Fire Experts Use Satellites to Monitor and Understand Wildfires

As this epic fire season drags on, the state is watching for new fires from space. Satellites allow scientists and fire officials see where wildfires are, and help them understand how quickly these fires grow and what controls their growth.

Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED

Residents Protest Bankrupt Battery Plant's Contamination of East L.A.

In Los Angeles, more than 100 residents joined community activists last night to protest a troublesome battery recycling plant that polluted homes and businesses for decades. They're energized over a recent court ruling that leaves state taxpayers responsible for the rest of the cleanup bill.

Reporter: Benjamin Gottlieb, KCRW

Uber and Lyft Flood Drivers With Pro Prop 22 Ads During Shifts

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft are using in-app pop up ads to urge riders and drivers to vote for proposition 22. That ballot measure would allow companies that depend on gig workers to continue a key part of their business model: classifying workers as contractors, not employees.

Reporter: Sam Harnett, KQED

September Home Sales 20% Higher Than a Year Ago

New data from the California Association of Realtors shows homes sales in September up more than 20% from a year ago, beating a record set more than a decade ago. It’s a conundrum, as the pandemic appears to have put a damper on many parts of the economy.

Guest: ChrisThornberg, Beacon Economics

Beloved L.A. Diner Reopens With Limited Service

The coronavirus pandemic and shutdowns have been devastating for many small businesses all over CA. But in the economic wreckage, there are examples of beloved businesses that many people thought were gone for good, finding a way to reopen. 

Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, KQED

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