Afghan Refugees Find New Life In California Desert

KQED's The California Report

Three years ago today, as the U.S military completed its pull out, Taliban forces captured Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. In the wake of that change, many Afghan refugees fled to the U.S. and California. They settled in the Bay Area, L.A. and San Diego, but some also found a new home in California’s Mojave Desert.

Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR

The Boise Fire, burning in Humboldt and Siskiyou counties, has charred more than 9600 acres, according to fire officials. The fire has led to mandatory evacuations.

Reporter: Justin Higginbottom, Jefferson Public Radio

Some California Democrats have announced a campaign to back a state proposition that would increase penalties for theft and drug crimes.

Reporter: Kristin Lam, CapRadio

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