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Who is Kathryn Barger? GoFundMe criticised by L.A official over transaction fees amid wildfires
Kathryn Barger is the Supervisor of Los Angeles County's 5th District. For the past few days, Southern California has been ablaze with wildfire, which has spread across tens of thousands of acres.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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 Supervisor Barger invites Trump to survey Palisades, Eaton fire toll, recovery
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Saturday, Jan. 11, announced that she has invited President-elect Donald Trump to come survey the damage from the wildfires and witness first-hand ...
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.
In western Altadena, where 17 wildfire deaths were reported, residents say evacuation alerts came late or not at all
Los Angeles County officials are calling for an independent investigation to review the emergency alert system used during the recent Eaton and Palisades Fires to warn residents to evacuate.
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17 deaths reported in area that did not receive alert until hours after Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County supervisors are looking into the alert system after residents in the Eaton Fire area were not alerted until several hours after the blaze had started.
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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Fire risk remains high in Southern California as crews prepare for potential weekend rain
Parched Southern California endured more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of new challenges like toxic ash runoff.