Border Crisis: Family Separations Continue

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COUNTDOWN TO NOVEMBER

Only 97 days left until the November election, and it’s been a pretty chill summer for the two guys running for the US Senate in California.

Everyone’s been laser-focused on the wild presidential race, and we should find out soon who Kamala Harris is eyeing for VP.

CALIFORNIA RACE

But what about the Senate showdown here in California? Can Steve Garvey take on Adam Schiff in a heavily blue state like California and convince voters that he is their choice come November 5? Both men are vying for the open seat to replace the late Dianne Feinstein in the Senate.

A not-so-official online poll by KTLA 5 News shows Garvey leading Schiff, but again, this appears to be just for kicks. Besides, the fall debate schedule hasn’t been released yet and both men have been keeping a relatively low profile.

We’re curious—what do you think about this race and the candidates?

BORDER CRISIS: FAMILY SEPARATIONS STILL HAPPENING

Even though President Biden pledged to stop the practice of separating migrant families at the border—something his team criticized the Trump administration for—a new study shows it’s still happening.

CBS Sacramento reports that UCLA’s latest research has found the practice is ongoing.

COLON CANCER BREAKTHROUGH

Big news for Palo Alto-based Guardant Health: the FDA approved the company’s blood test to screen for colorectal cancer.

Who can take it

The blood test called “Shield” was approved for people aged 45 and older with an "average risk" of colon cancer.

Background

• Shield detects colorectal cancer by detecting DNA shed by tumors in blood samples.

• Results take about two weeks

• It’s already commercially available, but FDA approval will help broaden availability and insurance coverage.

• Colonoscopies are still considered the gold standard for screening.

MASSIVE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE

The Park Fire has been burning for more than a week now across Northern California, becoming the fifth-largest wildfire in state history.

We found out today that crews from as far south as San Diego are being deployed to help fight this far.

Quick Catch Up

🚨The fire has burned more than 383,000 acres, as of Tuesday morning.

🚨It’s 14% contained.

🚨More than 100 buildings have been destroyed.

🚨Portions of Butte, Tehama, and Shasta Counties remain under evacuation orders

🚨Fortunately, no one has been killed or injured.

🚨The Butte County public health officer has declared a local health emergency because of the hazardous materials found in ash and debris from the fire.

🚨More than 5,300 personnel are fighting the fire.

🚨Police said the fire was deliberately started last week by a man who pushed a burning car down an embankment in a local park in Butte County. The suspect said it was an accident.

HOT TAKES

🚨  OCEANSIDE HOME INVASION: A homeowner shot and killed an intruder who she said broke into her home and threw a rock and a stick at a male resident inside a bedroom.

🚨 AMAZON RULING: Federal officials have ruled that Amazon is responsible for faulty or unsafe products sold by third parties on its website and app.

🚨 IPHONE AI: Apple has launched Apple Intelligence, a significant software upgrade for Siri on iPhones. But what does this mean for the average iPhone user?

🚨 JOLIE-PITT SON INJURY:  Pax Jolie-Pitt, the 20-year-old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, reportedly suffered a head injury after crashing his e-bike into the back of a car in LA.

GOLDEN STATE GLOW

🌴 An Encinitas skater just made history as the first Olympic medalist from San Diego in Paris! Jagger Eaton snagged the silver in men's street skateboarding. And Nyjah Huston won Bronze, he’s from Davis. Let’s run it back in LA 28, fellas. 🛹✨👏🏻

 🗓THIS DAY IN CALI-HISTORY

On this day in 1932, amidst the throes of the Great Depression, the Summer Olympics blazed to life in Los Angeles. Chosen by default as the host city, with no other contenders, the games saw participation from just 37 countries. Los Angeles later dazzled the world again by hosting the Olympics in 1984 and is set to make history once more in 2028.

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