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Story summary
- The rebuilding effort in Los Angeles is lagging, with 34 homes built in 15 months after January 2025 wildfires.
- Fewer than half of nearly 10,000 destroyed properties have applied for rebuilding permits, with variation in applications by area.
- Compared with Santa Rosa, Los Angeles shows slower rebuilding progress.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom's office issued orders to expedite the process, but local officials control permit approvals.
