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Creek Fire Survivors Face Challenges In Moving Forward

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Liz Lawrence says she has spent a lot of time in reflection – and therapy – since she and her two daughters survived the Creek Fire. (Phot By: Kerry Klein/KVPR)

Three Years Of Recovery And Healing For Survivors Of Creek Fire

Three years ago, the Creek Fire was finally contained.  It remains California’s fifth largest blaze, after destroying nearly 400,000 acres and hundreds of homes in the Sierra Nevada east of Fresno.  The three years since have been a time of healing and recovery – especially for those involved in a high-stakes rescue the first weekend of the blaze.
Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR 

Cost Of Imprisoning Someone In California Sees Major Uptick

California has been closing prisons to save money. But the state’s spending  90% more per year on each prisoner kept locked up than it was a decade ago.  That’s according to a new analysis from CalMatters. 
Reporter: Nigel Duara, CalMatters

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