POLITICSJul 2 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERSBen Christopher

Their town burned to the ground. Should they get a pass from California’s new housing laws?

A bill (SB 1090) seeks to exempt Altadena, California, from two housing laws (SB 9 and SB 1123) to allow fire survivors to rebuild without developer interference. Supporters argue it protects homeowners, while critics warn it may hinder rebuilding efforts by limiting housing options.

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