Economic Development

Supervisor Kathryn Barger joins co-owners Michelle Taylor and Jessica Christopher at the grand reopening of the Altadena Cookie Co. on October 29, 2025.
Barger Boosts Altadena Small Business Recovery with New Concierge Service and Expanded County Support 1024 768 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Boosts Altadena Small Business Recovery with New Concierge Service and Expanded County Support

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Barger’s motion to accelerate small business recovery in Altadena following the Eaton Fire. “Altadena’s business owners have shown incredible…

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LA County Supervisors Support Governor’s Expansion of Tax Credit Program to Boost Entertainment Sector 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

LA County Supervisors Support Governor’s Expansion of Tax Credit Program to Boost Entertainment Sector

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that flexes Los Angeles County’s…

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Barger, Horvath Introduce Motion Supporting Governor’s Expansion of Tax Credit Program for Entertainment Sector 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger, Horvath Introduce Motion Supporting Governor’s Expansion of Tax Credit Program for Entertainment Sector

Today, Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath introduced a motion that will be voted on at next week’s Board meeting that mobilizes Los Angeles County’s lobbying muscle…

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L.A. County’s $1M Investment Launches Groundbreaking Vocational Training Program for Antelope Valley Youth in Aerospace Industry 1024 682 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County’s $1M Investment Launches Groundbreaking Vocational Training Program for Antelope Valley Youth in Aerospace Industry

The Lost Angels Career Center, a non-profit organization based in Lancaster that operates an innovative aerospace vocational training program for youth, is kicking off a new training cohort this week…

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L.A. County Supervisors Barger, Mitchell Issue Statements on Today’s Landlord Relief Fund Launch 1024 519 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Supervisors Barger, Mitchell Issue Statements on Today’s Landlord Relief Fund Launch

In response to Los Angeles County’s $68.6M landlord relief fund having been launched this morning by the County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Holly…

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Delayed Small Property Owner Relief Program Sparks Audit of L.A. County’s Department of Business and Consumer Affairs 788 443 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Delayed Small Property Owner Relief Program Sparks Audit of L.A. County’s Department of Business and Consumer Affairs

Today, Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Holly J. Mitchell voiced their utter dissatisfaction with Los Angeles County’s delayed roll-out of a small property owner rent relief program approved by the Board…

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LA County Board Backs Tax Credits to Keep TV and Film Jobs in L.A. 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

LA County Board Backs Tax Credits to Keep TV and Film Jobs in L.A.

Motion is voted on as industry report finds 24 percent dip in on-location filming over last quarter Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion co-authored…

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Barger Applauds New Community Input Sessions to Establish Permanent Outdoor Dining Program in Unincorporated L.A. County 1024 735 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Applauds New Community Input Sessions to Establish Permanent Outdoor Dining Program in Unincorporated L.A. County

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger applauded a new county-led effort that launched community input sessions to inform a forthcoming permanent outdoor dining program proposal for unincorporated communities.  “Restaurants…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Green Light First Countywide Labor Agreement 1024 731 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Green Light First Countywide Labor Agreement

Approval will lead to creation of thousands of trade jobs and apprenticeships for new generation of skilled and trained workers Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a…

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Supervisor Barger Gives $115K to Support Job Training for Young Adults with Special Needs 1024 731 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Supervisor Barger Gives $115K to Support Job Training for Young Adults with Special Needs

Check presented during moving Ready to Work! Academy graduation ceremony organized by Carousel Ranch and College of the Canyons Yesterday, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a $115,000 check…

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