Civic leaders in the region believe that side efforts are necessary to rebuild after the wildfires. They just can’t settle on ...

And, crucially, they lack true independence. Gov. Newsom has directed the Los Angeles water and public works departments to review why hydrants ran dry, which hampered firefighting efforts.

As the Director of Homeless Initiatives at FCI, Szlasa focuses primarily on projects in Los Angeles. FCI’s broader scope also encompasses areas like disease prevention and the future of work ...