Gavin’s Red Tape neighborhood
Cartoon published 02/05/2026
California’s Pacific Palisades suffered devastating wildfires just over one year ago, and one would think they’d be well into the rebuilding stage. Instead, there has been no or slow progress due to insurance, financing, and red tape. Long-awaited reconstruction has been delayed, causing frustration amongst residents. Despite good weather, the landscape remains burned and the property owners are burnt out.
