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    Governor Newsom may expand California’s 'red flag' law

    Governor Gavin Newsom is staring down the barrel of some bills that seek to expand the state’s so-called “red flag” laws. But there's debate on whether such laws are effective or whether they infringe on individual freedoms.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 16, 2019 • 1 min read

    Governor Gavin Newsom is staring down the barrel of some bills that seek to expand the state’s so-called “red flag” laws. But there's debate on whether such laws are effective or whether they infringe on individual freedoms.

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    When wildfire training becomes an all-hands-on-deck emergency
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    2. 9:34Governor Newsom may expand California’s 'red flag' lawYou’re reading this
    3. 18:28The push for a tribal park in San Juan Capistrano
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Phil Ting

      State assembly member

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      Julia Schleimer

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    When wildfire training becomes an all-hands-on-deck emergency
    1. 0:00For forest firefighters, training plans can change in a split second
    2. 9:34Governor Newsom may expand California’s 'red flag' lawYou’re reading this
    3. 18:28The push for a tribal park in San Juan Capistrano
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