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Three Dead and a Dozen Missing in Massive North Complex Fire


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Three Dead and a Dozen Missing in Massive North Complex Fire

Driven by high winds the North Complex fire in Butte County exploded across more than 230,000 acres over the last two days. It’s claimed the lives of three people and 12 are reported missing. The blaze also brings back painful memories for the residents of Paradise.

Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED

Clearer Skies Above the Bay Area Mean Worsening Air Quality

Californians woke up yesterday to deep orange skies that conjured up images of the apocalypse or another world. Today, the air is expected to look more normal, but that doesn’t mean the air quality is better.

Reporter: Lily Jamali, KQED

Three Firefighters Injured as Blaze Claims Fire Station

The people at greatest risk when it comes to wildfires are the firefighters on the front lines. Earlier this week, while trying to protect a fire station, 14 firefighters were injured in the Dolan Fire in Monterey County near Big Sur.

Volunteer Fire Chief Draws on Faith When Delivering Bad News

Firefighters do more than battle blazes. Sometimes they have deliver bad news. The volunteer fire chief of one mountain town is uniquely suited to doing just that.

Reporter: Kerry Klein, Valley Public Radio

Turnout is Higher in California Counties that Vote-By-Mail

In less than a month, counties will begin mailing every voter a ballot. It's part of California’s shift to vote-by-mail in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a dozen counties that already send every voter a ballot, could provide clues for how this year’s election will play out.

Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

New Laws Aim to Keep Smaller Businesses Afloat With Tax Breaks

Governor Newsom signed several bills into law on Wednesday aimed at helping small businesses recover from downturns related to the coronavirus pandemic. Two new laws are designed to help smaller businesses stay afloat with tax credits and exemptions.

Facebook Faces Ongoing Scrutiny Over Hate Speech

A coalition of more than forty civil rights groups are calling for Facebook’s public policy chief in India to step down. This comes a day after a software engineer resigned over the company's mishandling of hate messages and conspiracy theories.

Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED

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