Crews continue battling fires burning across the West, in what’s been a bad start to the fire season. Wildfire smoke is spreading from coast to coast in the US, fueled by heatwaves, drought and climate change.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
PROGRAM #10459 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Toxic Wildfire Smoke Spreads.

Crews continue battling fires burning across the West, in what’s been a bad start to the fire season. Wildfire smoke is spreading from coast to coast in the US, fueled by heatwaves, drought and climate change. Experts predict the fire season will worsen during the fall. Where are the hotspots? How to prepare for a wildfire and an evacuation? What to do in days of high pollution from toxic wildfire smoke? In more news, a recent study found that exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of dementia.

Guest: Dr. Lucia Abascal, Public Health Physician, California Department of Public Health, Director’s Office, San Francisco, CA.

Covid Summer Spike. Communities across the country are seeing a spike in Covid cases, approaching record high for a summer surge. Meanwhile, vaccines are in short supply. How to play it safe during the Covid summer spike. On other news, as the COVID-19 and influenza viruses spread, they change. These mutations help viruses avoid humans’ natural immune response and the protection provided by vaccines. That’s why influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are regularly updated. Are updated vaccines safe and effective? How to stay up to date?

Guest: Dr. Trinidad Solis, Deputy Health Officer, Fresno County Department of Public Health, Fresno, CA.

Cabalga y Vota. Horse riders are galloping down the streets in rural towns in the San Joaquin Valley to encourage Latinos to show their power, take an active role in the election, make their voice be heard, and register to vote.

Guest: Norberto Gonzalez, California State Director, Poder Latinx, Tulare, CA.

Photo: CAL FIRE/Facebook

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