Los Angeles Wildfires
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A Los Angeles-area developer gives advice on rebuilding after the fires
Feb 7, 2025
Waleed Delawari of Delawari Investment Group shares some of the lessons he's learned on what rebuilding a home might look like after the LA fires.
One of LA's only lesbian bars had to close because of the fires. Here's how they hope to reopen.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 6, 2025
Kai Ryssdal spoke with the co-owners of the Ruby Fruit about seeking outside financial investment and how they hope to grow the business.
For California's formerly incarcerated firefighters, finding a full-time job requires time and money
Jan 31, 2025
But two of them have started nonprofits to help others navigate the process.
Marketplace's David Brancaccio on community, loss and rebuilding in Altadena
Jan 31, 2025
"Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio and his wife lost their new home to one of the fires that ravaged Southern California recently. Here's what they've learned about rebuilding in the aftermath.
California insurance commissioner on navigating the insurance maze after LA's fires
by
Nova Safo
and Erika Soderstrom
Jan 17, 2025
"We're never going to get to affordability if we don't get insurers back into California. And the way we do that is by bringing down the risk," said Ricardo Lara, the California Insurance Commissioner.
For public good, not for profit.
"It's been a bad dream": What one Altadena renter is facing after her home burned
Claire Contreras, an elementary school teacher, reflects on the challenges of trying to find long-term places to stay after losing her home.
Insured losses from LA's fires could be upwards of $30 billion, industry trade rep says
by
Nova Safo
and Ariana Rosas
Jan 15, 2025
The fires in Los Angeles "could make this the costliest insured loss due to wildfires in history globally," said Karen Collins with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.