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California Fires: 3 More People Killed As Blazes Rage In Wine Country

Smoke rises over a vineyard as the Glass Fire burns this week in Calistoga, Calif. Noah Berger/AP hide caption

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California Fires: 3 More People Killed As Blazes Rage In Wine Country

September 29, 2020 • Gusty winds on Monday helped the Zogg and Glass fires to multiply in size. Winds eased overnight, raising hopes that firefighters could make progress containing the blazes.

Law Enforcement Officials Argue Rural Homeless Services Worsen Problem

Buckshot Cunningham lived without housing for years before he moved into a small cottage at Hope Village, a shelter run by the nonprofit Rogue Retreat in southern Oregon. April Ehrlich/Jefferson Public Radio hide caption

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Law Enforcement Officials Argue Rural Homeless Services Worsen Problem

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January 21, 2020 • Rural homelessness in Oregon isn't as visible as its urban equivalent, but it's a major problem. Even when money is available, local officials say providing resources could make the problem worse.

Law Enforcement Officials Argue Rural Homeless Services Worsen Problem

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Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 6

Homes leveled by the Carr Fire line the Lake Keswick Estates area of Redding, Calif., on Friday. Noah Berger/AP hide caption

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Death Toll In Northern California's Carr Fire Rises To 6

July 28, 2018 • The massive wildfire in Shasta County that's forced the evacuations of at least 38,000 people is only 5 percent contained. In Yosemite, the Ferguson Fire has killed a second firefighter.