Kathryn Barger, LA County Supervisor, is in the news for her role in managing recent wildfires and emergency responses in California.
Los Angeles County is seeking approval for an $828 million settlement addressing 400 lawsuits of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities from 1959 to 2023. The county is reviewing claims for fraud amid allegations of payouts for filing claims, with a broader investigation into thousands of claims and potential fraud. The story highlights ongoing legal and financial challenges.