Dear Friends, I know I speak for everyone when I say the passing of firefighter Andrew Pontious in the line of duty just one week ago was heartbreaking. My heart is with his family and the Los Angeles County Fire Department as they grieve this loss. This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the dangers...

Dear Friends, This week, I gave my annual State of the County address hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. The event zoomed in on how County leaders are working together to address our most pressing issues, especially regarding public safety, homelessness, mental health, economic...

After years of hard and heartfelt work, Bridge to Home celebrated the opening of their permanent year-round shelter in Santa Clarita on May 21. The new facility will provide interim housing for 60 individuals, plus eight apartment-style units for families that can accommodate up to 32 people. Bridge...

Dear Friends, May is National Foster Youth Month! It was an honor to coauthor a motion at this week’s Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting to celebrate. Before the meeting, I was also excited to sit down for a roundtable discussion with former foster youth, the National Foster...

Dear Friends, In an effort to bolster local businesses, Los Angeles County just launched the Entertainment Business Interruption Fund, a $4.1 million grant program aimed to serve businesses that were impacted by the Hollywood strikes and the pandemic. Through a motion I coauthored with Supervisor...

Dear Friends, At the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting this week, we reviewed the Chief Executive Officer’s proposed $45.4 billion budget for the next fiscal year. This budget gets a lot of things right. We’re dedicating more than $728 million to our fight against homelessness...

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year. “This budget proposal rightfully doubles down on heavily investing in homelessness...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement in honor of César Chávez Day on Sunday, March 31: “As César Chávez’s 97th birthday approaches, may we reflect on his legacy and the values he modeled. He is an American hero that stood tall and was the first to fight...

It’s no secret that insurance providers have become more conservative because of increased wildfire threats across our county and state. As a result, homeowners are put in a tough position: pay higher premiums and comply with varied, costly and inconsistent mitigation requirements or lose your insurance. I’ve...

Dear Friends, March is Women’s History Month. From our all-women Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to the women serving in the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the women in our communities are bravely making history. I was honored to join the Women’s Fire League to meet the strong,...