The Brief
- Newsom’s executive order aims to speed up the rebuilding efforts in LA and help prevent future fires.
- The order would help expedite the rebuilding of utility and telecommunication infrastructure.
LOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Thursday aimed at quickly rebuilding Los Angeles and finding ways to prevent future wildfires.
What’s in the executive order
What we know:
According to his office, the executive order suspends permitting and review requirements which will accelerate the rebuilding process for Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades following the deadly and destructive January wildfires.
The order would expedite the process of repairing and replacing electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunication infrastructure and would also speed up the process of “undergrounding” utility equipment.…