Storms cut off access to roads and washed away cars and damaged homes

Storms cut off access to roads and washed away cars and damaged homes. KCBS's Kara Finnstrom reports from Los Angeles.

• Aug 4, 2014
• 1:40

Sierra Nevada is the largest privately owned craft brewery in the U.S.

Sierra Nevada is the largest privately owned craft brewery in the U.S. Founder Ken Grossman is determined to keep it that way, by expanding eastward from California. Vicente Arenas reports.

• Aug 2, 2014
• 4:31

Firefighters are battling the raging fire along the Oregon/California border

Firefighters are battling the raging fire along the Oregon/California border. A lightning strike set of the blaze that was fueled by high winds and dry conditions. Vinita Nair reports.

• Aug 2, 2014
• 0:32

Roller coaster reaches height of 415-feet, races from zero to 100 mph in seven seconds

Fly like a superhero on the Superman: Escape from Krypton roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif. Travel from zero to 100 mph in seven seconds and reach a max height of 415 feet. (no audio)

• Aug 1, 2014
• 3:05

Cell phone footage shows a plane bursting into flames after it crashed into a Costco parking lot in Kearny Mesa, California

Cell phone footage shows a plane bursting into flames after it crashed into a Costco parking lot in Kearny Mesa, California. Two rescue workers suffered burns in an attempt to rescue the passenger inside.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 0:14

A water main that exploded, flooding the UCLA campus and areas of Westwood, will take much longer than expected to repair

A water main that exploded, flooding the UCLA campus and areas of Westwood, will take much longer than expected to repair. Special fittings need to be made to connect new sections of pipe and crews will need to make the work area safe before making the repairs. Randy Paige reports.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 1:41

Recall effort against California Gov. Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a recall effort that seeks to remove him from office. Last week was the deadline to collect signatures to qualify the effort for the ballot and organizers behind the move say they have more than enough. David Siders, a national political correspondent for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Mar 23, 2021
• 7:42

A California Highway Patrol helicopter plucked two teenagers clinging to the side of a beachside cliff in Marin County in a dramatic rescue captured on video

A California Highway Patrol helicopter plucked two teenagers clinging to the side of a beachside cliff in Marin County in a dramatic rescue captured on video. CHP Officer Daniel Hill says the 17- and 18-year-old boys were stuck about 75 feet up and had no way of getting down. Neither of the boys was hurt in the incident

• Jul 30, 2014
• 2:17

Faced with severe drought conditions, the Pasadena City Council has declared a local water emergency

Faced with severe drought conditions, the Pasadena City Council has declared a local water emergency. Officials are calling for fines of up to $500 per violation for residential customers and up to $1,000 per violation for commercial accounts. KCBS-TV's Louisa Hodge reports.

• Jul 30, 2014
• 1:43

A 14-year-old girl from California called police from her closet last week after hearing intruders enter her home

A 14-year-old girl from California called police from her closet last week after hearing intruders enter her home. The dispatcher was able to lead officers to the alleged intruders and help police find the girl when it was safe.

• Jul 30, 2014
• 1:15

Firefighters are battling fierce wildfires in both Yosemite National Park and in the Sierra Nevada foothills

Firefighters are battling fierce wildfires in both Yosemite National Park and in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Firefighters believe that they have the blazes largely contained, but the severely dry conditions require them to remain vigilant until every ember is extinguished. John Blackstone reports.

• Jul 28, 2014
• 1:13

One man was killed and 7 swimmers injured when a lightning bolt struck the waters off of Venice Beach in California

One man was killed and 7 swimmers injured when a lightning bolt struck the waters off of Venice Beach in California. Nearly 20,000 beachgoers were present when the lightning hit and several said they could feel the electricity surge through the sand. Teri Okita reports.

• Jul 28, 2014
• 1:16

California's drought is so severe that residents could face $500 fines for wasting water, giving rise to creative ways the water-wise are shaming the water-wasters

California's drought is so severe that residents could face $500 fines for wasting water, giving rise to creative ways the water-wise are shaming the water-wasters. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 23, 2014
• 2:12

Dried up lawns all over the San Francisco Bay Area are getting a makeover

A water-based solution is changing the look of the dried up landscape in the San Francisco Bay Area. KPIX's Ryan Takeo reports.

• Jul 22, 2014
• 1:11

The White House says the president will no longer stop by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during his fundraising trip to California due to ongoing crises on the international scene

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the president will no longer stop by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during his fundraising trip to California due to ongoing crises on the international scene.

• Jul 22, 2014
• 0:55

Flames have charred roughly 100 acres throughout the mountainous terrain in San Diego County

Flames have charred roughly 100 acres throughout the mountainous terrain in San Diego County. Crews have been battling the blaze on the ground and aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters.

• Jul 18, 2014
• 1:35

A bank robbery in Stockton, California, led to a police chase and deadly shootout. Police believe the assailants were heavily-armed gang members on a mission to kill

A bank robbery in Stockton, California, led to a police chase and deadly shootout. Police believe the assailants were heavily-armed gang members on a mission to kill. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 18, 2014
• 2:27

The new facility in Santa Clara, California, is a way for the clothing maker to weave its legacy into a larger game-plan for revival

The new facility in Santa Clara, California, is a way for the clothing maker to weave its legacy into a larger game-plan for revival. John Blackstone goes behind-the-scenes to report on the company's latest innovations.

• Jul 17, 2014
• 5:03

Experienced hiker, Gregory Hein, spent 6 days stranded on a mountain in the Sierras

Experienced hiker, Gregory Hein, spent 6 days stranded on a mountain in the Sierras. He was badly injured and managed to flag down a helicopter that was searching for him. KGPE's Pat Leong reports.

• Jul 17, 2014
• 2:15

During a bank robbery, three women were taken hostage and used as human shields

During a bank robbery, three women were taken hostage and used as human shields. After a high speed police chase, investigation from the only suspect to survive ensues. CBS News affiliate KOVR reports.

• Jul 17, 2014
• 2:46

A new report estimates 17,000 farm jobs could be lost as more than 620 square miles of farmland will go unplanted

A new report estimates 17,000 farm jobs could be lost as more than 620 square miles of farmland will go unplanted. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects produce prices to rise by up to 5 percent, adding $500 to the average American family’s grocery bill. Carter Evans reports.

• Jul 15, 2014
• 1:56

Facebook is throwing down hundreds of thousands of dollars to support its local police

Facebook is throwing down hundreds of thousands of dollars to support its local police. After budget cuts, Menlo Park, California, was in need of extra money, and the social netowork stepped in. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jul 15, 2014
• 2:18

Ben Tracy visits with Mraz for a fun-filled day of surfing, avocado tasting, and music-making

Laid-back singer-songwriter Jason Mraz’s music is the perfect soundtrack for a summer day. Ben Tracy visits with Mraz for a fun-filled day of surfing, avocado tasting, and music-making.

• Jul 13, 2014
• 8:11

This fall, voters in San Francisco and Berkley will decide the fate of a controversial proposal to tax sugary drinks by the ounce

This fall, voters in San Francisco and Berkley will decide the fate of a controversial proposal to tax sugary drinks by the ounce. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jul 12, 2014
• 2:07

Obama requested nearly $4 billion to deal with the immigration crisis along the southern U.S. border

Obama requested nearly $4 billion to deal with the immigration crisis along the southern U.S. border. As undocumented children pour across the border, top Republicans place sole responsibility for the crisis on Obama. Chip Reid reports from Washington.

• Jul 11, 2014
• 2:23

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