Since the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena in January, not a single building permit for an impacted homeowner was finalized even though more than 1,500 properties are ready for rebuilding, a Los Angeles County official said Monday.
As LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and City Councilmember Traci Park toured the Altadena area Monday, they acknowledged that restoring the once vibrant neighborhoods has met roadblocks and significant delays.
“To be candid, I am not satisfied with the pace today,” said Barger. “No building permits have been issued. That’s totally unacceptable.”…