Supervisor Barger announces ``Safer at Home`` Public Health OrderTo prevent further spread of COVID-19, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, held a press conference to announce the “Safer at Home” public health order, signed by L.A. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis to take effect today. Barger was joined by L.A. County Department of…

Los Angeles County Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 update - March 19, 2020The following report is a high level summary of the L.A. County Emergency Operation Center’s COVID-19 disaster response. Please share this information with your family, fellow residents, municipal, state & community partners. Click Here to view Incident Update

COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials - March 18, 2020LA County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis join the LA County Departments of Public Health, Health Services, Office of Emergency Management and Office of Education to provide an update on new developments regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response and answer questions from the press. March 18, 2020 For more…

Financial resources for residents impacted by COVID-19The Department of Public Social Services is aware of the financial impact that the Coronavirus is having on the health and financial well-being of County of Los Angeles residents, leaving thousands unemployed or underemployed.  The department has provided the below resources to help residents who may be experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic: IF YOU…

LA County Library offers temporary digital library cardDue to COVID-19 precautions, all of LA County Library’s 86 locations are currently closed to the public through March 31, 2020. Due dates for borrowed materials have been automatically extended, no late fines will be assessed, and customers can return materials when the Library reopens. In an effort to make access to all…

Disaster Assistance Loans now available to LA County small businesses economically impacted by COVID-19The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Offering support and disaster relief is a critical government function,” stated Kevin McGowan, Director of the…

LA County Public Health Issues Order to Prohibit Group Events and Gatherings, Require Social Distancing Measures and the Closure of Certain BusinessesLOS ANGELES – Today the Los Angeles County Health Officer (Health Officer) issued an order to prohibit all indoor and outdoor, public and private events and gatherings within a confined space, where 50 or more members of the public…

COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials - March 16, 2020 LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joins the LA County Departments of Public Health, Health Services and Office of Emergency Management to provide an update on new developments regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response and answer questions from the press. March 16, 2020 For more information about County closures, cancellations and…

Supervisor Barger Announces Further Closures, Updates and PrecautionsTo prevent further spread of COVID-19, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced additional precautions on Monday for all cities and unincorporated communities throughout Los Angeles County. All bars, clubs, theaters, entertainment centers, and fitness centers are ordered to be closed until further notice. Restaurants will be…

Los Angeles County buildings to close Monday as officials ramp up efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 Los Angeles County will close all of its buildings to the public effective Monday, March 16, as a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced Sunday. The announcement comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom directed…