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Federal Shutdown Threatens California Wildfire Recovery Efforts

10/3/2025

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Story summary

The federal shutdown threatens funding for U.S. workers, contractors, and California wildfire programs.
In Northern California, a nonprofit plans prescribed burns but fears shutdown-related funding cuts.
Malibu's rebuilding is slow; only 69 of 720 structures approved.
Mayor Marianne Riggins cites process flaws amid shortages; Rebuilding ambassador Abe Roy resigned; the city opens a one-stop Rebuild Center.

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Story summary

The federal shutdown threatens funding for U.S. workers, contractors, and California wildfire programs.
In Northern California, a nonprofit plans prescribed burns but fears shutdown-related funding cuts.
Malibu's rebuilding is slow; only 69 of 720 structures approved.
Mayor Marianne Riggins cites process flaws amid shortages; Rebuilding ambassador Abe Roy resigned; the city opens a one-stop Rebuild Center.