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American Focus > Blog > Politics > TEN MONTHS AFTER THE FIRES: Only TWO Reconstruction Permits Have Been Issued in Malibu, California | The Gateway Pundit | by Mike LaChance
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TEN MONTHS AFTER THE FIRES: Only TWO Reconstruction Permits Have Been Issued in Malibu, California | The Gateway Pundit | by Mike LaChance

Last updated: October 2, 2025 12:31 am
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TEN MONTHS AFTER THE FIRES: Only TWO Reconstruction Permits Have Been Issued in Malibu, California | The Gateway Pundit | by Mike LaChance
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It has now been ten months since the devastating wildfires ravaged southern California, particularly Malibu, where more than 700 structures were destroyed. So far, local authorities have managed to approve just two (yes, you read that right—TWO) reconstruction permits. How can this be? What do the officials in California do all day?

This situation evokes Adam Carolla’s prescient warnings following the fires. Many of his forecasts have, unfortunately, proven to be accurate. His insights are worth revisiting.

Hot Air elaborates:

Malibu Lost 720 Structures in the Fire; Yet Only 2 Permits Have Been Granted.

Let’s cast our minds back to January 2025, an era when promises flowed from the mouths of every Los Angeles politician, from city council members to the governor himself. They pledged to expedite the rebuilding process for those affected by fires that, according to many, stemmed from policies they enacted.

Of course, all those assurances were more bluster than substance. In a state where sunshine is as guaranteed as a politician’s promise, the ongoing reality tells a different story. The fallout has seen promises unmet, with only two out of 720 destroyed structures receiving the necessary permits to initiate reconstruction—just as many had predicted.

The Los Angeles Times captures the crux of the issue:

The sluggish pace of rebuilding has unleashed a political storm in Malibu, culminating in the resignation of the city’s volunteer rebuilding “ambassador.” His parting words suggested that Mayor Marianne Riggins and others in leadership ought to “consider gracefully stepping down.”

This turmoil arises from what residents characterize as unreasonably burdensome rebuilding requirements. Out of the nearly 720 properties that were lost, only 69 have seen any initial plan approval, leaving a mere two with actual building permits that would allow construction to commence.

During a recent meeting, the ex-rebuilding ambassador, Abe Roy, expressed his dismay, labeling the issuance of only two permits in almost ten months as “an abomination by any standard.”

The situation is alarming enough that individuals like Roy are calling for a complete overhaul of leadership.

“I’m convinced our society would benefit immensely if everyone who votes Democratic at the national level opted for Republicans at the local level.”

This sentiment echoes a pervasive displeasure with the current state of governance, as voters in Los Angeles do not seem to hold elected officials accountable. pic.twitter.com/dMG2d1ny1u

— Will O’Neill (@RealWillONeill) October 1, 2025

If Los Angeles were a corporation, its leadership team would have faced termination long ago. It’s hard to fathom how Karen Bass, Gavin Newsom, and the rest of the city council can remain in their positions while the community languishes in bureaucratic inertia. It’s a manifest failure, plain and simple.

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Mike LaChance has been a keen observer of politics and higher education since 2012, contributing to notable platforms such as Legal Insurrection, the Gateway Pundit, Daily Caller, and others—making him quite the authoritative voice in these matters.

You can email Mike LaChance here, and read more of Mike LaChance’s articles here.

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