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Monday January 13, 2025 Under the golden yet oppressive Californian sun, Hussein Mohamud Bulow finds himself contemplating the menu at his quaint Somali eatery tucked away in southern Los Angeles. It's hard not to notice the weight on his shoulders as he wistfully recalls better days before the thick shroud of smoke and ash from the encroaching wildfires turned life topsy-turvy. These blazes have painted a rather grim picture, discouraging Angelenos from venturing out for a meal and leaving local business owners, like…