State agencies in California and Nevada are urging Californians impacted by the mass shooting in Las Vegas to apply for financial assistance for medical expenses, counseling, and other costs. Capital Public Radio's Sally Schilling has more.

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Ken Vincent review some of the Inland Empire's top news stories this week, including: - Redlands is mourning six-term councilwoman Pat Gilbreath, who died last week; - The Las Vegas mass shooting brought up painful memories for survivors of the San Bernardino mass shooting in 2015; - Ontario International Airport has a new CEO and a new airline serving it, and; - Two Cal Baptist students have been identified as the

As of this morning, the wildfires fires devastating areas of several Northern California counties have now exceeded the death toll of what was for more than 75 years the deadliest fire in California history. And as Capitol Public Radio's Randol White explains, fire management leaders are concerned the situation could get worse as we head into the weekend.

California could soon allow companies developing autonomous vehicles to test them on public roads without a driver or even a steering wheel. And as Capital Public Radio's Daniel Potter reports, new proposed rules also set a path for driverless cars coming to the public.

11:00AM THURSDAY UPDATE: The Canyon Fire 2, which has been burning in the Anaheim Hills this week, is now 60 percent contained at just over 9,200 acres. There are more than 1600 firefighters battling the Canyon Fire 2, along with with 255 engines, five bulldozers, 13 helicopters, and five air tankers. Favorable weather yesterday (Wednesday) - and expected again today - is giving fire authorities hope that they’ll have full containment of the Canyon Fire 2 by Saturday. In the following audio

This edition begins with Rick Dulock in conversation with Collette Lee, Director of The Riverside Arts Acadamy. Then it's Lillian Vasquez speaking with Timothy Jones - co-host, along with Iris Hill, of Hidden Hikes, which just saw it's premiere on KVCR-TV. The show wraps up with David Fleming and RW Enoch, founder of The Urban Renewal Project, a band out of LA infusing Soul, R&B and Rap & Hip Hop with the swing and sound of Big Band jazz.

12:oo NOON WEDNESDAY UPDATE: The Canyon Fire 2 burning in the Anaheim hills is as of this morning (Wednesday) now 45 percent contained at 8,000 acres. Most residents evacuated due to Canyon Fire 2 were cleared to return to their homes last night. Canyon Fire 2 continues to burn but is no longer threatening Anaheim neighborhoods. A solid containment line has been created along the eastern edge of communities near the 241 Toll Road, and firefighters are hoping to use favorable weather over the

The popular mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, is considering a run for governor of California. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

Sonoma and Napa Counties have been hit hard by unforgiving wildfires that continue to ravage Northern California. As Capital Public Radio's Julia Mitric reports, it's too early to guage the economic toll on the region's famed wine industry.

U.S. Senator from California Dianne Feinstein has announced she'll seek her fifth full term in office. Feinstein listed gun violence, climate change, health care, and immigration as key reasons for her re-election bid yesterday (Monday). She'll likely once again be the favorite, but her decision to run has stirred unrest from within her own party. Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford reports.