The president traveled to San Dimas, California to designate the San Gabriel Mountains a national monument

The president traveled to San Dimas, California to designate the San Gabriel Mountains a national monument.

• Oct 10, 2014
• 3:14

An air tanker that was working to extinguish a wildfire in California crashed near Yosemite National Park, leaving the pilot dead

An air tanker that was working to extinguish a wildfire in California crashed near Yosemite National Park, leaving the pilot dead. The fire began Tuesday afternoon. Bigad Shaban reports.

• Oct 8, 2014
• 2:24

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, discusses the fight against extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, discusses the fight against extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

• Oct 5, 2014
• 3:49

This week's moment in nature takes us among the California Sea Lions at Seal Rock in Pebble Beach

This week's moment in nature takes us among the California Sea Lions at Seal Rock in Pebble Beach.

• Oct 5, 2014
• 2:32

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, discusses recent security failures by the Secret Service and weighs in on the fate of the agency's director

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, discusses recent security failures by the Secret Service and weighs in on the fate of the agency's director.

• Oct 1, 2014
• 1:53

The landmark law is aimed at protecting the environment, but critics say it's bad business

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill outlawing single-use plastic shopping bags at grocery and convenience stores. The landmark law is aimed at protecting the environment, but critics say it's bad business. John Blackstone reports.

• Oct 1, 2014
• 2:42

In an effort to protect the environment, California will be issuing a statewide ban on plastic bags

In an effort to protect the environment, California will be issuing a statewide ban on plastic bags. The plastics industry has vowed to fight the ban, saying it will increase prices for consumers and result in lost jobs. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 30, 2014
• 1:50

California town mourns late turkey

Tom Kettleman was a beloved member of the Lodi, Calif. community. He was also a turkey. Kettleman was tragically killed Sunday in an auto accident. Maria Medina of CBS Sacramento reports.

• Sep 30, 2014
• 1:47

An army of firefighters is making some progress in battling the huge blaze

An army of firefighters is making some progress in battling the huge blaze. The King Fire has burned 136 square miles, and nearly 3,000 people remain on evacuation orders. Carter Evans met a couple who lost nearly everything they had.

• Sep 22, 2014
• 1:54

The King Fire in California is only 17 percent contained

The King Fire in California is threatening 21,000 homes and other buildings east of Sacramento. It is only 17 percent contained. Carter Evans reports.

• Sep 22, 2014
• 2:17

The California Democratic senator on what she believes punishment should be for professional football players who are arrested

The California Democratic senator on what she believes punishment should be for professional football players who are arrested.

• Sep 21, 2014
• 1:58

Mead is a drink made by fermenting honey instead of grapes, resulting in a libation that can be either dry or sweet

Mead is a drink made by fermenting honey instead of grapes, resulting in a libation that can be either dry or sweet. Correspondent John Blackstone sips and shares its secrets at California meaderies.

• Sep 21, 2014
• 3:31

The vast wildfire in Northern California has burned more than 120 square miles of tinder dry brush and timber east of Sacramento

The vast wildfire in Northern California has burned more than 120 square miles of tinder dry brush and timber east of Sacramento. Officials say it was arson. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 20, 2014
• 2:01

The King Fire near Sacramento, California, has burned at least 114 square miles

The King Fire near Sacramento, California, has burned at least 114 square miles. Wayne Allen Huntsman is due in court today after being charged with starting the fire. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 19, 2014
• 2:27

Nine major fires continue to burn through central and southern California

Nine major fires continue to burn through central and southern California. The King fire near Sacremento threatens close to 2,000 homes. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 18, 2014
• 2:11

Almost 20,000 acres have burned in El Dorado County and many residents have been told to evacuate

Almost 20,000 acres have burned in El Dorado County and many residents have been told to evacuate. The King Fire, east of Sacramento, exploded Tuesday night, threatening more than 1,600 homes. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 17, 2014
• 1:55

KPIX's John Ramos reports on how a Buddha statue is changing a neighborhood

When a blocked off street in Oakland became a magnet for drug sales and illegal dumping, one neighbor bought a small Buddha statue and placed it in the median. Now, the site has become a full-fledged miniature temple, drawing dozens of Chinese and Vietnamese neighbors to the site every day. KPIX's John Ramos reports.

• Sep 17, 2014
• 1:34

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, says she and most of her caucus oppose the use of U.S. ground troops against extremists in Iraq and Syria

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, says she and most of her caucus oppose the use of U.S. ground troops against extremists in Iraq and Syria.

• Sep 17, 2014
• 2:25

Fueled by a historic drought, nearly a dozen wildfires continue to burn through acres of land in California

Fueled by a historic drought, nearly a dozen wildfires continue to burn through acres of land in California. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 17, 2014
• 2:23

Strong winds sent fire raging through the small California town of Weed

Strong winds sent fire raging through the small California town of Weed on Tuesday. Firefighters evacuated the town as the massive blaze destroyed cars, buildings and over 100 homes. The brutal drought that has gripped the state has made conditions ripe for wildfire. John Blackstone reports.

• Sep 16, 2014
• 2:14

Residents of towns in El Dorado County, California evacuate their homes for safer ground

Residents of towns in El Dorado County, California evacuate their homes for safer ground. Authorities worry about the fire jumping Highway 50. KVOR's Nick James reports.

• Sep 16, 2014
• 1:15

Thousands of firefighters are battling 11 different wildfires, from the state's northern border down to Los Angeles

Thousands of firefighters are battling 11 different wildfires, from the state's northern border down to Los Angeles. Thousands of people have been evacuated. Danielle Nottingham reports from Los Angleles.

• Sep 16, 2014
• 2:30

The chef, half of the award-winning duo Mark and Clark, discusses his move from California to Maine

The chef, half of the award-winning duo Mark and Clark, discusses his move from California to Maine.

• Sep 15, 2014
• 0:42

A new study warns that California could be facing a 30-year megadrought, posing "unprecedented challenges" to water resources

A new study warns that California could be facing a 30-year megadrought, posing "unprecedented challenges" to water resources. Brandon Scott reports from one town where water is already in dangerously short supply.

• Sep 13, 2014
• 2:58

The former California governor unveiled the painting on Monday at the California state capitol.

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-California, unveiled his official portrait Monday at the California state capitol. KOVR's Shannon Brianis reports.

• Sep 12, 2014
• 1:32

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