Soberanes Fire Shaping Up to Be State's Biggest This Year
The massive Soberanes wildfire burning south of Monterey has grown to more than 40,000 acres, destroyed more than 50 homes and killed one person since it broke out 11 days ago. It's presented some familiar challenges -- and a few surprises -- to the firefighters trying to stop it.
New State Initiative Could Help All Foster Parents
Foster children tend to do better when cared for by grandparents, aunts or other relatives -- but California hasn't made it easy for such arrangements. That's because relatives typically don't get the same financial help as other foster parents.