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A suspect was arrested on suspicion of starting the Gann Fire in the Sierra foothills, the Sacramento Kings make roster moves and new state laws are reshaping California classrooms.
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Here’s a quick digest of stories you may have missed today:
- Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs was arrested on suspicion of starting the Gann Fire, which has burned more than 9,300 acres in Calaveras County and was 10% contained Wednesday morning. The blaze ignited shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday near Hogan Dam and Gann roads, forcing 1,473 residents from their homes and destroying multiple structures.
- The Sacramento Kings are weighing veteran additions Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo to fill two open roster spots for the 2026-27 season. Westbrook started 58 games for Sacramento last season, averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists, while Oladipo has not played in the NBA since 2023 after multiple knee surgeries.
- Several new California school laws take effect for the 2026-27 school year, covering student phones, bathrooms, health insurance and child abuse reporting. Among them, Assembly Bill 3216 requires districts to adopt policies limiting or banning smartphone use during the school day, and Senate Bill 760 requires every public and private school serving grades 1-12 to provide at least one all-gender restroom.
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