Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion, co-authored by Supervisor Hilda Solis and unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, that outlines the framework for economic recovery and development in Los Angeles County following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our County, Our Children, Our Commitment
As chair of the Board of Supervisors, Kathryn Barger aims to unify and expand Los Angeles County’s efforts on behalf of youth. Learn more about her vision in this short video.
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As we reopen L.A. County, revitalize local businesses, and reunite our communities, it's only because of our residents' resiliency that we've made it so far. Read more in this week's edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/reopenandrevitalize
REOPENING MILESTONE: We received state approval to immediately allow for the safe reopening of in-person dining, hair salons, and barber shops! This further brings our communities together and resumes a sense of normalcy, representing monumental progress for Los Angeles County as we join the vast majority of other regions in California on the path toward reopening and recovery. I am grateful to our state and local partners for their collaboration in helping us transition to being Safer at Work and Safer in our Communities. Our ability to continue on the path of reopening will depend on continued physical distancing and face covering guidelines to ensure we protect the health of residents.
I'd cross the Rocky Mountains for a dog as cute as Denver, but thankfully he's available for adoption here at your local
County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control center! This two-year-old husky loves to play with high school aged children and large dogs and has a reputation for being high-energy and social. You can learn more about Denver and many more pets at animalcare.lacounty.gov.
Join me for a special story in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! The LA County Library has an incredible program featuring our librarians to engage, entertain, and educate our youth throughout the week.
It's exciting to see some of the Fifth District's favorite spots back in action. Palmdale Fin and Feather Club fans have been eager to support this local business and enjoy time on the water.
Great Plates is a win-win, providing seniors with three healthy meals a day and giving a unique opportunity to local businesses. wdacs.lacounty.gov/greatplatesRestaurants interested in Great Plates Delivered can now apply online today! Visit wdacs.lacounty.gov/greatplates to:
📝Fill out the County of Los Angeles application form
🏢Register as a County vendor
📋Access the restaurant "Onboarding" packet
👀Review minimum requirements
Have questions?
Email: greatplatesrestaurants@wdacs.lacounty.gov
The Los Angeles County Office of Education team has worked hard to develop guidelines that prioritize safe learning for students and teachers across the 80 diverse school districts throughout our L.A. County communities.BREAKING: #LACOE this morning released a framework for reopening schools in the 2020-21 academic year during the #COVID19 pandemic: a guide for the region’s 80 districts in making local decisions with stakeholders & diverse communities:
www.lacoe.edu/Home/School-Reopening
I'm thankful for my collaboration with Rep. Grace F. Napolitano to provide mental health care for our communities, including hospitals and schools. We're committed to eliminate the stigma of asking for help. Thanks Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Director Dr. Sherin, Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Katie Porter, and Dr. Insel for joining us!
Cannonball! Pools, hot tubs, and saunas in apartment complexes and neighborhoods are now open.
Mental health care is needed in every aspect of life. Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, you can download the Headspace app for free and access resources to help you rest, think, move, and eat better. headspace.com/lacounty
Isolation, stress, and economic hardship all increase the potential for domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs support, L.A. County is here to help. Call 1-800-978-3600 or visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/dvcouncil.
NOW OPEN: L.A. County is aligning with the State's public health order, reopening in-person shopping and places of worship immediately! We've asked for restaurants and hair salons to be next, and are applying for a variance from the State.
Read more:
kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/supervisor-barger-announces-county-will-apply-for-variance-to-move-forward-in-phased-reopening-and-will-align-with-states-public-health-order/
Congratulations to our stellar Antelope Valley seniors! The annual 4.0 student recognition is tonight at 6 p.m. on youtube.com/user/AVFairgrounds.TONIGHT(5/26) Support the Class of 2020 4.0 students in our first ever Virtual 4.0 Student Recognition Celebration at 6pm! avfair.com
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Today, our Board passed a motion by me and Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas to appoint an Inspector General to oversee skilled nursing facilities, which account for more than half of COVID-19 deaths in L.A. County. We must ensure the safety of the vulnerable residents who have been entrusted to their care.
The weather is warming up this week with a high of 102° in the Antelope Valley. If the heat becomes too much to bear, head to a cooling center near you.Emergency cooling centers are opening today through Thursday to help residents across LA County beat the heat. Visitors must wear masks and practice physical distancing at all times.
Cooling center hours and locations: ready.lacounty.gov/heat
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the members of our Armed Forces who lost their lives fighting for freedom. Their legacies carry on in our communities and their lives stay in our hearts. We thank them, and the loved ones they leave behind, for their commitment to our country.
Here’s an update from County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation: Because of overcrowding, Eaton Canyon will be closed through Memorial Day.🚨 Eaton Canyon Natural Areas and Trails are closed for the rest of today and for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, due to overwhelming crowds that were not following the COVID-19 public health requirements. The closure includes the Eaton Canyon natural areas, trails, trailhead, parking lot, nature center, and all gates. No walk-ins are allowed.
In preparation for this weekend, LA County Parks had set safety precautions, including 15 trail monitors, nature center staff, additional department staff and increased patrolling and enforcement by the Parks Sheriff Bureau, including horse-mounted patrols within the park. Despite these best efforts by the County, the large number of visitors to Eaton Canyon this weekend have made it evident that many people are not practicing key requirements and recommendations set forth by Public Health and supported by LA County Parks such as wearing face coverings, physical distancing and avoiding crowded areas.
The health and safety of our trail users, park guests, team members, and community are the top priority. 📢 COVID-19 health guidelines are required; click here to review parks.lacounty.gov/covid-19/
I sent a letter to Gov. Newsom urging his support for LA County to advance in Stage 2 and transition to Stage 3 of California’s COVID-19 roadmap. This would allow LA County to reopen the majority of businesses (dine-in restaurants, in-store retail, indoor malls and shopping centers, movie theaters, salons, and gyms), along with schools, child-care facilities, and in-person religious services. Read the letter here: kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/22052020HP_MFP_M577164258.pdf
The Global Federation of Chinese Business Women Southern California Chapter made a thoughtful donation to Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center. They gave 80 portable radios to keep the senior residents tuned into the news, plus 2,000 masks, chocolates to lift their spirits, and lunches for the hard working staff!
I introduced a motion to be heard at the next Board Meeting to pursue a variance with the State to support the reopening of LA County. The motion would also enable interested cities in the County to apply for their own variance based on the State’s readiness criteria. Read the motion here: file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/146071.pdf
Each year, jacaranda trees are a reminder that a new season is upon us. Enjoy this stunning scenery featuring everyone’s favorite purple blooms, showing something bright and beautiful in the midst of a challenging time.
Even in difficult times, our community still has many reasons to celebrate. Read more about safe festivities and open businesses in this week's edition of Keeping up with Kathryn: mailchi.mp/bos/reasonstocelebrate
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.