California law targets predatory developers after wildfire

· Climate · United States

A new California law aims to stop what officials call predatory developers from moving into Altadena, a community devastated by last year's Eaton Fire. Residents rebuilding after the blaze have watched the neighborhood change around them.

Why it matters：As climate-driven wildfires displace more communities, rules on who can buy and rebuild in affected areas are becoming a key test of how disaster recovery balances property rights with protecting existing residents.

Key points

  • The law addresses development in Altadena after the Eaton Fire.
  • Residents describe a neighborhood transformed since the fire.
  • Officials frame the measure as a response to predatory developers.

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