Convenience Big Store: Firefighter who died of illness at Dixie Fire identified

Firefighter who died of illness at Dixie Fire identified – The US Forest Service has identified the firefighter who died while responding to the Dixie Fire as Marcus Pacheco, an assistant fire engine operator for Lassen National Forest. Pacheco died on Thursday due to an illness. It is unclear if the illness was related to his work on the Dixie Fire. US Forest Service officials said that Pacheco had 30 years of firefighting experience. Pacheco most recently worked for the Almanor Ranger District and the Standish-Litchfield Fire Protection District. (Claire Morgan, ABC10)

Tahoe economy projected to lose $40 million in face of Caldor Fire – While evacuations keep people safe — the most important aspect of the Caldor Fire to Tahoe officials and residents alike — it’s a hit to the economy, especially for South Lake Tahoe as an evacuation mandate has shut the town down. South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin said, “The projected loss for our lodging industry is looking at maybe $21 million and our restaurant and retail around $19 million.” These numbers come from the city of South Lake Tahoe as a rough projection for a four week period: the last two weeks of August and first two in September. (Andie Judson, ABC10)

Newsom Recall: Governor campaigns with Sen. Warren Saturday, Vice President Harris to be on the trail Wednesday – Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom to urge voters to turn in mail ballots in the recall election that could remove the Democratic incumbent from office. The pair headlined a rally in the heavily Democratic Los Angeles suburbs, where they warned the outcome of the race that concludes Sept. 14 would have national implications for climate change, immigration and women's rights. Newsom is warning that the race will come down to voter turnout. (AP)

TIP OF THE DAY

Do we need humans for that?... Faced with worker shortages and higher labor costs, companies are starting to automate service sector jobs that economists once considered safe. (Matt O'Brien and Paul Wiseman, AP Business)

SMILE

Mama bear and 3 cubs in Tahoe...Azadeh Nolan and her kids were thrilled when the cabin's doorbell camera captured FOUR bears -- a mother and three cubs -- stopping by for a visit. (Simone Soublet and Bianca Buono, ABC10)