LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to send a five-signature letter to the California Horse Racing Board supporting further efforts to investigate and advocate for solutions to end the spate of horse fatalities at...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To help improve access to jobs and provide a way out of homelessness, the Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl that directs the Chief Executive Office to work with the United Way...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – In an effort to improve the county’s ability to effectively identify and address trauma and emotional distress affecting youth, the Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to launch the Community Schools Initiative in 15 high-need...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors has approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis directing county agencies to develop a plan to streamline contracting processes with local cities to ensure more efficient delivery of homeless services and resources through...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to provide air quality monitoring for the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Restoration Project. In conjunction with the Community Advisory Committee, Supervisor Barger is working with...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To address the potential negative impact on the quality of life of L.A. County residents, the Board of Supervisors has approved a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl that directs county departments to develop a short-term rental ordinance. Data provided by Host Compliance shows...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – A motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn, which aims to support and enhance the growth and expansion of small and medium-sized businesses, was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors. The motion calls for enhancements to county contracting opportunities, particularly for medium-sized businesses, and...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – A motion was introduced today by Supervisor Kathryn Barger asking county departments to stop the use of the herbicide glyphosate while a full investigation is conducted to examine whether the chemical is appropriate for use by the county based on potential...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors has approved an $188,000 allocation to the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps for the Alhambra Tree Planting Project, announced Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Funded with Proposition A funds from Supervisor Barger’s office, the project will involve site preparation as well as the purchase,...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to allocate $245,000 to the City of Lancaster to fund the Sergeant Steve Owen Memorial Park Plaza Project. On October 5, 2016, Sergeant Steve Owen was fatally shot in the...