As Senate returns Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over coronavirus relief funding; Wildfires scorch 2 million acres in California, hundreds rescued from Sierra National forest

Published: Sept. 8, 2020, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nAs Senate returns Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over coronavirus relief funding.\nPresident Donald Trump campaigns in Florida, signs offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium.\nWildfires scorch 2 million acres in California, hundreds rescued out of Sierra National Forest.\nLightning caused fire threatens giant sequoias and mountain residents in southern California.\nGovernor Gavin Newsom eases coronavirus restrictions in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties.\n\nPhoto by the National Guard on Twitter.\nThe post As Senate returns Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over coronavirus relief funding; Wildfires scorch 2 million acres in California, hundreds rescued from Sierra National forest appeared first on KPFA.