California not prepared to protect vulnerable residents from natural disasters.    

The new audit looked at 3 counties that have faced recent major wildfires: Butte, Sonoma, and Ventura.

Story by Randol White.

(Photo: Courtesy Sonoma Sheriff/via Twitter)

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara orders companies to stop dropping the policies of customers who live in areas affected by recent wildfires.

Story by Drew Sandsor.

(Photo: Chris and Nancy Brown embrace while searching through the remains of their home, leveled by the Camp Fire, in Paradise, Calif. - Noah Berger / AP Photo/ via Capradio)

Some of California's coastal mountain lions have been found to be at risk from a not so common source. Fog laced with mercury is harming the big cats.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

(Photo: Courtesy of U.S. NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE)