YEAR IN REVIEW: November 2014's Top 10 Stories

10. Cal Fire Is Looking For New Firefighters—Here's What You Need To Know To Apply

The search is on to find more men and women to fight California wildfires as Cal Fire is looking to beef up its ranks before next fire season.

Seasonal firefighters Mike Huckaby and Nathaniel Chaloux are gearing up for a job more than a few would love to have.

Cal Fire is taking applications through the end of January for men and women who think they have what it takes to become a seasonal firefighter.

9. California Gov. Jerry Brown Wins Record 4th Term

Brown dominated the race against Republican Neel Kashkari amid a tough national political environment for Democrats that stemmed from widespread voter discontent with President Barack Obama.

8. Amber Alert: Missing Teen Found, Arrested After Sheriff Says Abduction Was Fake

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Department released a statement saying the abduction claim had been fabricated, and that the Vasquez has been turned over the Calaveras County Juvenile Probation.

7. Johnny Garlic's Employee Shocked Restaurant Shut Down Three Days After His Hire

His Johnny Garlic's co-workers also picking up their last checks seemed equally surprised. The Arden Way restaurant, one of several owner by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, suddenly shut down. The restaurant was rebranded from a Tex Wasabi's in April of 2013.

6. Whatever Happened to Eden Miranda, The Boy Whose Family Was Killed In A Lodi Crash?

Eden Miranda was the only one in his family of seven to survive a horrible DUI crash on the streets of Lodi. CBS13's Tony Lopez sees what's happened since the deadly October 2013 crash.

5. How To Land One Of Thousands Of California State Jobs That Are Currently Available

They are some of the most coveted jobs in California, and now the "now hiring" sign is out like never before. Jobs with the state of California can bring stability, security, a decent salary and a pension.

4. Utah Woman Wears Colander For Driver's License Photo As Religious Statement

Asia Lemmon, whose legal name appears on her driver's license as Jessica Steinhauser, said the pasta strainer represents her beliefs in the satirical Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

3. North Highlands Veteran, 91, Dies From Injuries Suffered In Brutal Home Invasion Robbery

John Masson was badly beaten on Oct. 28 when thieves broke into his North Highlands home in the middle of the night. They blindfolded and tied up Girion and a caretaker and demanded Masson's car keys.

2. Doctors Warn Sitting Disease Could Become The New Smoking

Efficiency can be deadly. For years, health experts have been warning about sitting disease, where sitting for long periods of time glue to your office seat, car seat, or in front of the TV could be hazardous.

1. UC Davis Economics Professor: There Is No American Dream

Gregory Clark is sharing his research as a hard truth with no hope—whether or not you can get ahead in America is as predictable as any formula.