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The drought in California, in its fifth consecutive year, has created conditions ripe for wildfires. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts "above normal" fire potential through September for portions of California, Nevada and Idaho.

State Government

Community Leaders Call For Peace After Violence At California Capitol

June 30, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Sacramento community leaders came together Thursday to call for peace and non-violence in the face of hate. The gathering was in response to a protest that turned violent at the state Capitol.

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State Government

Blog: Lawmakers Send Package Of Gun Bills To Governor Brown

June 30, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford

A wide-ranging package of gun control measures could become law in California as soon as Thursday.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

CapChat: Guns, Guns, Guns

June 30, 2016

This week on Capitol Chat, the topic of conversation is guns. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us in the studio to talk about what's trending as far as gun control in the state Capitol.

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State Government

Second Grocery Bag Measure Eligible For November Ballot

June 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

Californians were already set to vote this fall on whether to uphold the statewide plastic bag ban that Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law in 2014. Now, the Secretary of State’s office says a related measure has also qualified for the November ballot.

Health Care

Lawmakers Urge Rejection Of California Immigrant Health Push

June 29, 2016

(AP) — Congressional Republicans from California are urging President Barack Obama's administration to reject the state's request to sell insurance policies to undocumented people through its health insurance exchange.

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Environment

'Roadkill Report' Shows Deadliest Spots For Wildlife In California

June 29, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A new report shows there are certain highways in California that are "hot spots" for wildlife-vehicle collisions.

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State Government

Teacher Tenure Bill Stalls In California Legislature

June 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

An effort to extend the length of time it takes California teachers to earn tenure drew bipartisan opposition Wednesday as it fell short in a legislative committee.