This octopus apparently doesn't like the paparazzi

When a diver started snapping some pictures of an octopus at Bluefish Cove in Carmel, Calif., the giant creature reached out and grabbed hold of his camera. KFMB’s Richard Allyn reports.

• Feb 14, 2014
• 1:55

Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss an astonishing breakthrough in nuclear fusion at California's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and why some might call it energy's holy grail

Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss an astonishing breakthrough in nuclear fusion at California's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and why some might call it energy's holy grail.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 4:34

President Obama announced that $160 million of federal aid will go to farmers in California where the extended drought has turned into a catastrophe

President Obama announced that $160 million of federal aid will go to farmers in California where the extended drought has turned into a catastrophe. Bill Whitaker talked with a farmer who took part in a roundtable discussion on how to get through the crisis.

• Feb 15, 2014
• 2:40

With reservoirs at record lows, the state of California has cut off water to growers in the Central Valley farm belt, meaning hundreds of thousands of acres could be left unplanted.

More than 60 percent of California is in an extreme drought, forcing farmers to take drastic steps. With reservoirs at record lows, the state has cut off water to growers in the Central Valley farm belt, meaning hundreds of thousands of acres could be left unplanted. Bill Whitaker reports.

• Feb 14, 2014
• 2:45

Diver Warren Murray was photographing an octopus in the waters off Carmel, Calif., when the creature grabbed the camera. They wrestled for it, and, despite the having six less arms, Warren won.

Diver Warren Murray was photographing an octopus in the waters off Carmel, Calif., when the creature grabbed the camera. They wrestled for it, and, despite the having six less arms, Warren won.

• Feb 13, 2014
• 0:25

Snoop Dogg is a force to be reckoned with in the music world, and now this multiple-Grammy-nominated artist is giving something back to the community: He's founded and coaches in a football league for underprivileged youth

Snoop Dogg is a force to be reckoned with in the music world, and now this multiple-Grammy-nominated artist is giving something back to the community: He's founded and coaches in a football league for underprivileged youth. Lee Cowan reports.

• Jan 26, 2014
• 7:52

Rain in San Francisco provided a much-needed break in California's record drought. In the short term, meteorologists say precipitation is expected in northern California this weekend.

Rain in San Francisco provided a much-needed break in California's record drought. In the short term, meteorologists say precipitation is expected in northern California this weekend. Long term, the possible return the El Nino weather pattern next winter could bring above average-rainfall to the state. John Blackstone reports.

• Feb 6, 2014
• 1:40

KOVR's Maria Medina reports on the drug that can save someone who is seconds from death

Naloxone, a drug that can reverse an overdose almost instantly, will soon be available to the public - not just doctors and medics - in California. KOVR's Maria Medina reports on the drug that can save someone who is seconds from death.

• Feb 6, 2014
• 1:39

Overfishing and habitat destruction have pushed the coho salmon to the brink of extinction in California, but the state’s severe drought is the greatest threat to their survival

Overfishing and habitat destruction have pushed the coho salmon to the brink of extinction in California, but the state’s severe drought is the greatest threat to their survival. As the rivers and creeks dry up, the entire species could be wiped out. John Blackstone reports.

• Feb 3, 2014
• 2:11

The reporter's articles in the Daily Breeze played a big role in furthering the investigation into the disappearance of Dawn Viens from her Lomita, Calif., home. Hear more about how this was possible from Danya Papin, Joe Cacace, and from Altman himself.

The reporter's articles in the Daily Breeze played a big role in furthering the investigation into the 2009 disappearance of Dawn Viens from her Lomita, Calif., home. Hear more about how this was possible from Dawn's sister, Danya Papin, Dawn's friend, Joe Cacace, and from Altman himself.

• Feb 1, 2014
• 3:34

The relentless drought in California is taking its toll on the state's multi-million-dollar wine industry. The hills of Napa Valley are usually lush in February, but this year they are the exact opposite.

The relentless drought in California is taking its toll on the state's multi-million-dollar wine industry. The hills of Napa Valley are usually lush in February, but this year they are the exact opposite. Some wineries may soon have to rely on wells and recycled water. Carter Evans reports.

