Destroyed homes in Pacific Palisades Courtesy photos It’s been over a month since the devastating firestorms destroyed thousands of homes stretching from Pacific Palisades to Altadena. Governor Gavin Newsom has directed a “whole of government” response to support communities and survivors. The Governor has issued 15 separate Executive Orders to assist victims. One statement from the Governor raised considerable doubt. On a cell phone from the firestorm, Gov. Newsom requested from then-President Biden, additional assistance to cover 100 percent of California’s fire management and debris removal for 180 days, up from the traditional 75 percent. A passer-by victim spotted the Governor appearing to be on his cell phone speaking with President Biden. The individual approach the Governor, angry and frustrated by lack of expedient action. Newsom sheepishly admitted to the irate victim, he was attempting to reach the president but was not successful. The optics of the President on a cell phone speaking with the former President is simply not credible. Former President Obama set a precedent in 2009 and ceased using any device as requested by the Secret Service upon his taking Office.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');In the Governor’s own words,“Since the day these firestorms ignited, my Administration has been on the ground working to get survivors the support they need. Our goal is simple: a full recovery for the people of Los Angeles as fast as possible. We’re working with communities and the Federal government to rebuild Los Angeles faster and stronger.” Among many of the victims, the Governor’s words appear to fall short of any realistic action. Equal blame and scorn is also directed to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.The Triplicate was able to contact and speak with several residents of the devastated area and business owner/ victims.All adamantly wished to remain anonymous.A family of four has no home and said,“Nothing has changed since the firestorms.”Another individual who did not suffer a loss of his home in the Palisades but was told he must secure a permit to enter the fire zone. The permit would be issued from the City of Malibu. Pacific Coast Highway has been closed and the individual was detoured around PCH, a two hour delay. The permit was valid for just two days whereupon the victim would have to renew the pass. Entry to the individual’s home was denied due to permit expiration.Two other individuals who did lose their homes to fire attempted to clear debris and begin the rebuilding process, despite the Governor’s Executive Order to make it easier to streamline construction of accessory dwelling units, allow for more temporary trailers and suspend fees for mobile home parks. Another Executive Order directed fast action for debris removal and cleanup. The Governor’s memos do not seem to reaching local staff.Authorities stopped the debris clearing from Los Angeles Mayor Bass’ environmental order to cease and desist.Both frustrated homeowners fumed over the bureaucracy at both the State and City level.Gov. Newsom did travel to Washington to meet with President Trump and members of Congress, in seeking critical disaster aid for survivors and ensuring impacted families who lost their homes and livelihoods have the support they need to rebuild and recover, while simultaneously signing legislation to make the Golden State “Trump-proof” against Federal efforts to enforce immigration law, including the President‘s plan to deport illegal alien felony criminals.Again, Gov. Newsom’s orders are apparently not being needed by on the ground staffAnother fire victim from the devastated fire zone quipped, “Newsom and Bass are incompetent, inept or insensitive to our immediate needs, and probably all three.” The saga of this disaster continues. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });