Los Angeles Supervisor Promises To Streamline Wildfire Recovery Efforts Kathryn Barger streamlines wildfire recovery efforts and invites President-Elect Donald Trump to witness the devastation. Top News · Jan 12, 2025
FEMA Denials For Wildfire Victims Due To 'Glitch' Kathryn Barger addresses FEMA reimbursement denials post-wildfires, assures residents of system glitch resolution and encourages reapplication for assistance. Top News · Jan 11, 2025
Authorities Warn Of Fundraising Scams Targeting Los Angeles Fire Victims Authorities in Los Angeles caution against fundraising scams targeting fire victims, urging public vigilance. Top News · Jan 10, 2025
FEMA Denying Assistance To Los Angeles Fire Victims Investigated Kathryn Barger investigates immediate FEMA denials for Los Angeles fire victims, aiming to ensure proper assistance reaches those in need. Top News · Jan 10, 2025
Virtual Meeting Scheduled For Eaton Fire Impacted Residents Virtual meeting announced by Chair Kathryn Barger for Eaton Fire-affected residents to address concerns and provide necessary information. Top News · Jan 10, 2025
Curfew Imposed In Los Angeles County To Prevent Looting Los Angeles County enforces curfew in evacuation zones to curb looting during wildfires. National Guard support deployed for order maintenance. Top News · Jan 10, 2025
20 Arrested For Looting During Los Angeles Wildfires Los Angeles County arrests 20 individuals, with 12 linked to looting during wildfires. Officials condemn looting and stress added trauma to evacuees. Top News · Jan 10, 2025
LA officials condemn looters ‘preying’ on residents as wildfires devastate California Los Angeles officials condemned looters targeting vulnerable communities affected by the devastating wildfires raging in California. The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025
20 Arrested For Looting Amid Los Angeles County Wildfires Amid wildfires in Los Angeles County, authorities arrest 20 individuals for looting. Residents urged to report suspicious activities and support emergency ... Top News · Jan 9, 2025
Eaton Canyon Fire Devastates Los Angeles County Community Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger expresses shock at the devastation caused by the Eaton Fire, highlighting the urgent need for resources and su... Top News · Jan 9, 2025
Officials Urge Public To Stay Away From Los Angeles Fire Officials in eastern Los Angeles County urge public cooperation and warn against looting in ongoing fire crisis. Top News · Jan 9, 2025
Los Angeles County Takes Action To Resist Trump's Policies On Immigration And Trans Rights Previously, Trump has expressed anti-transgender rhetoric and plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The county, on the other hand, is known for its progressive stance, having passed several measures aimed at resisting such policies. Latin Times · Nov 28, 2024
California Mayor Outraged After Judge Allows Infamous Rapist to Move Next Door: 'Outraged Is an Understatement' California residents are horrified after a judge approved a notorious serial rapist to move into their community. Latin Times · Oct 10, 2024
Notorious 'pillowcase rapist' who attacked over 100 women set to be released despite opposition Kathryn Barger, a Los Angeles County Supervisor, has joined other officials and residents in opposing the proposed release of Christopher Hubbart, the "Pillowcase Rapist," in the Antelope Valley. Latin Times · Sep 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 Teen was stabbed and strangled in a California street. 40 years on, a serial killer confessed to her murder Cathy Small, a young mother with two small children, was found stabbed and strangled in South Pasadena, California, back on February 22 1986
Latin Times · Aug 6, 2024 Los Angeles authorities unanimously vote to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom order to remove homeless encampments In 2023, there were more than 180,000 homeless people in the state of California, representing nearly 30% of all homelessness in America
The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2023 Person arrested in ambush killing of Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy Kevin Cataneo Salazar arrested in killing of Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was shot as he sat in his patrol car at a red light
Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2023 Sheriff's Department gets $4 billion amid 'unconscionable' conditions in LA jails Los Angeles County supervisors approved a $43.4-billion budget Monday, saying they hoped it will fix the failing jails and juvenile halls while acknowledging the board's failures to successfully oversee the departments in the past.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023 LA County supervisors call for probation chief’s ouster after video of violent restraint of teen LOS ANGELES — A majority of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and members of an oversight panel called for the ouster of the head of the Probation Department this week after the Los Angeles Times published a disturbing video showing staff at a juvenile facility violently restraining a teenage…
Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2023 LA County passes gun control measures after mass shootings The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a series of gun control measures Tuesday on the heels of last month's mass shooting in Monterey Park, just 8 miles away from the boardroom.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023 January storms leave LA County flood-control dams at risk of overflowing LOS ANGELES — Now that the shock of a series of January storms has worn off, Los Angeles County officials face a herculean chore: Five reservoirs along south-facing San Gabriel Mountain slopes are filled with so much debris and soupy mud that they pose a flood risk to the communities…
Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023 Long after LA's mental health chief quit, pressures he faced still shape the agency LOS ANGELES — A 2017 trip to observe a celebrated Italian mental health system made believers out of a group of Los Angeles County and nonprofit leaders.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 27, 2022 Necessary or excessive? Debate intensifies over potential mask rule for LA County LOS ANGELES — Will Los Angeles County impose a new mask mandate this week in response to a summer coronavirus surge fueled by ultra-contagious omicron subvariants?
The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2022 As police crack down on homelessness, unhoused end up in Mojave desert On the edge of northern Los Angeles county, at least 200 people are living in tents and trailers on remote, harsh terrain. ‘They treat us like we’re a lost cause,’ one resident said
Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2022 Las escuelas privadas han rechazado a los inspectores de salud del condado de Los Ángeles que verifican el cumplimiento de las reglas ante el COVID-19 Trinity Classical Academy en Santa Clarita recibió una multa de 500 dólares el invierno pasado después de que un inspector de salud se detuviera e informara que los estudiantes sin cubrebocas estaban haciendo actividades al aire libre que "no promovían adecuadamente el distanciamiento físico".