Jan 10, 2025

Displaced when housing is already strained

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How the LA County wildfire wreckage might further stress the area's already tight housing market. Plus, DOGE's 2025 resolutions.

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by Amy Scott

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What do the LA fires mean for the county housing shortage?

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It takes most Californians at least two years to rebuild after a fire, according to a Redfin analysis. Above, the remains of townhomes destroyed by the fire in Altadena.

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Depths (Pt. I) Yumi Zouma

Hold Me Up (Thank You) Khruangbin

Around You Wiobui

Rain Jonti

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer

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