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After Wildfires, Immigrant Families Benefit from Unique Citizens’ Fund
Nearly two months after the catastrophic forest fires that devastated more than 9,000 homes and buildings in Northern California, an alliance of organizations established a million-dollar fund to help thousands of migrant workers and their families who lost their homes and jobs.
California Wildfire Recovery.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 PROGRAM # 8211 12:00 PM PT California Wildfire Recovery. Thousands of refugees in Northern California survived the wildfires and now are facing new challenges. Rising housing costs are reaching new levels, with rents soaring and many renters being evicted. Meanwhile, cleaning crews are working around the clock in the massive cleaning of […]
Firestorms: One Month Later. Also, Puerto Rico Still in the Dark.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 PROGRAM # 8200 12:00 PM PST. Firestorms: One Month Later. One month after the devastating North Bay fires, authorities are in the middle of the “largest wildfire clean up in California history.” Local reporters and officials provide a report on the risks posed by toxic ashes that can contaminate the water during […]
The Worst Firestorms. Also, Puerto Rico Aid Threatened.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 PROGRAM # 8178 12:00 PM PST. The Worst Firestorms. Massive firestorms continue raging in Northern California. Several communities have been destroyed, tens of thousands evacuated, and hundreds have been hospitalized. Public officials and reporters provide the latest news on the state of the wildfires, the areas under evacuation orders and those where […]
(Español) Vecindario que se quemó en Santa Rosa, exento de regulaciones contra incendios
(Español) Lo sucedido en Coffey Park fue sorprendente para sus residentes, pero no así para los científicos que analizan las causas de estos destructivos incendios, pues más bien los ven como “un evento raro, pero predecible, que ha expuesto fallas en la forma en que se mide y mitiga el riesgo de incendios en California”
Devastating Fires in California Leave Many Homeless and Facing Uncertainty
The devastation caused by more than 15 forest fires in northern California is growing in what has become one of the worst disasters in state history. Thousands of homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands of residents evacuated.
Firestorms: The Evacuees. Also, Milk with Dignity. Also, Las Vegas: Racial Undertones.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 PROGRAM # 8176 12:00 PM PT Firestorms: The Evacuees. More communities are being evacuated as wildfires continue raging in Northern California. Homeless, unemployed and uninsured, working families at evacuation centers face now an uncertain future. A reporter covering the disaster area tells their story. This programa also includes information about resources for […]
Firestorms, Quakes and Preparedness. Also, Puerto Rico Hurricane Crisis.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 PROGRAM # 8175 12:00 PM PST. Firestorms, Quakes and Preparedness. California is being hit by some of the worst firestorms in the state history. In Sonoma and Napa, 21 have died, hundreds are in the hospital, thousands of homes are destroyed, and tens of thousands have been evacuated. Analysts also comment on […]
Immigration Edition. Also, Fires Still Raging.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 PROGRAM # 8174 12:00 PM PST. Immigration Edition. An analyst comments on Trump’s immigration principles that threaten to derail Dreamers legislation. An attorney gives advice for those who didn’t renew their DACA permit in time and start losing protections. Also, members of Congress talk about two bills recently introduced in the House. […]
(Español) Estado de emergencia en Napa y Sonoma, 13 muertos por incendios hasta ahora
(Español) Los bomberos se hallaban limitados y la tardanza de aviones de irrigación fue por las dificultades de maniobra dada la densidad del humo.