforts, we have reduced confrontations and provided people with an immediate clinical assessment and services. It was really insightful to see the teams in action and do a simulation for myself!
This week, we saw what it means for people to be meaningfully involved in their communities, including the Rose Court, the Armenian American Museum, the Alternate Public Defender, and others. Read more in our most recent edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/meaningfullyinvolved
The seniors in our neighborhoods contribute so much positivity, wisdom, and service to our communities. This afternoon, I shared lunch and laughs with a fantastic group of seniors in South Pasadena as we celebrated the holiday season.
Councilman Mitchell Englander has served the San Fernando Valley with commitment to the safety and well-being of his constituents. Today, we bid him farewell as he embarks on a new journey, but we know we'll see him around the community!
More than 100 consulates share their rich cultures and diverse perspectives with our county every day. It was incredibly special to bring this group together this evening for the annual Consular Corps holiday celebration.
With temperatures dropping, those without a home are especially vulnerable. If you are in need of a shelter or know someone who is, there are some available in communities throughout Los Angeles County. Visit lahsa.org/winter-shelter for more information and locations.
// Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Centennial is a responsible, forward-thinking project that exceeds the goals of the County’s general plan for smart, sustainable growth and sorely-needed housing stock, including 18 percent affordable housing units.
kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/statement-on-centennial-project-approval/
Michelle Vega has served as the Fifth District Children's and Social Services Deputy since 2012, advocating for the youth in our communities and ensuring people of all ages have the services they need and deserve. I wish her well as she takes on an exciting opportunity as the new director of public affairs for DCFS. She'll be greatly missed in our office!
The Alternate Public Defender's Office has served Los Angeles County with high-quality and compassionate representation in some of our most serious and otherwise costly cases. We were excited to celebrate the office's 25th anniversary alongside Janice Fukai, their fearless leader and the first Asian-American woman to lead an L.A. County department.
We welcomed the Tournament of Roses - Rose Parade 2019 Rose Court and president Gerald Freeny to join us at the board today. They are a group of brilliant, talented, community-oriented young women who represent their schools, families, and neighborhoods with dignity and pride.
There's nothing better to see under the Christmas tree than a puppy or kitty!
You can adopt Harvey, Shadow, and many other loving pets from our County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control animal care centers.
Today is Human Rights Day, a reminder of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt played an instrumental role as chairperson of the drafting committee, alongside many other brilliant women who advocated for rights for every person.
In their honor, learn more about their stories here:
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Eleanor Roosevelt’s leading role as Chairperson of the drafting committee of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been well documented. But other women also played essential parts in shapin...Happy birthday to voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fifth District resident Jaime Jarrín! He joined us for a board presentation last week to celebrate his career of 60 years and counting. He is so gracious and in his element behind a microphone!
It was truly a beautiful evening at the inaugural Armenian American Museum gala. This museum and cultural center will serve as such a source of pride for Glendale and LA County as a whole to celebrate and remember the contributions of this special community. 🇦🇲
Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is one of the best traditions we have in the Fifth District each year. Thank you to this community for bringing so much joy and light into the Christmas season!
There are few groups as merry and bright as the La Crescenta Woman's Club! I appreciate their heart for their neighbors during the holidays and all year long.
Our veterans play an instrumental role in our communities. Thank you to the Verdugo Hills American Legion Post 288 for inviting me to join you at your monthly breakfast meeting!
This week, we celebrated with foster youth and also made strides to find them loving homes. Read about these efforts, fun upcoming events, and great things happening in our communities in our most recent edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/aplacetocallhome
The Fifth District forecast is looking like lots of snow! Our County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation Snow Days are fun for the whole family. Find a location at a park near you, bundle up, and enjoy!
*Please note this list only goes through 2018. There will be more Snow Days at the beginning of 2019, including one at Stephen Sorensen Park in Lake Los Angeles on Jan. 5.
In remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy."Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the service members and civil...
Thank you to our incredible team at the Lancaster Sheriff's Station for their dedication to the youth in the Antelope Valley!Rain or Shine!
A little rain was not going to stop our efforts to make sure every child in the Antelope Valley has a gift to unwrap this Christmas!
We moved inside and will be at Target Store Lancaster until 8pm! Stop by and donate a new, unwrapped toy and help us meet our goal to Stuff a Humvee!
#LASD #AV411 #toydrive #holidayseason2018 #StuffaHumvee
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About the 5th District
Supervisor Kathryn Barger
“Proudly Serving Los Angeles County’s 5th District”
From San Bernardino County in the East, Ventura County in the West and Kern County in the North, the Fifth District spans 2,800 square miles and is larger than all the other districts combined. Our district includes 22 cities and 87 unincorporated communities, including all of the Antelope, Crescenta, and Santa Clarita Valleys and parts of the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys.