Wildfire Management and Leadership Failures

This chapter examines the critical failures of California's local leadership during devastating wildfires, emphasizing the urgent need for effective disaster management. The discussion critiques systemic issues like inadequate infrastructure and poor policy decisions that exacerbate crises, while acknowledging the bravery of first responders. The chapter also touches on the hope for a change in leadership with an upcoming presidential inauguration, contrasting it with the current state of governance in California.