Over 2.5 million acres burned in wildfires throughout California last year.

And with climate change and drought conditions continuing this year, state and federal firefighters are in the midst of another rough season. 

KCBS Radio news reporter Alice Wertz says the head of the U.S. Forest Service believes partnerships are critical in knocking down fires. 

Over 2.5 million acres burned in wildfires throughout California last year.
And with climate change and drought conditions continuing this year, state and federal firefighters are in the midst of another rough season. 
KCBS Radio news reporter Alice Wertz says the head of the U.S. Forest Service believes partnerships are critical in knocking down fires.

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Retail sales remained just about the same last month, as many people continue trying to find cheaper options amid inflation continuing to squeeze finances. 

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with Giacomo Santangelo, an economics professor at Fordham University.

Retail sales remained just about the same last month, as many people continue trying to find cheaper options amid inflation continuing to squeeze finances. 
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Melissa Culross and Eric Thomas spoke with Giacomo Santangelo, an economics professor at Fordham University.

What the latest retail numbers say about how consumers are handling inflation

GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney has become a central part of the GOP opposition to former President Donald Trump and that may have cost her her place in Congress.

Liz Cheney officially conceded the primary election in her home state of Wyoming yesterday to a Trump-endorsed candidate who had been projected to edge her out.

For more on Liz Cheney's defeat in her home state, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Melissa Culross spoke with Katie McNally, assistant professor of political science at Eckerd College in Florida who studies Congress and authored the book "Representing the Disadvantaged: Group Interests and Legislator Reputation in U.S. Congress."

GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney has become a central part of the GOP opposition to former President Donald Trump and that may have cost her her place in Congress.
Liz Cheney officially conceded the primary election in her home state of Wyoming yesterday to a Trump-endorsed candidate who had been projected to edge her out.
For more on Liz Cheney's defeat in her home state, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Melissa Culross spoke with Katie McNally, assistant professor of political science at Eckerd College in Florida who studies Congress and authored the book "Representing the Disadvantaged: Group Interests and Legislator Reputation in U.S. Congress."

Liz Chaney ousted by Trump-backed candidate in landslide defeat

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed today by President Biden, put billions of dollars toward an array of issues, including climate change.

And some of those funds are making their way to Bay Area tech companies specializing in the environment.

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby and Bret Burkhart spoke with Stephen Lassiter, Policy Director at Sunrun, a Bay Area Solar Energy Service Provider and the recipient of some of those funds.

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed today by President Biden, put billions of dollars toward an array of issues, including climate change.
And some of those funds are making their way to Bay Area tech companies specializing in the environment.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Megan Goldsby and Bret Burkhart spoke with Stephen Lassiter, Policy Director at Sunrun, a Bay Area Solar Energy Service Provider and the recipient of some of those funds.

State and federal partnerships crucial in tackling California fire season

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