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Valley Fire At 17,565 Acres And 11% Contained As Firefighting Efforts Continue, State Data Shows San Diego County Regressing In Fight Against COVID-19, Rooftop Solar and Energy Storage Units Could Help During Emergency Blackouts

Valley Fire At 17,565 Acres And 11% Contained As Firefighting Efforts Continue, State Data Shows San Diego County Regressing In Fight Against COVID-19, Rooftop Solar and Energy Storage Units Could Help During Emergency Blackouts

KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS Public Media

September 9, 202045m 6s

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Show Notes

In total, the fire has destroyed 20 homes and 17 other structures and resulted in two minor injuries to firefighters CalFire said. Plus, State data released Tuesday shows San Diego County is regressing in its fight against COVID-19. The county is perilously close to slipping into the "widespread" tier like much of the rest of the state. And with the threat of blackouts back in the news, some people now have questions about whether it's worth getting solar panels and energy storage batteries. Plus, a group of VA psychologists across the country have formed race-based stress and trauma support groups for veterans of color. Finally, La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW, or Without Walls, Festival moves online with “Portaleza.”