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In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind program, L.A. city and county building officials will use artificial intelligence to assist with permitting for rebuilding after January’s wildfires. The ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the launch of an artificial intelligence-driven software system aimed at accelerating building permit approvals for communities recovering from the devastating ...

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Central Lyon Fire Protection District will begin open burning on Nov. 1, pending weather conditions. This decision aligns with fire safety protocols and mirrors burn permit restrictions in place by ...

President Trump has announced an executive order to allow victims of the Los Angeles wildfires to rebuild without dealing with "unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive" permitting requirements. The ...