Reporter Roundup: DACA, Face Masks & Wildfire Prep

On the June 18 edition of the Reporter Roundup, KPCC reporters discuss the fate of DACA, face coverings and wildfire preparations.

KPCC’s Josie Huang breaks down today’s US Supreme Court ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that starting today, nearly all Californians must wear a face covering while in public or in other situations deemed “high-risk.” Jackie Fortier has the details.

Reporter Jacob Margolis has details on how fire personnel are preparing to fight wildfires during the pandemic.

Featured reporters:

Josie Huang @josie_huang

Jacob Margolis @JacobMargolis

Jackie Fortier @JackieFortier

Mariana Dale @mariana_dale

Megan Garvey @garveymcvg

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