By Susan Crabtree - RCP Staff
California’s relentless wildfire crisis has once again left its mark, devastating Los Angeles County with unprecedented destruction fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds and severe drought. While the political blame game intensifies, with Democrats citing climate change and Republicans pointing to policy failures, the deeper issue lies in long-standing challenges like land use and utility oversight. This teaser only scratches the surface of the complex web of factors behind these catastrophic fires. What lessons will California take away from this recurring tragedy?