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Wishing you a very happy Easter with family and friends!
Our annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families is fast-approaching! Mark your calendars for this fantastic event featuring music, food trucks, an ode to WWII veterans, and exhibitors offering wellness programs, military history, and veteran and military family resources.
In partnership with @onebicyclefound, a 3rd grade class at Chandler Elementary School in Pasadena hosted a Bike Rodeo to raise funds and awareness for students at two schools in Tanzania and Kenya who live in rural areas and are forced to walk for two hours to get to class.
This week, we saw people in our communities give life, opportunities, and well-deserve recognition. Read more in the newest edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: https://t.co/iClJAxv1RE
I had a wonderful tour of Glendale Community College's gorgeous campus! Their programs are propelling students in our community into great careers. Students are on Spring Break, but it was a pleasure to visit with President Dr. David Viar and see staff hard at work! @GCCPIO
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Our annual Tribute to Veterans and Military Families is fast-approaching! Mark your calendars for this fantastic event featuring live music, food trucks, an ode to World War II veterans, and exhibitors offering wellness programs, military heritage and history, and veteran and military family resources. Admission is free, so I hope to see you there!
In partnership with One Bicycle Foundation, a 3rd grade class at Chandler Elementary School in Pasadena hosted a Bike Rodeo to raise funds and awareness for students at two schools in Tanzania and Kenya who live in rural areas and are forced to walk for two hours to get to class. This long commute results in low attendance, decreased graduation rates, the perpetuation of poverty, and most horrifyingly, sexual assault when students walk alone. By gifting the students with bicycles, they can get to school quickly, safely, and consistently.
This week, we saw people in our communities give life, opportunities, and well-deserve recognition. Read more in the newest edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/givinglife
I had a wonderful time touring Glendale Community College's gorgeous campus today! Their programs are propelling the students in our community into great careers. Students are on Spring Break this week, but it was a pleasure to visit with President Dr. David Viar and still see staff hard at work!
Thank you to Burbank Chamber of Commerce's Tom Flavin for sharing more about the new Better Burbank Corporation. I'm eager to collaborate with this organization, whose members are making a way for new economic development partnerships to help Burbank continue to thrive.
Good Friday creates a space for us to pause and take time to reflect on the tremendous significance of the crucifixion— and prepares us for the glory of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. Thank you to Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital CEO Jill Welton for inviting me to join you today and to Western Diocese of the Armenian Church's Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian for leading the service.
Thank you to City of South Pasadena – Local Government for having me today. In all our collaborative efforts— homelessness, transportation, water issues, and more— we are better when we work together.
Superstar students: Congratulations to all 735 (an all-time record number!) of the stellar seniors across the Antelope Valley who maintained a 4.0 throughout their entire high school career!
It was a pleasure to join the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership for their annual Legislative Networking Reception. I’m grateful for the opportunity to speak about issues I care about, ranging from economic development and business growth to careers for the homeless and mental health care for our youth.
// San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP)
Save miles on your car, save money in your pocket, and save the earth! In honor of Earth Day on Monday, 4/22, Metro Los Angeles and Metrolink are offering free rides! Take advantage of this great offer on your commute while doing some good for our planet.Happy Wednesday! Your daily train status updates will be posted here until 11:30 p.m.
Avoid agonizing traffic, reduce your carbon footprint, and join thousands of Southern Californians who choose Metrolink for their commute. This #EarthDay Monday, April 22, ride Metrolink for FREE using our #FreeEarthDayTrains! 🌏
More Information: www.metrolinktrains.com/freerides
Since 1984, Sho Tay has dedicated himself to the City of Arcadia as a family man, business owner, public servant, and philanthropist. It was a pleasure to thank him for his service and leadership as mayor in the community he loves so much.
From his role as the Executive Committee Chairman for new the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center to his involvement with the Armenian National Committee’s Western Region and Glendale City Genocide Commemoration Commission, Berdj Karapetian is a fixture in our local community. It was an honor to recognize him during Armenian History Month!
Signing up to be a donor saves countless lives. In honor of Donate Life Month, it was a privilege to welcome OneLegacy's CEO Tom Mone to hear more about the widespread impact of donating organs, blood, and tissue. I was so touched by Ambassador Allen Jolley's story about how the tragic loss of his daughter blessed many others with a second chance at life.
These teeny pets have a lot of love to give! Adopt Geraldine, Travis, or one of hundreds of other pets of all sizes, ages, and breeds at an animal center in your community.
// County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control
I'm always happy to see our youth enjoy enriching cultural experiences in our county! This group of teens, residents of Newhall and Canyon Country, came from the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley to attend a LA Phil concert.
Giddy-up! I had such a fun time (and lots of delicious chili!) at the annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.
// City of Santa Clarita Government
This week, we saw our communities prioritize care for students with mental illness, make paths for homeless individuals to secure jobs, and give back to worthy causes. Read more in the newest edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/prioritizingcare
I had the privilege of spending time with the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area for their spring fundraiser, Conversation and Cocktails. The event featured Chris Carson, the President of LWV for the US. It was a pleasure to hear from so many women who care about being engaged in their communities.
// League of Women Voters of the U.S.
Thank you to the City of Santa Clarita Government and Bridge To Home for inviting me to celebrate our partnership and joint efforts to serve those experiencing homelessness in the SCV. I am eager to equip those we serve with supportive health, mental health, and career services and temporary and permanent housing.
I’m joining the City of Santa Clarita Government and Bridge To Home this morning to celebrate our collaborative efforts to combat homeless.
I just participated in Metro Los Angeles' telephone town hall. As the chair of the Metro Finance, Budget, and Audit Committee, I shared about our efforts to increase connectivity in the Fifth District on public transportation and freeways, expand capacity for more people across our county in cars, buses, and trains, and anticipated our plans for the 2020 budget.
Veterans are invited to attend the Veterans Advisory Commission meeting tomorrow, April 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Antelope Valley College. Have your voice heard on veterans' issues, learn more about health care, employment, and housing resources, and work with staff to file claims for VA benefits.
Despite analysis, concern, and care shown by experts, advocates, and concerned citizens, the number of injuries and fatalities continues to grow. My motion expresses the county’s concern over the matter and offers the full support of county agencies and departments to solve this problem and protect the animals.
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Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District — the county’s largest — spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 u...
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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.
