As Makeshift Camp Fire Shelters Close, Another Chance For Authorities To Check A Shifting List Of The Missing
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November 19, 2018
Another House Win Caps Democratic Rout In California
(AP) — Democrat Gil Cisneros captured a Republican-held U.S. House seat in Southern California, capping a Democratic rout in which the party picked up six congressional seats in the state.
November 19, 2018
Frustration, Chaos As Camp Wildfire Recovery Drags On, Death Toll Climbs To 79
(AP) — While bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines, rain in the forecast could complicate the search for victims of the Camp Fire. Authorities said Sunday 79 people have died, and 699 are still missing.
November 19, 2018
Paradise Mayor Jody Jones Reflects On Camp Wildfire Devastation
Mayor Jody Jones joins Insight to share her experience in Paradise after the Camp Fire, including President Donald Trump's visit this weekend.
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November 19, 2018
Trump, Brown And Newsom Tour Wildfire Devastation In Paradise
Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps a visit to the Camp Fire area by President Donald Trump, Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov.-elect Newsom.
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November 19, 2018
Photographing Fire: Justin Sullivan On Covering California’s Natural Disasters
Getty Images photojournalist Justin Sullivan has taken some of the most striking images of the megafires plaguing California in recent years, including the Camp Fire in Butte County. He’ll join us by phone to discuss his experience covering fires.
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November 19, 2018
Political Junkie Ken Rudin Recaps Trump’s Disaster Response
Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins to discuss the politics of the day, including President Donald Trump’s visit to the Camp Fire burn area.
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November 18, 2018
California Offers Safe Space For Firefighters To Work Through Stress And Trauma
With wildfires now a year-round problem in California, officials are adding emotional support to the services they provide to the firefighters in the field.
November 18, 2018
Jerry Brown Signed $1 Billion In Wildfire Prevention—And None Of It Applies To The Fires This Year
The complex negotiations that produced the new $1 billion law aiming to protect California from wildfires left a glaring gap for 2018 fire damage.
November 17, 2018
What Are You Thankful For? Let Us Know So We Can Share Your Story.
On the eve of Thanksgiving during Excellence in Jazz, Gary Vercelli will be sharing stories from listeners about gratitude. What are you thankful for? Share your story with us and the CapRadio community.
Handshakes And Kind Words From Trump, Brown And Newsom, Touring Wildfire Damage
President Donald Trump has toured the damage from the most devastating wildfire in California history with two of his most vocal critics: Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom.
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Paradise Mayor Jody Jones says her town is ready to rebuild. CapRadio's Ben Adler recaps President Donald Trump's California visit. Getty Images' Justin Sullivan on photographing fires. Political Junkie Ken Rudin on Trump's disaster response.
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