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Dec. 13, 2024

Dear Friends,

Three new mental health care programs for our Antelope Valley communities are coming soon! We broke ground this week on the sorely-needed High Desert Crisis Residential Treatment Program, Children and Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Mental Health Hub. The three programs will be housed in two new buildings and will expand services by 400% in the AV. Currently, the nearest available programs are over 50 miles away at Olive View Medical Center in Sylmar, so this effort will ensure critical and timely care for our North County communities. The project was funded through a grant from the State called the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/supervisor-barger-reacts-to-state-awarding-43m-to-behavioral-health-capital-projects-in-the-antelope-valley/) . At nearly $45 million, this project received the largest funding award in the entire County. I'm excited that these new programs will be available by the end of next year to serve those who need
it most. Antelope Valley residents deserve comprehensive care in their community.

Best wishes,
Kathryn Barger
Chair of the Board
Supervisor, Fifth District
Meet Lily, a sweet and friendly one-year-old German Shepherd, and Skitters, a playful and active five-month-old tabby kitten. 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/)
Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane was bustling with excitement for the 104th annual tree lighting! This street, which so many residents drive down every day, is transformed into a truly amazing display of color. It’s a good reminder that there is beauty all around us in our everyday lives. I encourage you to see it for yourself this holiday season!
Read about this beloved tradition. (https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-12-05/la-christmas-tree-lane-holiday-tradition-altadena-volunteers)
Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena (https://www.bgcpasadena.org/) on your new and improved Mackenzie-Scott Clubhouse! My office was proud to allocate $135,000 toward the project to give these kids an updated space in Northwest Pasadena that they deserve. I was glad to join their team and their partners at Panda Cares (https://www.pandacares.org/) on Thursday to celebrate the renovations.
Get the details. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/barger-funds-boys-girls-club-of-pasadena-clubhouse-renovation-celebrates-completion/)
The County has more than 200 commissions that share their unique perspectives and expertise to inform our Board of Supervisors' policies and programs. I was excited to join some of our commissioners on Monday as they connected with one another to offer insight about their respective commissions, including children and family services, public safety, infrastructure, social services, workforce development, consumer affairs, and so much more.
Apply to be a commissioner. (https://bos.lacounty.gov/services/commission-services/)
Happy retirement to my friend Jackie Goldberg! From her incredible legacy on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education to her time on the Los Angeles City Council and State Assembly, she's always prioritized justice, access, and support for students just as she did when she was a teacher. We met when we were both children and family services deputies, Jackie with Supervisor Molina and me with Supervisor Antonovich. Her dedication to uplift young people across the County has always been unwavering.
Learn more. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/l-a-county-board-of-supervisors-chair-kathryn-barger-honors-jackie-goldberg-for-decades-of-public-service/)
At this week's Board meeting, we officially designated renowned abolitionist Owen Brown's gravesite in Altadena as a historic landmark. This is an opportunity to honor Brown’s life and contributions and also recognize the unwavering efforts of the community members and organizations, like Altadena Heritage (https://altadenaheritage.org/) and the Altadena Town Council (https://altadenatowncouncil.org/) , who fought to preserve his legacy.
Get the details. (https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/renowned-abolitionists-gravesite-in-altadena-becomes-l-a-county-historic-landmark/)
Our Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (https://hrc.lacounty.gov/) released the newest Hate Crime Report this week and the data is sobering. While its findings are discouraging, it provides us with a call to action to prevent future crimes, stand up for the values that unite us, and create a County where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
Read the report. (https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/0234f496-d2b7-00b6-17a4-b43e949b70a2/600d7f30-4ad4-44c0-a5f7-0bcea2b95ea9/2023%20Hate%20Crime%20Report_FINAL.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawHJeuFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTh4tUkizVq0jd6NjGgvTyIazYN6UibKZN_RKPZgYxhrFt8kXo9jRmsYUw_aem_iTg9-W3VcmPUNy9n08hk8g)
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!
Get tickets. (http://holidaycelebration.org)
Living in Los Angeles County means you can swim all year long! Enjoy six of our County pools throughout the winter months. The Everybody Swims program is open on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Lap swim is available Monday through Friday from 6 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. Water exercise classes are Monday through Friday at 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Learn to swim classes and youth teams are also available. Check the link below for details and to reserve your spot.
Register here. (https://parks.lacounty.gov/aquatics/)
There are fantastic activities coming to your local park for 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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