Tuesday Morning News Fix
Summary
This KQED News Fix covers the costly Timber and Plaskett fires in Monterey County and a new bill to vet teachers for misconduct following a KQED-ProPublica investigation. It also details California’s lawsuit against Amazon for alleged advertising surcharges and reports on a fatal night canoeing incident at Tomales Bay. Finally, the episode highlights San Francisco’s ongoing struggle with drug overdose deaths.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and show overview
Monterey County fires cost and terrain challenges
Bill to vet teachers for misconduct history
California sues Amazon over ad surcharges
Fatal night canoeing incident at Tomales Bay
SF community mourns overdose deaths
Sign-off, credits, and closing sponsors
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