Wildfires

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Expanded Soil Testing, Supports Lead Remediation Partnerships 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approves Expanded Soil Testing, Supports Lead Remediation Partnerships

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion co-authored by Chair Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to expand soil testing for lead contamination and…

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An aerial view of rebuilding in Altadena following the Eaton Fire
Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community 560 373 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Paves the Way for New Altadena Recovery District to Rebuild Community

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has successfully led the creation of the Altadena Wildfire Recovery Infrastructure Financing District, marking a major step forward in rebuilding the…

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Barger Thanks FEMA for Support, Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Visit Before Services End 799 533 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Thanks FEMA for Support, Urges Eaton Fire Survivors to Visit Before Services End

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following FEMA’s announcement that their services will conclude in Altadena: “As FEMA and Cal OES prepare…

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Statement from Supervisor Barger on Anticipated Evacuation Orders in Burn Areas 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Statement from Supervisor Barger on Anticipated Evacuation Orders in Burn Areas

“As today’s storm intensifies, I cannot emphasize strongly enough the importance of heeding evacuation warnings and orders,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger. “These alerts are…

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Barger Issues Open Letter to Eaton Fire Survivors and Altadena Community on New Wildfire Recovery Laws 528 666 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Issues Open Letter to Eaton Fire Survivors and Altadena Community on New Wildfire Recovery Laws

Today, Supervisor Kathryn Barger released an open letter to Eaton Fire survivors and the broader Altadena community highlighting key wildfire recovery legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this past weekend.…

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Supervisor Barger stands with Governor Newsom and community leaders.
Barger Applauds Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 782—A New Tool to Help the Eaton Fire Community Rebuild 1024 445 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Applauds Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 782—A New Tool to Help the Eaton Fire Community Rebuild

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today applauded Governor Gavin Newsom for signing SB 782 into law, a new measure that gives local governments stronger tools to…

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Barger Urges Businesses and Nonprofits Affected by Eaton Fire to Apply for Federal Disaster Loans Before Today’s Deadline 560 322 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Urges Businesses and Nonprofits Affected by Eaton Fire to Apply for Federal Disaster Loans Before Today’s Deadline

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is urging businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the recent Eaton Fire to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic…

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Barger Champions Continued Support for Eaton Fire Survivors with Ordinance Extension 1024 576 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Champions Continued Support for Eaton Fire Survivors with Ordinance Extension

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance that extends the Eaton Fire Disaster Interim Ordinance through August 22, 2026. The extension continues critical provisions that…

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LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts McChrystal Report Recommendations to Strengthen Emergency Response 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Adopts McChrystal Report Recommendations to Strengthen Emergency Response

In a decisive move to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P.…

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Barger Pays Tribute to Faith Leaders and Community Champions Who Turned Loss Into Leadership After Eaton Fire 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Pays Tribute to Faith Leaders and Community Champions Who Turned Loss Into Leadership After Eaton Fire

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger today honored the Clergy Community Coalition, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and philanthropist Mr. Ed Lewis during the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing…

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