Stories by Ben Christopher

Ben Christopher

After devastating fires, L.A. made one part of rebuilding easy. There's much more to do
By Ben Christopher

After devastating fires, L.A. made one part of rebuilding easy. There's much more to do

Ben Christopher | Jan 7, 2026, 6:36 PM UTC
While few victims of last year's fires are back in their homes, that's not unusual following natural disasters; permitting changes appear to be helping.
One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
By Ben Christopher
One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
Ben Christopher | Jul 1, 2025, 3:52 PM UTC