25% of LA County residents consider relocating after fires

A recent poll shows that nearly 25% of Los Angeles County residents are considering moving due to the January wildfires. About 9% are seriously contemplating relocation specifically because of the fires, which caused significant destruction and evacuations. Confidence in Mayor Karen Bass is low, with 41% of respondents rating her response to the fires as poor. Only 36% believe she can effectively lead the city’s recovery efforts. Rents in Los Angeles are rising rapidly, with recent data indicating increases at double the normal rate. The state attorney general's office has issued over 700 warnings to landlords suspected of price gouging.