LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Today, the State Assembly passed AB 1971, legislation which amends the state’s definition of “gravely disabled” to include medical treatment as a basic human need for those suffering from a serious mental illness, just as necessary to wellbeing as food, clothing,...
The Antelope Valley Press The California Assembly Appropriations Committee is expected on Friday to vote on AB 1971, a bill that would include medical treatment within the definition of “gravely disabled” under the state law’s definition of when individuals could be involuntarily committed because of mental...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Supervisor Kathryn Barger applauded County CEO Sachi Hamai and her team for recommending a budget that meets the needs of the county’s most vulnerable residents and demonstrates a commitment to fiduciary responsibility. “I appreciate that this budget takes a conservative approach while...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis to adopt an effective strategy to increase and maintain sworn staffing levels in the Sheriff’s Department. “In Los Angeles County and nationwide, law enforcement agencies are...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn authored a motion, unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors, to proclaim the month of April as Armenian History Month. “Los Angeles County is home to the greatest number of Armenians outside of Armenia,” said Supervisor...