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Bans, Fires, and Family Legacies
This chapter explores the humorous decree by the mayor of Belcastro, Italy, which bans illness amid poor healthcare services, highlighting the community's struggles with access to medical care. It then shifts focus to the devastating effects of California wildfires, recounting the heart-wrenching loss of a family's generational home in the Pacific Palisades. Through personal narratives, the chapter reflects on the deep emotional ties to homes and the long-term impact of natural disasters on families and communities.