Keeping Up with Kathryn ~ News Release: 01/31/2025
Dear Friends,While we’ve witnessed unimaginable grief and loss in the wake of the Eaton Fire, we’ve also seen the very best of our community. Countless organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and residents have stepped up to help when Altadena needed it most. This week at our Board of Supervisors meeting, I was proud to honor some of the community partners who were among the very first to lend a helping hand. Here are some highlights of the amazing work each of our Eaton Fire Community Heroes has
IKEA News Release: 2/3/2025
IKEA & Power of One Foundation – Kids First Essentials DriveJoin IKEA Los Angeles in partnership with Power of One Foundation to support children affected by the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.We invite you to participate in the Kids First Essentials Drive, a community initiative dedicated to providing essential items to children in need.Location: IKEA Covina – 848 South Barranca Ave, Covina, CA 91723 Date/Time: January 31, 2025 – February 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMDonation Bin Location:
Foothill Gold Line Update: News Following Substantial Completion
Last Friday, the 9.1-mile, four-station Glendora to Pomona project reached a major milestone when the project achieved substantial completion on time and on budget. As I explained on Friday, reaching substantial completion means that the Glendora to Pomona project is now ready to be turned over to Metro for final testing, training and preparation for passenger service, among other tasks; and follows determination after months of testing of the new systems that the new extension is safe to operate. As of
News Release: 1/10/2025 Supervisor Wildfire Resources
Dear Friends,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, or want to lend a helping hand, Los Angeles County has resources available. Scroll down to get connected. Additionally, there is a community meeting today at 4 p.m. on the L.A. County Fire
STATEMENT: Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 7, 2025 Contact:Helen Chavez Garcia, Communications Director Cell: (213) 453-4316 hchavez@bos.lacounty.govBarger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk Image provided courtesy of National Weather Service Los Angeles Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days: “I urge all Los
