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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: 75 Days After the Palisades Fire, Only Four Building Permits Have Been Issued
Description: The Pacific Palisades fire burned more than 6,800 structures, both homes and businesses. Clearly, the rebuilding process is going to take a while for many families even if insurance covers the losses. What should not take a long time are permits for people who lost everything to get started. Indeed, Mayor Karen Bass vowed to streamline the process and made a big show when the first permit was issued.