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'Bureaucracy, get out of the way': L.A. county supervisor says 'bold' action needed to rebuild
A new wildfire ignites in Los Angeles County. Kathryn Barger, chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the road to recovery after the wildfires in California.
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Eaton Fire: LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on text evac orders
LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger responds to reports of residents not receiving text evacuation alerts, and shares updates on rebuilding efforts.
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Supervisor Barger responds to SoCal Edison CEO’s comments about wind gusts before Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger responded to comments made by the CEO of Southern California Edison about the winds not being strong enough to shut off power to an Altadena transmission tower.
At Least 20 Arrested on Looting Accusations During California Wildfires: 'Zero Tolerance'
Thousands of structures have been affected in what is already the most destructive firestorms in the city’s history. There have been multiple wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, including the monstrous Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas of L.A. County, as well as the Eaton Fire in Pasadena and Altadena.
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LA County Supervisor Asks Trump to Tour Fire Damage in Heartfelt Letter: ‘Your Presence Would Be Deeply Felt’
Amid a fifth consecutive day of fires in her county, Barger posted a two-page letter addressed to Trump in his capacity as president-elect.
A Trump visit to California would be a pivot away from winning and toward leading
With a visit to the L.A. area, Trump could fulfill one of the unwritten rules of being a president: showing compassion for families who have lost everything.
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LA County official criticizes GoFundMe for its fees on fire fundraisers: 'We are in a crisis'
During a press conference updating the public on the scale of the disaster and what emergency crews and officials were doing to help, Kathryn Barger, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, singled out the crowdfunding platform.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 'not worried' about supposed 'animosity' between Trump and California
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, as well as other local officials, said they were confident that President-elect Trump would visit the region.
Los Angeles burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, as looting arrests reach about 29 people: sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said a burglary suspect disguised as a firefighter, as police arrested about 29 for looting and other criminal activity.
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‘You will be held accountable’: 20 arrested on suspicion of looting during L.A. County wildfires
At least 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of looting during the wildfires raging in Los Angeles County, according to officials. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said at a Thursday ne ...
20,000 ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
Evacuations have been ordered for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles.
Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
Evacuations were ordered on Wednesday for remote communities near a new, fast-moving wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles, as Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds ahead of possible rain over the weekend.