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Dec. 20, 2024

Dear Friends,

Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger! Last Saturday was a day of merriment and memories at Six Flags Magic Mountain (https://www.sixflags.com/visitsixflagsla) in partnership with our Department of Children and Family Services (https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/) and Fire Department (https://fire.lacounty.gov/) . This party is the perfect way for these families to celebrate the holidays—with toys from the Spark of Love toy drive (https://fire.lacounty.gov/spark-of-love/) , delicious treats, pictures with Santa Claus, and thrilling roller coasters. For the adults, our favorite part is experiencing the magic of Christmas through the eyes of all the amazing kids. If you'd like to see the fun for yourself, check out this sweet video of the event (https://vimeo.com/1040566867) . I'm wishing you and yours all the joy and thrills this holiday season has to offer!

Best wishes,
Kathryn Barger
Chair of the Board
Supervisor, Fifth District
Meet Peanut, a charming and social four-year-old bulldog mix, and Alfie, an energetic and smart seven-year-old pug. If you'd like to open your heart and home to a new pet, consider adopting one of them from the Palmdale Animal Care Center, which is open for drop-ins Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

25 Strays of Christmas Promotion
Celebrate the 25 Strays of Christmas with discounted adoption fees of $25 now through Dec. 25! Since the holidays are the season of giving, it's the perfect time to give a new pet a loving home.
Pick your perfect pet. (https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/)
This week, I met with the exceptional young ladies of the 2025 Rose Court (https://tournamentofroses.com/about/rose-court/) , who are spending the time leading up to New Year's Day getting our communities excited for the Rose Parade (https://tournamentofroses.com/) . Each one of them is engaged in a host of academic, extracurricular, and volunteer activities that serve and strengthen our communities. Meet the Rose Court members in a short video below!
Watch the video. (https://vimeo.com/1039855326?share=copy)
Over the last 100 years, the Los Angeles County Fire Department has grown into one of the most advanced and well-respected fire departments in the world. There are 4,000 courageous and committed men and women in our department who serve our communities every day. As we celebrate L.A. County Fire’s centennial, may we honor the dedication, determination, and innovation that has always defined our firefighters and look ahead with hope for what lies ahead.
Connect with County Fire. (https://fire.lacounty.gov/)
Altadena Town Council members are deeply engaged in their community and are tireless advocates for their fellow residents. It was a privilege to administer members’ oath of office on Tuesday and to celebrate all the incredible work the council has underway.

The festivities were hosted at the Rose Bowl in partnership with the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. While I was onsite, I learned about the Rose Bowl Lasting Legacy campaign. The initiative will include eight new projects that will revitalize the stadium for the evolving world of college football, live events, and the incoming 2028 Olympic Games where the stadium will host soccer.
Collaborate with the council. (https://altadenatowncouncil.org/)
Read about the Rose Bowl's campaign. (http://rosebowllastinglegacy.com)
It was a festive and fun afternoon with Treasure Little Children for their party last weekend! Their annual toy giveaway always brings out the holiday spirit. It was especially fun to join the Rose Court to pass out raffle prizes.
Support their work. (https://www.treasurelittlechildren.org/)
This week, through a motion I authored with Chair Pro Tem Solis, our Board declared a state of emergency (https://www.facebook.com/supervisorbarger/videos/1396284365090282) for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Staffing continues to be the biggest challenge for our Probation Department. The emergency proclamation will help us bring more trained and qualified staff to Los Padrinos and discipline those who are absconding their work responsibilities. We must address these systemic issues head on and deliver the resources and reforms necessary to achieve meaningful change.
See my statement. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/barger-issues-statement-on-approval-of-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall-emergency-proclamation/)
Read the motion. (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/198568.pdf)
At this week's Board meeting, we voted to move forward with a significant transportation infrastructure improvement project for The Old Road in Santa Clarita. The project, valued at as much as $250 million, will enhance the safety, accessibility, and efficiency of this key transportation corridor, benefiting local communities, commuters, and emergency response services.
Get the details. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/l-a-county-green-lights-major-improvement-project-for-the-old-road-in-santa-clarita/)
Los Angeles County is slated to draw down $599 million from the state for homeless housing. Through the Homekey (https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/homekey?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=) program, we'll be able to expand access to sustainable housing for those who need it most, including veterans and individuals with mental health challenges. This funding will help us serve the most vulnerable—those who have nowhere else to go and need support to stay housed.
Learn more. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/l-a-county-ramps-up-efforts-to-secure-homekey-funds-for-homeless-housing/)
‘Tis the season for Enchanted at Descanso Gardens! You can enjoy and explore the magical forest of light now through Jan. 5. Plus, there are special days where tickets are reduced to as low as $10, so make sure to take advantage of those discounts.
Get tickets. (https://www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/enchanted/)
Looking for a festive and fun way to spend Christmas Eve? Bring the whole family to see 28 amazing local artists perform live at the free 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (http://holidaycelebration.org) ! Watch the show in person at the iconic Music Center (http://holidaycelebration.org) or tune in from home on PBS SoCal (https://www.pbssocal.org/) from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 24!
Enjoy the festivities. (http://holidaycelebration.org)
Readers of all ages are invited to participate in L.A. County Library (https://lacountylibrary.org/) 's Winter Reading Club! Register and log your reading hours for the chance to win great prizes. The Library has a goal for participants to read a collective 1 million minutes. Take part to help them meet this ambitious goal!
Join the club. (https://lacountylibrary.beanstack.com/reader365)
There are fantastic activities at your local park during the holiday season! Head to a Winter Wonderland (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Winter-W4_AllSites.png) or Holidays in the Park (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Holiday-in-the-Park_Flyer_English-Back-All-Sites.png) event to enjoy toy giveaways, hot cocoa and treats, crafts, music, games, photo ops, and snow (at select locations). Click the links below to find out when your local park will be hosting their festivities.
Explore a Winter Wonderland. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Winter-W4_AllSites.png)
Head to Holidays in the Park. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Holiday-in-the-Park_Flyer_English-Back-All-Sites.png)
Economic Opportunity Holiday Grants are available to assist businesses and nonprofits that are still struggling to recover from the financial impacts of the pandemic. The program is designed to support small businesses, microentrepreneurs, food industry businesses, and nonprofits with grants of either $3,000 or $5,000. Applications are open now through Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Apply here. (https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/small-business-grants/)

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