California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Sunday that temporarily suspends environmental regulations to fast-track rebuilding efforts amid ongoing wildfires. The governor expressed optimism that L.A. will be ready to host back-to-back global sports events, including the Olympics.
In an interview with NBC News, the governor said he is focused on immediate needs but also "thinking three weeks, three months, three years ahead." The new executive order will fast-track rebuilding by "eliminating any [California Environmental Quality Act] requirements" and modifying California's Coastal Act, which is designed to protect and manage the state's 1,100-mile coastline by minimizing development impacts.
