After the January wildfires, the county began a review to assess our evacuation policies and emergency alert systems. The state has also commissioned a review of our preparedness efforts, immediate response to the fires and the recovery time frame of the incident. The state is looking to local agencies...

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger is calling on Eaton Fire survivors to come forward if they were targeted by fraudulent tow companies during and immediately after the wildfire. Reports indicate that, between Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Friday, Jan. 10, deceptive operators falsely...

Rebuilding homes and communities lost to the recent Los Angeles County wildfires is a monumental challenge, one that requires collaboration, expertise and innovative solutions. Last week, over 800 architects, engineers, designers, contractors and developers joined Rebuilding Together, a sold-out two-day...

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement, reacting to the grand re-opening of Grocery Outlet in Altadena, a significant milestone in the community’s recovery following the Eaton Fire: “This grand re-opening is a big deal. Not only does Grocery Outlet...

It’s been a heavy, heartbreaking and overwhelming week for residents displaced by the wildfires that have swept through many parts of our county. The question I’m hearing most from residents is, “What do I do now?” Whether you’re looking for immediate help, long-term help,...

As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we’ve made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily. I have worked all year long to represent your needs, champion your priorities, and deliver meaningful results that...

Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger! Last Saturday, Dec. 14 was a day of merriment and memories at Six Flags Magic Mountain in the Santa Clarita Valley in partnership with our Department of Children and Family Services and...

As I pick up the gavel and assume my role as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for this next year, I look ahead with determination and hope for what we will accomplish. I’ll be uplifting two core values: safety and unity. My leadership will focus on galvanizing efforts to ensure...

This week, I took my Oath of Office for my third and final term as Fifth District Supervisor. I was so grateful to be sworn in by former District Attorney Jackie Lacey with family, friends, team members, and community leaders by my side and in the crowd. I enter these next four years with deep gratitude...

Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement commenting on the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the final $49.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25: “Los Angeles County’s budget may seem large, but our approach must be prudent and keep a laser focus on investing in our Board’s...