Firefighters Brace For 'Critical 24-Hour Window' As Winds Pick Up In California The Kincade Fire has burned more than 75,000 acres in Northern California, while another blaze is 5% contained in Los Angeles. Gusty conditions will make the job even tougher for firefighters. Colin Dwyer
California Governor Declares Emergency In Counties Hit By Kincade And Tick Wildfires In Sonoma County, the Kincade Fire has engulfed 22,000 acres. And in Los Angeles County, a fire that spans nearly 4,300 acres threatens homes in Santa Clarita. Paolo Zialcita
California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals. Colin Dwyer
Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues. Paolo Zialcita
Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California The Trump administration threatens to cut federal highway dollars for California over air pollution. Jeff Brady
White House To Revoke Waiver Allowing California To Set Its Own Emissions Standards The end of the state's Obama-era waiver is seen by many as the latest move to undo a years-long push to produce more fuel efficient cars. Scott Neuman
California Lawmakers Advance Bill To Redefine And Protect Gig Economy Workers The bill, which passed the state Senate and is expected to become law, limits the kinds of workers who can be classified as contractors. It has vast implications for companies such as Lyft and Uber. Colin Dwyer
Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway. Kirk Siegler
Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department. Steve Inskeep
New California Law Says Police Should Kill Only When 'Necessary' The legislation is a response to police killings of unarmed black men such as Stephon Clark. But critics say it doesn't go far enough. Bill Chappell