Nov 19th, 2008 · The Census Bureau is recruiting people to help with the next big population count — the 2010 Census. It's hiring about 140,000 workers to help update address lists. After the census is mailed out in 2010, the bureau plans to hire about one million people to follow up with residents who don't mail back the form.
Nov 18th, 2008 · Residents of a fire-ravaged mobile home park in the Los Angeles suburb of Sylmar are allowed to return home. About 500 of 600 homes in the complex were destroyed Saturday as wildfires raked Southern California.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Over the weekend hot, dry Santa Ana winds ignited wildfires across Southern California. Hundreds of homes have burned and displaced residents from three counties. We get the latest on the fires in Orange County and Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Nov 17th, 2008 · The job market is pretty tough these days, but there is a bright spot; the Obama transition team is filling thousands of positions in the new administration. And in the spirit of Mr. Obama's technology-savvy campaign, there's a Web site where you can apply and file your resume. Our resident humorist walks us through his application.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Burlington, Vt., was just named the healthiest city in America by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ninety-two percent of residents there say they are in good or great health. The CDC also named America's most unhealthy city. That dubious honor goes to Huntington, W.Va. Nearly half of the residents there are obese. And half the elderly population have lost all their teeth.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Three major wildfires continue to burn around the greater Los Angeles area. Thousands of residents, mostly in Orange County, remain under evacuation orders. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says more resources are needed for state and local agencies.
Nov 14th, 2008 · The Tea Fire in Santa Barbara County has destroyed at least 100 homes and has forced over 14,000 residents to flee. We get an update on where the fire is headed and what sort of damage it has caused and speak with a woman who had to evacuate her home.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Charlotte, North Carolina is the nation's number two banking town. It's also consistently known for home value appreciation. But not all Charlotte residents benefit. Former bank executive Bellverie Ross just got herself out of foreclosure and now she's helping others undertake do-it-yourself rescues. Simone Orendain from member station WFAE in Charlotte, reports.