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Valley Fire, 'Meet the Patels,' Syrian rapper on refugee crisis
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Sep 14, 2015
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Valley Fire, 'Meet the Patels,' Syrian rapper on refugee crisis

The latest on the Valley Fire, new documentary about finding love as an Indian American in LA, Syrian rapper gives local perspective on refugee crisis.

A house is engulfed in flames as firefighters attempt to put it out during the Valley Fire in Seigler Springs, California on September 13, 2015. The governor of California declared a state of emergency Sunday as raging wildfires spread in the northern part of the drought-ridden US state, forcing thousands to flee the flames. The town of Middletown, population 1,300, was particularly devastated by the Valley Fire, according to local daily Santa Rosa Press-Democrat, which said the fire grew from 50 acres to 10,000 over just five hours Saturday -- before quadrupling in size overnight.
A house is engulfed in flames as firefighters attempt to put it out during the Valley Fire in Seigler Springs, California on September 13, 2015. The governor of California declared a state of emergency Sunday as raging wildfires spread in the northern part of the drought-ridden US state, forcing thousands to flee the flames. The town of Middletown, population 1,300, was particularly devastated by the Valley Fire, according to local daily Santa Rosa Press-Democrat, which said the fire grew from 50 acres to 10,000 over just five hours Saturday -- before quadrupling in size overnight.
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The latest on the Valley Fire, new documentary about finding love as an Indian American in LA, Syrian rapper gives local perspective on refugee crisis.

Valley Fire prompts quick choices for Northern California residents
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Fires are continuing to burn in Northern California, threatening homes, national forests and putting communities at risk.
Community radio station switches to full-time coverage of Valley Fire
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Displaced residents have turned to social media and smartphones for information, but for those without access to the Internet, 88.1 KPFZ is filling in the gaps.
On the Lot: 'The Perfect Guy' and 'The Visit' battle out for no. 1
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On this week's On the Lot, Rebecca Keegan of the LA Times fills us in on the latest battle at the box office.
'Meet the Patels' asks just how effective can an arranged marriage be?
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In 'Meet the Patels.' Ravi Patel explores what it's like to try out an arranged marriage after looking for love in the modern dating scene.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus seeks information on Latinos killed by police
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Recently members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus requested data from the Department of Justice regarding Latinos and the police.
I just emailed to say I love you: New study suggests digital communication isn't impersonal
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The notion that sending texts and emails is a cold and impersonal way to communicate may not be true, according to a new study.