Ferguson Wildfire Continues to Blaze
More than 21,000 acres have been consumed by the Ferguson Wildfire near Yosemite National Park. The fire is still burning and is just 7 percent contained. Firefighters continue to face hot and dry weather, and on top of that, there are rugged conditions to factor in.
Reporter: Penny Nelson
Government's New Plan Could Hasten Migrant Family Reunifications
And now an update on those children who were separated from their migrant parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. The government must identify the parents of all kids 5 and older this afternoon. It’s an interim step to meeting a court deadline to reunite all the children with their parents by next week.
Reporter: Julie Small
California Senator Unveils Legislation to Reunify Migrant Families
California Sen. Kamala Harris introduced legislation to require the federal government to immediately reunify all migrant families separated at the border in recent months. The bill, unveiled earlier this week, also requires many of the parents of separated children to be released while they pursue a legal way to stay in the United States.
Reporter: Sonja Hutson
UC Leaders to Vote Today on Tuition Decrease
University of California leaders are expected to vote today on a proposal to decrease student tuition for the first time in nearly two decades.
Reporter: Vanessa Rancaño
State Supreme Court Pulls Ballot Measure to Break Up California
An initiative to split California into three states will not appear on November's ballot, the result of an order yesterday by the state Supreme Court.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati
In Summer Heat, Activists Want National Standards For Outdoor Laborers
It's July in California and plenty of farmhands and construction workers around the state will be working outside in triple-digit heat. And by law, their bosses must offer them shade, rest and water. This is not the case in the rest of the country. This week the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen petitioned the Trump administration for a national standard based on California’s rules.
Reporter: Molly Peterson
Health Officials Brace For Whooping Cough Epidemic After Infant's Death
A baby in San Bernardino County has died of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. This is the first infant death from the disease since 2016. Public health officials say they are getting ready for the next epidemic
Reporter: April Dembosky
Alleged Russian Spy Met With Orange County Congressman
The federal indictment of a Russian spy this week is making waves in California’s 48th Congressional District, where Republican incumbent Dana Rohrabacher is facing a serious challenge from Democrat Harley Rouda.
Guest: Guy Marzorati