This Week In Los Angeles | April 18th

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Sean Eubanks
April 18, 2025

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IN THE NEWS

After 75 Days, Los Angeles Issues Only Four Permits for House Reconstruction

Seventy-five days after devastating wildfires ravaged Los Angeles, particularly the Pacific Palisades area, the city has issued only four building permits for homeowners to rebuild or repair their properties. The fires, which destroyed or damaged over 6,000 homes, prompted Mayor Karen Bass to issue an executive order in January 2025 to expedite the permitting process, aiming for approvals within 30 days of application submission. Despite these efforts, the slow pace of permit issuance has sparked significant frustration among residents and local officials.

The first permit was issued on March 5, 2025, for repairs to a fire-damaged home near Rustic Canyon, with three additional permits following, two for full rebuilds. City officials, including Mayor Bass, have established one-stop permitting centers and waived certain fees to ease the process. Governor Gavin Newsom also issued a state executive order suspending environmental and coastal permitting requirements to speed up reconstruction. However, with only four permits approved out of thousands needed, progress remains sluggish.

The Latest Episode Of The SBRBN Podcast Drops Today @ 11:45AM

On This episode of The SBRBN Podcast, Scottie & Tallie, dive into a range of hot topics. They break down the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the stock market, including a 125% tax rate on Chinese imports, and debate the realities of tariffs and market manipulation. The hosts also discuss a new California bill extending bar hours to 4 AM, weighing its potential benefits and drawbacks for LA nightlife.

INTO THE WEEKEND

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