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Environment

USFS Firefighter Dies While Responding To Modoc County Wildfire

July 31, 2015

A U.S. Forest Service firefighter has been found dead while on assignment battling a wildfire in the Modoc National Forest, according to officials.

State Government

Community Colleges Seek To Streamline Degree Pathway

July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr

Knowing what classes to take to finish school can be challenging. But the California Community Colleges are trying to take some mystery out of the process.

Environment

Friday Northern California Wildfire Roundup: Lowell, Wragg, Willow, Swedes

July 31, 2015

UPDATE: 6:14 p.m. Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for California because of wildfires burning throughout the state. See details on several of the northern and central California fires. Updated as new information is available.

State Government

Looking For Solutions On Banking And Marijuana

July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr

The marijuana industry is rapidly expanding. But many banks refuse to work with the businesses because of conflicts with federal law. The California Board of Equalization held a meeting today to assess the problem.

Environment

Rocky Fire Progresses, Containment At 5 Percent

July 31, 2015

UPDATED 6:23 p.m. - Officials say the Rock Fire burning in Lake County continues to progress. The blaze has scorched 18,000 acres and is 5 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place in some areas.

Environment

Forecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire Concerns

July 31, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires.

USGS Awards $4M To Boost Earthquake Early Warning Systems

July 31, 2015

(AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4 million to four universities in the Pacific Northwest and California to boost the development of earthquake early warning systems.

BART Prepares For Transbay Tube Weekend Shut Down

July 31, 2015

(AP) - Track work is shutting down the Transbay Tube for the weekend, and BART officials are warning riders to find alternate routes from the East Bay into San Francisco.

Despite Increased Visibility, Challenges Persists For Transgender Community

July 31, 2015 | Marnette Federis

Caitlyn Jenner, featured on the cover of Vanity Fair, has raised awareness of transgender issues. But for most trans men and women, life is not so glamorous. The Gender Health Center tries to help transgender individuals overcome these challenges.

Undocumented Immigration In California

Number Of Undocumented California Students Declining

July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr

California has the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. And that means thousands of undocumented children are enrolled in California schools.