A team of investigative reporters, led by Julie Cart at CalMatters, catalogued the numerous concerns and threats raised by community and environmental groups and other experts in a jaw-dropping two-part series. Among the most unforgettable quotes:

“Fire officials told CalMatters that thousands of people could be trapped because of inadequate evacuation routes — yet developers continue to build resorts and housing in high-risk areas.”

You can read the full two-part series on this link. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.