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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Six Months After California Wildfires, Less Than 100 Building Permits Have Been Issued in Los Angeles |
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Six Months After California Wildfires, Less Than 100 Building Permits Have Been Issued in Los Angeles |

Last updated: July 8, 2025 10:00 pm
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Slow Recovery in Southern California: A Six-Month Post-Fire Analysis

It has been six months since devastating wildfires swept through Southern California, particularly affecting areas like Pacific Palisades and Altadena, yet the rebuilding efforts seem to be moving at a snail’s pace. Astonishingly, fewer than 100 building permits have been issued during this period, prompting many residents to opt for selling their damaged properties rather than engaging in a protracted rebuilding process.

The Reality of Recovery

As predicted by Adam Carolla earlier this year, the situation on the ground reflects a troubling lack of urgency. The question remains: how can so little progress be made in the aftermath of such destruction?

According to KTLA News, prominent developer Rick Caruso has publicly criticized local politicians for what he perceives as an unacceptable delay in rebuilding efforts. Caruso, who ran against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in 2022, took to social media to highlight the bureaucracy that he claims has hindered recovery.

“Thousands of homes were destroyed, and yet fewer than 100 building permits have been issued after six months,” he noted, accompanying his remarks with a video promoting his nonprofit, Steadfast LA. “Does anyone really believe this constitutes rapid rebuilding?”

Recognizing Minimal Progress

While Caruso does acknowledge some positive steps—such as plans to bury power lines—he remains critical of government officials for prioritizing “lofty rhetoric” over tangible solutions for the affected residents.

Why does it look like there is zero recovery effort happening in the Pacific Palisades? pic.twitter.com/iXGOEMDGDy

— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) June 30, 2025

Political Distractions

Amidst the chaos, Mayor Karen Bass appears preoccupied with broader political battles, including her opposition to Trump and ICE, instead of addressing the pressing needs of fire victims. Some critics on social media have pointed out that only 1% of the victims have received permits to rebuild, questioning the effectiveness of her administration.

As Karen Bass fights ICE from deporting criminals…

Only 1% of the victims of the Palisades fires have been issued permits to rebuild.

CA Dems didn’t have water to put out the fires and now won’t give victims permits.

But she’s fighting ICE.

Communist.pic.twitter.com/rSunF5xGqz

— C3 (@C_3C_3) July 7, 2025

Governor Newsom’s Inaction

Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom finds himself similarly criticized for his perceived inaction during this crisis. The public is left wondering how these leaders continue to hold their positions amidst such glaring failures in disaster management.

See also  Trump Pressures U.K. to Release Political Prisoner Lucy Connolly — While Also Sending Team to Investigate Keir Starmer’s Free Speech Crackdown |

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