Tag: California
California’s construction industry hurt by ICE raids, builder says
President Trump's immigration crackdown is causing labor shortages for California's construction industry. The shortages come at a time when Los Angeles is trying to rebuild after January's devastating wildfires. Carter Evans reports.
Dry conditions fueling dozens of wildfires across western U.S.
Dry conditions and high temperatures are fueling flames in at least 11 states in the West. Elise Preston reports.
Many wildfire victim families battling with insurance companies for cleanup coverage
The latest California wildfire, burning about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, was just 10% contained on Saturday. Meanwhile, homeowners who felt lucky their homes didn't burn to the ground are in for a surprise. Elise Preston has more.
Pair of owls become San Francisco celebrities
Itay Hod shows us how a family of owls have joined the ranks of viral bird sensations.
California wildlife caregivers use bear costumes to help orphaned bear cub
Imagine trying to care for an orphaned bear cub – where to even start? Danya Bacchus explains how Southern California wildlife caregivers came up with the
Iranians in California speak out about U.S. strikes, conflict with Israel
Nearly half a million Iranian-Americans live in Southern California, specifically the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, also known as
California mayor says ICE raids are “terrorizing” working-class Latino community
As ICE agents swoop into places around the country that rely on immigrant labor, Salvador Melendez sees the effects firsthand as mayor of Montebello, a working-class, predominantly Latino city just 10 miles east of Los Angeles. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Basic universal income: Testing a weapon against economic insecurity
Even if your job isn't being replaced by a robot, there is plenty of economic insecurity today, with many people just one paycheck away from disaster. To fight economic hardship, the City of Stockton, Calif., is launching a pilot program to test the benef...
The story of a California bridge famous for bungee jumping
California's Angeles National Forest features a bridge famous not for crossing, but for jumping. Joy Benedict reports.
Chicken pie shop owner’s rise from dishwasher to head honcho
Moffett's Chicken Pie Shoppe serves up its signature dish with a giant helping of nostalgia. Its owner, Juan Garcia, began his journey washing dishes and, with the support of his family, purchased the business. Carter Evans has the story.
Drone video captures thousands of dolphins frolicking off California coast
Among the group were northern right whale dolphins, a famously elusive species that usually keeps to deeper waters away from the coast.
Webcam follows bald eagle couple’s epic love story
Two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow in California gained a global social media following. Joy Benedict shows the beloved birds of prey trying for a family again.
Elephant seals return to California beach after population rebounds
Elephant seals have seen a population rebound and are returning in droves to Drake's Beach in California. The gathering of the seals has also brought on curious human onlookers. Max Darrow has the story.
California’s Palisades and Eaton fires are fully contained as recovery continues
After nearly a month, the two biggest wildfires in Los Angeles County are 100% contained. Kenny Choi reports on what the recovery efforts look like now.
Los Angeles fires reignite political battles
The fires burning in the Los Angeles area have also brought with them political battles. California officials have been pushing back on attacks and claims of incompetence from President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies. Tom Hanson has more.
