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The Washington Post reports Trump is disappointed in the number of current arrests and wants officials to detain between 1,200 and 1,500 people a day, a significant increase. Now to Los Angeles. Though several fires are still burning, Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom are eager to start the process of rebuilding.

The Washington Post reports Trump is disappointed in the number of current arrests and wants officials to detain between 1,200 and 1,500 people a day, a significant increase. Now to Los Angeles. Though several fires are still burning, Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom are eager to start the process of rebuilding.

The Washington Post reports Trump is disappointed in the number of current arrests and wants officials to detain between 1,200 and 1,500 people a day, a significant increase. Now to Los Angeles. Though several fires are still burning, Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom are eager to start the process of rebuilding.

They've reduced some bureaucratic hurdles, so things like building permits are issued more quickly instead of taking years. But the L.A. Times reports it's not quite that simple to just start rebuilding. L.A. will need to consider how to deal with its pre-existing housing shortage and future threats of fires. L.A. Times reporter Doug Smith told us how one former city analyst put it to him.

They've reduced some bureaucratic hurdles, so things like building permits are issued more quickly instead of taking years. But the L.A. Times reports it's not quite that simple to just start rebuilding. L.A. will need to consider how to deal with its pre-existing housing shortage and future threats of fires. L.A. Times reporter Doug Smith told us how one former city analyst put it to him.

They've reduced some bureaucratic hurdles, so things like building permits are issued more quickly instead of taking years. But the L.A. Times reports it's not quite that simple to just start rebuilding. L.A. will need to consider how to deal with its pre-existing housing shortage and future threats of fires. L.A. Times reporter Doug Smith told us how one former city analyst put it to him.

Some urban planners say this time around, the city needs to seriously consider leaving more space between homes, planting vegetation that's capable of absorbing embers, and creating more common spaces in neighborhoods. A study that examined the town of Paradise in Northern California after the 2018 Camp Fire found adopting some of those tactics could reduce fire risk in the new community by 75%.

Some urban planners say this time around, the city needs to seriously consider leaving more space between homes, planting vegetation that's capable of absorbing embers, and creating more common spaces in neighborhoods. A study that examined the town of Paradise in Northern California after the 2018 Camp Fire found adopting some of those tactics could reduce fire risk in the new community by 75%.

Some urban planners say this time around, the city needs to seriously consider leaving more space between homes, planting vegetation that's capable of absorbing embers, and creating more common spaces in neighborhoods. A study that examined the town of Paradise in Northern California after the 2018 Camp Fire found adopting some of those tactics could reduce fire risk in the new community by 75%.

Beyond fire safety, the other big issue is how to make sure there's enough housing for everyone who needs it.

Beyond fire safety, the other big issue is how to make sure there's enough housing for everyone who needs it.

Beyond fire safety, the other big issue is how to make sure there's enough housing for everyone who needs it.

The city's zoning laws have historically favored single-family units. In fact, over 70 percent of residential land is zoned only for single-family use. And just last fall, the city's planning commission voted to keep protections in place for single-family housing zones. But there is a state mandate that requires L.A.

The city's zoning laws have historically favored single-family units. In fact, over 70 percent of residential land is zoned only for single-family use. And just last fall, the city's planning commission voted to keep protections in place for single-family housing zones. But there is a state mandate that requires L.A.

The city's zoning laws have historically favored single-family units. In fact, over 70 percent of residential land is zoned only for single-family use. And just last fall, the city's planning commission voted to keep protections in place for single-family housing zones. But there is a state mandate that requires L.A.

to plan nearly half a million new homes by 2029, which is why some see this moment as an opportunity.

to plan nearly half a million new homes by 2029, which is why some see this moment as an opportunity.

to plan nearly half a million new homes by 2029, which is why some see this moment as an opportunity.

There's also the question of how L.A. will afford the cost of rebuilding. Some estimates have put the total economic loss at over $250 billion, and that number is sure to go up with fires still burning. California has a reserve fund for emergencies like these. And it's asking the federal government for assistance.

There's also the question of how L.A. will afford the cost of rebuilding. Some estimates have put the total economic loss at over $250 billion, and that number is sure to go up with fires still burning. California has a reserve fund for emergencies like these. And it's asking the federal government for assistance.