Jay Stark draws from his experience as a fire-impacted resident of both Maui and Pacific Palisades to opine on the rhetoric surrounding post-fire rebuilding efforts.
TPR publishes this open letter in the spirit of collaboration to begin the conversation for what comes next for ensuring impacted Angelenos can build back better without delay.
TPR shares the text of Governor Newsom's executive order waiving CEQA and Coastal Act requirements, expanding the state's anti-price gouging law, and committing to working with the Legislature to identify statutory changes that can help expedite recovery while enhancing wildfire resilience and safety.
TPR shares here CEO Stephanie Wiggins' presentation to the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation’s Governing Board on the status of Metro’s recovery.