Los Angeles-area development approved in fire-prone zone
By BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The conflict between the need for more housing in California and the danger of building in fire-prone mountains was decided in favor of homes Tuesday as Los Angeles County supervisors approved a massive rural housing development. The supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a 19,000 home project amid a statewide housing shortage, high rents and a very visible