More than six years after wildfires destroyed their Malibu homes, many still struggle to rebuild

Mike and DNA Moore, residents of Malibu, have faced ongoing struggles with rebuilding their home after it was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire in 2018. Despite their strong ties to the community and commitment to rebuilding, they have been bogged down by complex government permitting processes. As their situation unfolds, they represent the broader challenges many homeowners face in Malibu, where fewer than 40% of homes lost in the fire have been rebuilt due to a combination of trauma, underinsurance, and regulatory hurdles.

More than six years after the fire, the Moores are still waiting to move into a new house. Caught in a tangle of government permitting rules...

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