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flag Malibu’s slow wildfire rebuilding, with only two permits issued for 720 destroyed homes, has sparked outrage and political fallout.

flag As of October 1, 2025, Malibu has issued only two building permits for the 720 structures destroyed in January’s wildfires, sparking outrage and the resignation of rebuilding ambassador Abe Roy, who called the pace “an abomination.” Despite promises to speed up permitting, residents face complex, costly requirements and slow reviews, with 69 projects approved only in initial planning stages. flag The city is seeking over $13 million in FEMA reimbursements for public infrastructure damages and hazard mitigation funds, but recovery remains stalled. flag Political tensions grow, with calls for Mayor Marianne Riggins to step down, as frustrations mount over bureaucratic delays and uneven rebuilding patterns, including faster recovery in middle-class areas elsewhere in California.

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