• Feb 1, 2014
• 1:59

Led by Joe Cacace, friends gather in Lomita, Calif., to honor Dawn's memory on the third anniversary of her disappearance.

Led by Joe Cacace, friends gather in Lomita, Calif., to honor Dawn'smemory on the third anniversary of her disappearance.

• Feb 1, 2014
• 0:44

Fitness is important especially for senior citizens, but so is self-defense. One California gym-chain is helping seniors achieve both with one simple goal, to make a senior feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty

Fitness is important especially for senior citizens, but so is self-defense. One California gym-chain is helping seniors achieve both with one simple goal, to make a senior feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty. Carter Evans reports.

• Jan 26, 2014
• 1:59

California becomes first state to surpass 600,000 COVID-19 cases

The state leads the nation in COVID-19 cases, followed by Florida and Texas.

• Aug 14, 2020

The world's best surfers are headed to Half Moon Bay, Calif., to compete in the Mavericks Invitational

The world's best surfers are headed to Half Moon Bay, Calif., to compete in the Mavericks Invitational, one of surfing's legendary events. John Blackstone reports on the how the record-breaking waves are luring adrenaline junkies from near and far.

• Jan 24, 2014
• 3:28

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.

• Jan 23, 2014
• 1:23

Mayor of Compton, Calif., Aja Brown is passionate about public service

Mayor of Compton, Calif., Aja Brown is passionate about public service. She is battling against crime, poverty, poor schools, and the city's reputation for gangs. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports.

• Jan 23, 2014
• 3:56

After a relatively mild stretch of weather, cold, wintry weather is returning to areas that were hard-hit by a record cold snap less than three weeks ago

After a relatively mild stretch of weather, cold, wintry weather is returning to areas that were hard-hit by a record cold snap less than three weeks ago. Though not record-breaking, temperatures are expected to be up to 20 degrees below average in many areas. Lauren Casey of CBS station WCCO reports

• Jan 19, 2014
• 1:51

Flames from a devastating wildfire in Glendora, Calif., have died down, but severe drought is keeping firefighters across Southern California on high alert

Flames from a devastating wildfire in Glendora, Calif., have died down, but severe drought is keeping firefighters across Southern California on high alert. The region hasn't seen a drop of rain all month, and California's governor, Jerry Brown, has declared a state of emergency. Carter Evans reports.

• Jan 18, 2014
• 1:56

Fire crews have a handle on the wildfire northeast of Los Angeles, but the fire has underscored the severe drought conditions in the West that have caused parts of 11 states to be designated natural disaster areas.

Fire crews have a handle on the wildfire northeast of Los Angeles, but the fire has underscored the severe drought conditions in the West that have caused parts of 11 states to be designated natural disaster areas. Carter Evans reports.

• Jan 17, 2014
• 2:19

Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous wildfire conditions

Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous wildfire conditions. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports.

• Jan 15, 2014
• 1:35

A Calif. man was arrested for allegedly running over his family’s dog with his car – and the incident was caught on camera.

A Calif. man was arrested for allegedly running over his family’s dog with his car – and the incident was caught on camera. KCAL9's Serene Branson reports.

• Jan 7, 2014
• 1:37

After a drawn-out court battle, Jahi McMath, a California girl declared brain-dead after a tonsillectomy, has been released to her mother

After a drawn-out court battle, Jahi McMath, a California girl declared brain-dead after a tonsillectomy, has been released to her mother. Charlie Rose reports.

• Jan 6, 2014
• 0:22

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in Big Sur, Calif., that broke out Monday morning

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in Big Sur, Calif., that broke out Monday morning. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports on the fire and those that have lost their homes, including the Big Sur fire chief.

• Dec 17, 2013
• 1:33

Huge Lake Fire threatens thousands of homes north of Los Angeles

Another large wildfire, the Ranch Fire, could threaten a homeless encampment in an L.A. suburb, neighbors and officials said.

• Aug 14, 2020

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