Two Firefighters Critically Injured in Silverado Fire

In Southern California, The Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires have forced the evacuation of tens of thousands, and left two firefighters in critical condition with second and third degree burns. Like other recent blazes, the Silverado fire might be connected to a utility company.

Reporter: Lily Jamali, KQED

Governor Newsom Strikes Another Blow Against the Death Penalty

Three months after he was sworn into office, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a moratorium on executions in California. Now he’s trying to strike another blow against the death penalty, this time in the courtroom. 

Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio

L.A. to Test Unarmed Mental Health Crisis Response Program

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others by police, Sacramento, Oakland, and San Francisco are all exploring alternatives to cops responding to some emergencies. The City of Los Angeles has also announced a partnership with L.A. County that will test a model of unarmed mental health crisis response. 

Reporter: Robert Garrova, KPCC

GOP House Candidates Hope to Hold Onto Northern L.A. County

In northern L.A. county, the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys have become one of California’s fiercest electoral battlegrounds. Two Republicans running in the area have taken different paths to hold off challengers this fall.

Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

Faculty Diversity Gaps Persist at California's Community Colleges

This week, in collaboration with CalMatters’ College Journalism Network, we’re providing a student-centered perspective on Proposition 16. Today we hear from Marisa Martinez, a senior at Cal State L.A. about the representation gaps between faculty and students across California Community College campuses. 

Reporter: Marisa Martinez

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