As tens of thousands of Californians faced evacuation orders and power outages amid intensifying wildfires in recent weeks, the industry of punditry cranked into gear. California, cowed by high housing costs and increased threats of fire because of climate change, was over. We also checked in with John Thill, a resident of Santa Rosa who lost his home and business two years ago in the Tubbs fire, to hear about his rebuilding process. AdvertisementAnd we detailed a big move by local governments in Southern California to plan for future growth in already developed coastal areas rather than in the Inland Empire — a decision motivated in part by climate concerns. “ Gimme Shelter ,” a biweekly podcast that looks at why it’s so expensive to live in California and what the state can do about it, features Liam Dillon, who covers housing affordability issues for the Los Angeles Times, and Matt Levin, data and housing reporter for CALmatters .

Source: Los Angeles Times November 18, 2019 18:11 UTC