A group of independent experts is pushing for California to establish a dedicated oversight body to manage reconstruction efforts after devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The panel argues that a centralized authority could streamline the often chaotic and slow recovery process, ensuring communities rebuild more efficiently and safely.

Editor’s Note: Wildfires leave more than just charred land—they create bureaucratic tangles that slow down rebuilding. This proposal highlights the growing recognition that disaster recovery needs better coordination, especially in fire-prone areas like L.A. If implemented, it could mean faster, more organized relief for affected residents, but it also raises questions about who gets control—and how well it’ll actually work.