US service member memorial in California vandalized
- In Riverside, California, 13 American flags and 1 Marine Corps flag were hung to honor 13 US service members that were killed last month in a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
- According to the Riverside Police Department, the flags were displayed on an overpass above the 91 freeway, and at some time on Monday, September 6, the flags had been damaged
Navy Secretary to attend groundbreaking of $1.7 billion Portsmouth Naval Shipyard expansion
- Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro will be attending the groundbreaking for a $1.7 billion project that will expand the number of dry docks at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
- The project is expected to last 7 years and will accommodate both Virginia-class and Los Angeles-class attack submarines
California fire danger remains high in spite of progress near Lake Tahoe
- According to officials, California is on track to have its worst fire season as conditions remain dry and temperatures remain high
- Around the Caldor Fire, Fire crews have a 50% containment as of Tuesday, September 7
