High-Profile War Crimes Court-Martial for Navy SEAL Underway in San Diego
The trial of a Navy SEAL charged with war crimes is getting underway at the San Diego Navy base. Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is accused of killing unarmed civilians and a captured teenage ISIS fighter in Iraq in 2017. The case hinges on potentially damning evidence coming from his fellow Navy SEALs.
Reporter: Steve Walsh, KPBS
Ghost Ship Fire Defendant: There Was 'No Authority' Figure There
One of two men facing 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the Dec. 2, 2016, Ghost Ship warehouse fire took the stand Monday and testified for more than three hours about his role at the unpermitted residence and venue.
Reporter: Sam Lefebrve
Homelessness Spikes in Butte County Following Deadly Wildfire
A new report from Butte County gives a clearer picture of how many people have been pushed into homelessness since the state's deadliest fire, November's Camp Fire. The county released results from its homeless count, which takes place every two years. It shows there are an estimated 16 percent more homeless people than in 2017, and about half the homeless there report the fire affected them.
Reporter: Michelle Wiley
Controversial Judge Removed from Orange County Homelessness Case
In Orange County, a controversial judge has been removed from a lawsuit for his handling of the homeless. U.S. District Judge David Carter has been pushing cities there to provide more homeless shelters after many of them passed ordinances making it illegal to camp out. Several cities in Southern California requested his removal, alleging that he brought bias to the job.
Reporter: Jill Replogle, KPCC
California Kids Have Health Insurance But Racial Disparities Persist
An annual report shows how California stacks up against other states when it comes to the well-being of our kids. California's doing well when it comes to getting kids health insurance. But when it comes to helping families with financial stability? The state has a lot of work to do.
Reporter: Katie Orr
Venezuelans in Silicon Valley Innovate
As the situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate — with high inflation, food shortages, and limited medical supplies — more people are fleeing the country. Most ended up in Columbia, Peru, and Chile, but some landed here in Silicon Valley working for tech companies. reports, now, they’re using their skills to help the people they’ve left behind.
Reporter: Zoe Schiffer