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With thousands of homes threatened in six states, the nation's wildfire response system has kicked into a higher level of alert and preparedness — even though it has been a relatively mild year for the blazes.

San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts wants information about road closures to be more available in the case of emergency evacuations.

On this Legal Update, The US Supreme Court hears arguments on California's videogame labeling law. The Birthers lose another round in court. And an LA Appeals court resolves a twisted tale of paternity and inheritance.

Wimbledon tennis tournament ended with another coronation of Roger Federer, who won the men's title for the fifth consecutive year. Venus Williams climbed from a 23rd seed to win her fourth title in eight years. Christine Brennan, a columnist at USA Today, talks with Renee Montagne.

Federal officials in San Diego unsealed indictments Monday charging 14 people in connection with what they say is the largest international steroid trafficking investigation in U.S. history. KPBS repo

Arizona is poised to begin enforcing a law that could shut down a business that knowingly hires illegal immigrants. Business owners have challenged the law in court.

Federal officials are expected to release details of their investigation into Bruce Ivins, a government scientist who was being eyed in connection with the fatal anthrax attacks of 2001. Ivins committed suicide earlier this week.

Reports surface that New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer was caught on a federal wiretap arranging to meet with a high-priced prostitute. Last week, prosecutors charged four people with running a prostitution ring; Spitzer was reportedly one of its clients at a Washington, D.C., hotel last month.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says he will disclose the health of the economy four times a year rather than twice. The reports are intended to give an awareness of interest rates, forecasts and other developments impinging on consumers.

A new documentary, "8: The Mormon Proposition," focuses on individuals and families impacted by Prop 8. We speak to filmmaker Steven Greenstreet. Closing arguments in the Prop 8 Marriage trial took place last week. A ruling is expected this summer.