Fire Update -- Santa Ana Winds

It's been a week of ferocious and terrifying wildfires in Southern California. Most are now contained, but the fire season is far from over. We take a closer look at the Santa Ana winds which fanned the flames of this week's fires. Guest: Scott Stephens, co-director of the Center for Fire Research and Outreach at UC Berkeley.

Disappearing Plants

Fires aren't the only thing changing California's landscape. Biologists say rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns could bring most of the state's native plants to near-collapse. Many of them, including the Giant Sequoia, are found nowhere else in the world. Reporter: David Gorn

• More: Photo Slideshow and reporter's notes

Funeral Playlist

Our taste in music says a lot about us, whether we're hip or moody, conventional or avant garde. iTunes producer Todd Inoue faced a tough musical challenge recently when he was asked to create a list of songs to be played at a family funeral.

• More: Email us the playlist you'd choose for your own service

Pathway for Veterans

As more veterans return from Iraq and Afghanistan, it's clear that many suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems. These invisible wounds of war can be difficult to treat. Now, a new program is taking an non-traditional approach to helping vets overcome mental trauma. Reporter: Karin Argoud