Caldor Fire Updates / Remembering Roseville Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee / Local Afghanistan Resettlement / ‘Rolling Through California’ And Help For First Responders

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Insight with Beth Ruyak

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Updated at 11:17 a.m. As the firefight continues against the Caldor Fire, we get an update on strategy and the outlook as we continue to face a red flag warning. The City of Roseville held a community vigil honoring the life of Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee, who lost her life in an airport explosion in Kabul.  Plus, we take a look at how local efforts to help refugees who managed to make it out of Afghanistan. Finally, we discuss the new song “Rolling Through California.” Today's Guests Capt. Keith Wade with Sacramento City Fire Department and CapRadio reporter Scott Rodd update us on the Caldor Fire burning in El Dorado County The city of Roseville remembers Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, killed in an airport explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, while assisting with the US withdrawal of Afghanistan.  Kerry Ham with World Relief Sacramento, and Dr. Amira Kotb with Refugee Enrichment & Development Association Center of Sacramento (REDA), update local efforts for Afghan refugees.  Grammy Award Winning Artist, Fantastic Negrito joins us to discuss his new song, “Rolling Through California,” and his collaboration with Defy: Disaster to help first responders. Resources Here's some information on how to support the Afghan emergency housing initiative and REDA's effort to expand its mental health program.