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Kamala Harris Headlines California Rally As Democrats Link Recall To National Battles

September 8, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

The Vice President campaigned against the upcoming recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom during a visit to the Bay Area onWednesday. Democrats are linking the outcome of the recall to national issues like reproductive and voting rights.

Environment

With Wildfires Come Lawyers, But Past Survivors Have A Message: Buyers Beware

September 8, 2021

Attorneys in the fast-growing wildfire litigation industry are racing to recruit victims of fires ravaging parts of Northern California, and they're promising to take on a familiar target: PG&E.

Nearly 30 Afghan American Students From Sacramento County School District Still In Afghanistan

September 3, 2021 | Randol White

About 27 Sacramento County Afghan American students may still be in Afghanistan. San Juan Unified School District's Melissa Bassanelli spoke with Randol White about efforts to get in touch with these students in the Taliban-held country.

Environment

Climate Change Makes Megafires Like Caldor Fire In Lake Tahoe ‘Worse’

September 3, 2021 | Manola Secaira

Conversations around the massive wildfires plaguing California have evolved substantially the past few years. Researchers say rising temperatures will only increase conditions that fuel these catastrophes years to come.

California State Of Mind | Episode 38

Can California Continue to Grow the World’s Food Without Reliable Water?

September 3, 2021

California is known for innovation, but some say more is needed to address its drought-ridden future – especially when it comes to the state’s agriculture industry. California’s Food and Ag Secretary Karen Ross shares some ideas.

Environment

Fire Crews See A Window To Gain Control Of Caldor Fire As Winds Decrease, Humidity Edges Higher

September 2, 2021 | Scott Rodd

Some evacuation orders have been downgraded or lifted in western El Dorado County.

Health Care

California’s Community Colleges Divided On Vaccine Mandates For Students

September 2, 2021 | Ed Fletcher | Janelle Salanga

Students returning to California’s publicly-owned four-year college and university campuses this fall will be required to show proof of vaccination. Most students attending community college in the state won’t have the same safeguard.

PolitiFact California

No, California Program Designed To Help Voters With Disabilities Isn’t A ‘Security Concern’ As Recall Candidate Larry Elder Suggested

September 2, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Elder promoted a claim without evidence that the program has sparked security concerns because it allows people to download a ballot. Election and disability rights experts rejected that claim.

Several California Public School Students Are Still Trapped In Afghanistan

September 2, 2021

The San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, Calif., says officials believe some of the district's students have been able to leave since the U.S. evacuation ended Tuesday.

Environment

Q&A: School Starts In Less Than A Week In Plumas County, Families Who Lost Homes In The Dixie Fire Living In Hotels, Cars

September 2, 2021

School starts in less than a week in Plumas County, and families who lost their homes in the Dixie Fire have nowhere to go and are now living in hotels and cars. Those who do have homes are returning to frequent power outages and more.

Environment

Devastating Fires Could Damage Lake Tahoe’s Iconic Blue Waters

September 1, 2021

Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires, although it may be temporary. The damage could last years, but its extent depends on how much burns and releases soot into its famous blue waters.

Not Enough Subs: California Schools Face Severe Teacher Shortage

September 1, 2021

Long underpaid and underappreciated, substitute teachers are key to keeping schools open this year. But a shortage of subs has created another layer of chaos to this pandemic school year.

State Government

Some California Democrats Voting ‘No’ On The Recall — If They Have To

September 1, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

Surveys have shown Republican voters are more engaged on the recall than Democratic voters. Polling experts say that could make the race much closer than originally expected. But will it really?

State Government

Wildfires Have Displaced Thousands Of El Dorado County Voters. If You’re One of Them, Here’s How You Can Still Participate In The Recall Election.

August 31, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Displaced El Dorado County voters can request a new mail ballot by email or phone. They can also pick one up at the county’s ‘pop up vote centers’ at evacuation centers.

Environment

How To Track Caldor Fire Evacuations And Help People Evacuated

August 31, 2021 | Janelle Salanga

As the Caldor Fire grows, here’s what you need to know about evacuations, evacuation centers and resources for evacuees.

Photos: Crews Battle Caldor Fire In Christmas Valley

August 31, 2021 | Andrew Nixon

As the Caldor Fire crossed Echo Summit into Christmas Valley, here’s what it looked like on the ground.

Watch Live: Biden Delivers Remarks After The Last U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan

August 31, 2021

President Biden will address the nation on his decision to pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by Aug. 31. He is being criticized for leaving before all Americans were evacuated.

Environment

Here Are The National Forests In California That Are Closed Through Sept. 17

August 30, 2021

The United States Forest Service announced it is closing all of California's national forests to the public starting Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The closure is in place until Sept. 17 but could be extended.

Jazz

Interview: Saxophonist Mindi Abair In Her Own Words

August 30, 2021 | Gary G. Vercelli

Saxophonist Mindi Abair is a two-time Grammy nominee who has worked with artists as diverse as Duran Duran, Lalah Hathaway, the Backstreet Boys and Aerosmith.

Roseville Marine Sergeant Among U.S. Troops Killed In Kabul Suicide Bombing

August 29, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Nicole Gee graduated from Oakmont High School in 2016. She was described as a “hometown hero,” by her former principal.