In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires, residents in affected areas are looking to the California State Legislature for swift action to help lead the recovery effort.
Lawmakers announced they will soon introduce bills to fastrack development for accessory dwelling units so that those displaced can live on their property while they rebuild.
"This bill is more than about rebuilding structures, it's about restoring a sense of stability, dignity and hope to those who have lost so much and it is about doing it expeditiously," said Democratic Assembly member Rick Chavez Zbur of Santa Monica.
Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire and hostage deal to reunite hostages with their families and surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians
Full details of the negotiations had not been released as of press time. However, Biden took credit and cited the May 2024 deal brokered by him and Blinken.
"After 15 months of unimaginable pain, there is some hope that hostages and their families may be reunited," Assemblyman Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles) said. "Hamas began a conflict that has caused untold suffering for Israeli and Palestinian civilians. I pray this is the beginning of a better path forward."
SACRAMENTO – Democratic Caucus Chair and Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) issued the following statement today praising Governor Gavin Newsom's comprehensive plan to rebuild communities devastated by the wildfires in Southern California.