Despite growing concerns about the delta variant and what it means for the pandemic, there are some positive signs when it comes to the U.S. economy. And one Bay Area economic leader is optimistic about the recovery, and hopes changes in the job market remain in place.

Guest: Mary Daly, President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank

Major wildfires across Northern California are threatening several communities. The conditions were not as bad on Wednesday as they had been earlier this week, but the Caldor and Dixie fires continue to burn large swaths of land.

Guest: Scott Rodd, CapRadio

In the city of Visalia in Tulare County, one hospital is reporting its highest number of COVID-19 patients since February.  As of earlier this week, Kaweah Health was reporting nearly 100 COVID-positive patients, which is a third of the entire hospital’s capacity.

Reporter: Kerry Klein, Valley Public Radio

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