Conspiracy Theories Helped Nix Proposed Housing Authority to Rebuild After LA County Wildfires

Wildfires Contributing to Rising Housing Costs in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. — As Arizona’s housing market continues to tighten, the impact of wildfires — both in-state and across the western U.S. — is becoming a growing factor in rising home prices and limited availability, experts say. A surge of new residents from California, especially in the wake of the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles earlier this year, has led to increased demand for… Source

Conspiracy theories helped nix proposed housing authority to rebuild after LA County wildfires

LOS ANGELES — This week, reality TV show star Spencer Pratt posted multiple videos on social media savaging a proposed state bill on wildfire rebuilding. In one, Pratt told his 2 million TikTok followers that he consulted an artificial intelligence…

Conspiracy theories thwart rebuilding plan after L.A. County wildfires

After a social media uproar based on misinformation, a proposal to create a new housing authority to help rebuild after January's wildfires fails to pass in the state Legislature.