Dem-led city months behind permit approval process following wildfires

Months after devastating wildfires in Southern California, many residents remain homeless as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for the slow rebuilding process. Cal Fire reported over 12,000 structures lost and only 23 permits issued for rebuilding in Pacific Palisades, despite Mayor Bass’s efforts to expedite approvals. President Trump, who declared a national emergency and visited the area, criticized local leaders for not using emergency powers effectively, while state officials maintain that permit approval falls under the city’s jurisdiction.