Lake County Residents Hit By New Round of Fire Evacuations
The Jerusalem Fire that ignited Sunday is burning about an hour north of the Napa Valley and has caused mandatory evacuation orders for some Lake County residents. Cal Fire has had to shift firefighters from the nearby Rocky Fire to fight the new Jerusalem Fire, currently at 6,000 acres with no containment.
Lawsuit Demands Disclosure of English Language Learner Data
The State of California is required to track the number of students in each school still struggling with English after more than six years. A lawsuit filed yesterday claims education officials should make that information to anyone who wants it.
Reflection and Celebration Mark 50th Anniversary of Watts Riot
Fifty years ago today in South Los Angeles, the Watts riots began. The riots spanned over six days. More than 30 people died and nearly 4,000 were arrested. Residents who lived through those troubled times say a lot has changed. Police and community relations are better, but the neighborhood still faces many challenges.