Wildfires

As a result of Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s motion at the April 15 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health just released a soil lead testing…

Yesterday, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger served in a lead role at a bipartisan congressional roundtable discussion on wildfire disaster recovery, hosted in the U.S. Capitol…

Los Angeles County is rolling out a Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program today designed to streamline plan review and help homeowners rebuild faster following the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Under…

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is commending the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their continued commitment and impressive progress in debris removal efforts following…

In response to the urgent needs of older adults affected by the recent Eaton Fire, Los Angeles County will host a special workshop tomorrow to support residents aged 62 and…

Today marks four months since the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena and surrounding foothill communities. As residents continue to recover and rebuild, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn…

Today, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) are launching the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program. This initiative…

In a proactive move to accelerate recovery for communities devastated by the January 2025 wildfires, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion introduced by Board…

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has introduced a motion to address emergency preparedness and response shortcomings experienced by residents of the Mirador Apartments in Altadena during…

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is encouraging Altadena residents impacted by the Eaton Fire to participate in the upcoming “Preapproved Plans: A Headstart for Homeowners” virtual…