KCAL9 News at 9pm – August 2, 2018

Line Producer: Ernest Kung

Description

A look at some major social and public policy issues. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses her return to work from maternity leave. Several other major stories covered on a standard news day.

Reporters Featured

  • KCAL Dave Bryan – Inquiry into a large donation from a prominent Los Angeles County political figure to the University of Southern California
  • CBS Major Garrett – Cybersecurity threat to upcoming US midterm elections
  • CNN Jessica Schneider – Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort on trial; highlights his high-end lifestyle featuring a python jacket and ostrich vest
  • CNN Natasha Chen – Update on Northern California wildfires
  • KCAL Lisa Sigell – California to sue over proposed Trump administration relaxation of vehicle emissions standards credited with reducing pollution
  • BBC Frankie McCamley – Four US states automatically give rapists parental rights
  • CNN Sanjay Gupta – Colorado woman must be taken to the brink of death every week before she can get medical treatment
  • CBS Jamie Yuccas – Colorado police mistakenly kill veteran who was defending grandchild during a home invasion