Jiovanni Lieggi

EDUCATION October 12, 2022

Teachers forced out of profession by high inflation, nearly stagnant salaries

Teachers are being forced out of the profession amid rising costs of rent and inflation in big cities, but one California school might have a solution to keep them in the classroom.

US July 26, 2022

Oak Fire in California grows to 18K acres, the state's largest wildfire of 2022

The Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa, California, grew to more than 18,000 acres and is only about 16% contained as it destroys buildings and forces people to evacuate.

California June 29, 2022

Passport application appointments scarce, leading to months-long waits

Millions of people are applying for passports, leading to long wait times for some. Some passport agencies have no open appointments for almost ninety days.

California June 24, 2022

California is training the next generation of firefighters – and they’re all women

Firefighting is a male-dominated field. But teenage girls in California are training to become firefighters at a camp hosted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

GREAT OUTDOORS May 20, 2022

National parks prepare for millions to visit this summer; some now require reservations

Millions of people visit Yosemite every year and the demand to visit national parks has risen. It's caused the overcrowding to get worse, and visitations are reaching record numbers.

California May 13, 2022

California elementary school student shared Skittles-like cannabis candy at recess, officials say

A California elementary school fourth-grade student shared cannabis-infused candies with other students, officials revealed.

Border security May 6, 2022

California’s drug cartel crisis fueling national fentanyl epidemic

California has become a shipping hub for cartels to set up shop and distribute drugs. Some believe it's because of weak drug laws in the state coupled with the access to major highway systems and the proximity of the border.

Wildfire April 26, 2022

Fire season off to dangerous start with almost 1 million acres already burned

A city in California is calling in unusual helpers to take care of weeds and grass for fire season.

Border security April 11, 2022

Texas agencies preparing for wave of illegal immigrant crossings in late May

Over the next six weeks, members of the Texas National Guard will be running training exercises at the U.S. - Mexico border to help prepare for what officials are calling, a possible mass migration event when Title 42 expires in May.

Ukraine March 28, 2022

California National Guard's relationship with Ukraine spans decades, now shifting to remote aid

The California National Guard has had a working relationship with the Ukrainian military since the Soviet Union dissolved in the early 1990's.

Drugs March 11, 2022

US fentanyl sales fueling Mexican cartel war; more guns, drugs seized at border

More Americans than ever before are dying because of fentanyl, and agents with Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations say the Mexican cartel could be partly to blame.

Ukraine February 25, 2022

Communities gather to show support for Ukraine: 'People are thinking of how not to die tomorrow'

Ukrainian Americans protested Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Sacramento.

Trials February 17, 2022

Prosecutors open door for possible reduced sentence for ex-cop convicted of manslaughter

State prosecutors are recommending just over 7 years of Prison time for ex-cop Kim Potter.

Coronavirus January 20, 2022

Hospital systems squeezing city resources amid COVID-related staff shortages, creating longer wait times

From police officers to paramedics, emergency service departments across the country are struggling to stay fully staffed because of COVID-19. But there's another major issue departments are dealing with: “Wall time” which according to officials, is only making things worse and making wait times even longer.

Trials December 21, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Jury deliberates for second day in case over shooting death of Daunte Wright

The panel of jurors chosen to determine the fate of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter resumed its deliberations for a second day on Tuesday in the manslaughter trial for the ex-cop.

Minneapolis-St. Paul December 20, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Jury begins deliberations for former cop charged in shooting death of Daunte Wright

A Minnesota jury on Monday deliberating manslaughter charges against former Minneapolis-area police officer Kim Potter for the April 2021 shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

Minneapolis-St. Paul December 20, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Jury to be sequestered while deliberating charges in shooting death of Daunte Wright

The jury tasked with determining the fate of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will be sequestered once deliberations begin on Monday after both sides deliver their closing arguments.

Minneapolis-St. Paul December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Jury hears testimony from Daunte Wright's mother, officer who Potter was training

The highly anticipated trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting of Daunte Wright, began Wednesday with testimony from both Wright’s mother and the officer who Potter was training during the deadly traffic stop last April.

Wisconsin November 18, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Identity of mysterious 'jump kick man' revealed

The man known as "jump kick man" during the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is 39-year-old Maurice Freeland, defense attorneys revealed to Fox News on Thursday.

Trials November 16, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse verdict watch: Accused Kenosha shooter randomly picks 12 jurors to deliberate

KENOSHA, Wis. – Seven women and five men, including one person of color, have been randomly selected to decide the fate of accused Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooter Kyle Rittenhouse. 

Trials November 11, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Defense rests its case, jury expected to begin deliberations Monday

Defense attorneys representing Kyle Rittenhouse, who is accused of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin, rested its case on Thursday in the divisive murder trial, setting the stage for closing arguments early next week.

Police and Law Enforcement October 6, 2021

Short-staffed 911 call centers lead to longer waits in emergencies

Dispatch centers across the country struggle to find staff, leading to longer wait times for 911 callers seeking help.

US September 29, 2021

Goats being used to prevent wildfires in California

Landowners are turning to an unusual technique to help prevent fires from growing in California. Goats have now joined the firefighting efforts.

U.S. September 23, 2021

Schools nationwide struggle to fill open positions, hire substitute teachers

A nationwide labor shortage has left some schools looking to fill many open positions, but has also left some schools struggling to find replacement staff.

California September 14, 2021

California's climate crisis: Droughts and major wildfires are the 'new normal'

Historic towns are being charred, some burned to the ground, as wildfires continue to scar the western states.