Kqeds The California Report

Trump Administration Rejects State's Petition for Wildfire Relief The Trump Administration has rejected California’s petition for a federal disaster declaration and relief funds in the aftermath of several recent wildfires, including the devastating August Complex Fire, the biggest wildfire in state history.  Oakland, Portland Sue Over Use of Federal Agents at Protests The City of Oakland is challenging the Trump administration's authority to send federal law enforcement to respond to protests.  Reporter: Nina Thorsen, KQED  Civilian Watchdog Group Demands L.A County Sheriff Resign The civilian watchdog group overseeing LA. County’s Sheriff’s Department has released an unanimous resolution demanding that the county’s sheriff, Alex Villanueva, resign immediately. Newsom Releases Recommendations for Police Response During Protests New recommendations that aim to make demonstrations more peaceful are out. Tensions between police, protestors and journalists have been especially high since demonstrations broke out