USFS Firefighter Dies While Responding To Modoc County Wildfire
July 31, 2015
A U.S. Forest Service firefighter has been found dead while on assignment battling a wildfire in the Modoc National Forest, according to officials.
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Community Colleges Seek To Streamline Degree Pathway
July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr
Knowing what classes to take to finish school can be challenging. But the California Community Colleges are trying to take some mystery out of the process.
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Friday Northern California Wildfire Roundup: Lowell, Wragg, Willow, Swedes
July 31, 2015
UPDATE: 6:14 p.m. Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for California because of wildfires burning throughout the state. See details on several of the northern and central California fires. Updated as new information is available.
Looking For Solutions On Banking And Marijuana
July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr
The marijuana industry is rapidly expanding. But many banks refuse to work with the businesses because of conflicts with federal law. The California Board of Equalization held a meeting today to assess the problem.
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Rocky Fire Progresses, Containment At 5 Percent
July 31, 2015
UPDATED 6:23 p.m. - Officials say the Rock Fire burning in Lake County continues to progress. The blaze has scorched 18,000 acres and is 5 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place in some areas.
Forecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire Concerns
July 31, 2015 | Ed Joyce
The weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires.
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USGS Awards $4M To Boost Earthquake Early Warning Systems
July 31, 2015
(AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4 million to four universities in the Pacific Northwest and California to boost the development of earthquake early warning systems.
BART Prepares For Transbay Tube Weekend Shut Down
July 31, 2015
(AP) - Track work is shutting down the Transbay Tube for the weekend, and BART officials are warning riders to find alternate routes from the East Bay into San Francisco.
Despite Increased Visibility, Challenges Persists For Transgender Community
July 31, 2015 | Marnette Federis
Caitlyn Jenner, featured on the cover of Vanity Fair, has raised awareness of transgender issues. But for most trans men and women, life is not so glamorous. The Gender Health Center tries to help transgender individuals overcome these challenges.
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Undocumented Immigration In California
Number Of Undocumented California Students Declining
July 31, 2015 | Katie Orr
California has the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. And that means thousands of undocumented children are enrolled in California schools.
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