President Obama Visits Fresno, Promises Drought Aid
California's severe drought brought President Obama to Fresno Friday afternoon. He offered up a package of federal assistance to help alleviate the financial disaster ushered in by the drought, and was expected to tour a local farm and meet with worried growers. We talk with Central Valley Bureau Chief Sasha Khokha about the highlights of what the Obama administration is doing.
Thanks to Drought, Lawmakers Inundated With Water Proposals
California's lack of water is a big topic in Sacramento, where lawmakers are pushing to do something at the state level. But first they're trying to distance themselves from a massive water bond that doesn?t seem to match with the more immediate needs of the state in a drought year, and could face hurdles at the ballot box. Two alternate proposals are working their way through the Legislature. We sort out the details with Sacramento Bureau Chief Scott Detrow.
Town North of L.A. Could Run Dry in Months
State officials say 17 communities across California are at risk of running out of water within the next four months, if not sooner. One of those is the town of Lake of the Woods, an hour north of Los Angeles, perched above the Tejon Pass.
Bottle Recycling Bill Seeks Redemption From Wine Lovers
For most people, putting cans and bottles into the recycling bin marks the last time they'll ever think about them. But there's a crisis in California's recycling program -- and some people say a simple change involving wine bottles could be the solution.
Fourth-Graders Grapple With Meaning of Love
In some ways, cards, chocolate, red roses and romantic dinners are the easy part of celebrating Valentine's Day. But what about the love part? Now we know -- because the Beatles told us -- that you can't buy love. But can you teach love in school? We visit Berkeley's Malcolm X Elementary School to find out.