Two months ago in January, comedian Adam Carolla predicted that the rebuilding process after the California wildfires would be a nightmare because of the progressive policies in the state. He said it would be near to impossible to get a building permit.
It has now been 75 days since the fires. How many building permits have been issued for Pacific Palisades? FOUR. Not 400, not 40. FOUR.
It looks like Adam Carolla pretty much called this one, doesn’t it?
ABC 7 in Los Angeles reports:
Low number of permits issued for rebuilding homes after Palisades Fire is ‘concerning’: Councilwoman
More than two months after the Palisades Fire, only four permits had been issued as of Monday for homeowners to rebuild their properties — a low figure that one Los Angeles city councilmenber said was “concerning.”
Residents in the Palisades Fire zone are trying to figure out how to move forward, but there are several obstacles in the way — including the city’s permitting process and L.A.’s looming budget deficit.
People gathered at a City Council committee hearing Monday to try to get answers, but more concerns are being raised as the city tries to rebuild from the devastating fire.
“We want to get going,” one Palisades resident said at the meeting, held on the Westside.
“The blessing here is that we have been given an opportunity to show the world how you do disaster relief and rebuilding effectively,” said Jessica Rogers, president of the Pacific Palisades Residents Association.
Here’s the video report:
ABC 7: Only Four Permits Issued 75 Days After California Wildfires Burned 6,000+ Homes in Pacific Palisades pic.twitter.com/gYG93HFtno
— Alexandra Datig | Front Page Index (@alexdatig) March 25, 2025
Thousands of homes were destroyed by these fires. At the rate they’re going, these neighborhoods should be rebuilt in about 40 to 50 years. And meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is spending his time doing a podcast. California desperately needs new leadership.
