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A new poll shows the devastating January fires have reshaped how LA thinks about wildfire safety.

According to reporter Liam Dillon, a survey from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies

finds that 80% of voters say homes should be built with more fire resistant materials, even if it means higher costs.

And 70% want to restrict new construction in fire-prone neighborhoods.

And it's not just those watching from the sidelines.

Many who lost their homes support these changes too.

Voters are also pushing for more funding for fire departments and support for

expanding high-density housing in safer areas. Nonetheless, state and local officials haven't

made any decisions on new building rules just yet, but public pressure is building fast.

Katie Porter is officially in the race for California governor in 2026.

Reporter Seema Mehta writes that the former Orange County Congresswoman launched her campaign

Tuesday, adding even more heat to an already crowded Democratic field.

She's positioning herself as a fighter, vowing to push back against Trump's policies.

Her entry could shake up the race, especially with former Vice President Kamala Harris still undecided on a run.

Porter made waves in Washington, grilling big banks, clashing with party leaders like Nancy Pelosi,

and carving out a brand as a tough,

single mom politician. With strong fundraising and a passionate base, Porter's bid for governor

promises to be a fight. Altadena resident Jared Franz and his family were lucky their home

survived the Eaton fire, but he says dealing with

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