John Bartell

1 week ago | abc10.com | John Bartell

IONE, Calif. — These may be Texas Longhorns, but this isn’t Texas. Tucked away in the rolling grasslands of Amador County, Westhaven Longhorns in Ione is a family-run ranch with a legacy stretching back to 1973. Since then, the ranch has become an award-winning example of what happens when tradition meets a deep respect for animals and their history. After the passing of her father in 2015, Sondra West-Moore took the reins of the ranch and continued the work he loved.

2 weeks ago | abc10.com | John Bartell

SAN DIEGO — At the farthest edge of San Diego, where the Pacific Ocean rolls onto an often-empty stretch of beach, stands a little-known but powerful symbol of history: International Boundary Monument 258. Positioned right where the United States meets Mexico, this white marble marker isn't just a border post — it's the place where California's shape began. To visit the monument is to peer into the layered past of two nations, but getting close isn't easy.

3 weeks ago | cbs8.com | John Bartell

Programs The Flower Fields in Carlsbad attract over 300,000 visitors each spring with vibrant blooms and family-friendly activities. To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app.

3 weeks ago | abc10.com | John Bartell

CARLSBAD, Calif. — It’s a rare sight—row upon row of vibrant flowers stretching across a working farm, nestled not in the countryside but right in the heart of the coastal city of Carlsbad, just north of San Diego. For about six to eight weeks every spring, this unexpected burst of color draws crowds of visitors, photographers, and social media influencers all eager to capture the perfect shot.

1 month ago | abc10.com | John Bartell

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Tucked in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the little town of Truckee boasts more than 30 miles of paved bike trails, making it one of Nevada County’s top spots for cyclists. But when winter rolls in, those trails disappear beneath a thick layer of snow, posing a challenge for year-round riders. The answer? Fat tire bikes. “They’re perfect for that,” said Rachel Elste, co-owner of Bike Truckee, one of the area's only year-round bike rental shops.