Top 50 CBS Sacramento Stories Of 2014: 20-11

Hundreds of people in a California town have no water after wells ran dry during the state's drought.

The small town of East Porterville in Tulare County has about 7,300 residents, and at least 300 homes have been without water for weeks.

"We can't shower. We're wearing dirty clothes. My kids had to wear dirty clothes to school this morning," said Elizabeth Baker. "I had to go across the street last night to get water for my kids from the fire department."

19. Drought Shaming Pitting Neighbors Against Neighbors On Social Media

If you've ever had the feeling you're being watched while you water your lawn, there's a good chance you are during this historic drought.

In Sacramento, water wasters can face fines, and the enforcer may be someone who lives right next door.

18. 530 Fatties Facebook Page Targeted Overweight, Obese Yuba-Sutter Residents

A Facebook page created to criticize people about their weight is generating controversy in the Yuba-Sutter region.

530 Fatties appears to be created by someone who lives within the local 530 area code, and featured photos of overweight or obese people in public without their permission. With those photos are words mocking the subjects' weight.

The page was taken down at some point on Monday after CBS13 began looking into it after several people reached out to us.

17. Doctors Warn Sitting Disease Could Become The New Smoking

Efficiency can be deadly. For years, health experts have been warning about sitting disease, where sitting for long periods of time glue to your office seat, car seat, or in front of the TV could be hazardous.

16. Stockton Couple Accused Of Dismembering Roommate, Burning Torso In Campfire

A tip led police to the home on Mist Trail Place. Investigators say someone told them a murder took place there, but when officers arrived they found no one there — only a trail of blood left behind.

Hours later, police tracked down Cook at a campsite in Groveland, as well as the dismembered remains of Jones inside Cook's car.

15. Lawyer Allegedly Caught During Sexual Encounter With Jailed Inmate Fires Back

A local lawyer is banned from visiting her clients in jail after she was allegedly caught engaging in a sexual act with an inmate.

They are scandalous allegations about what happened inside a Stanislaus County jail, but the stories between the accused and the accusers are far different.

Defense attorney Amber Lunsford is no stranger to the law. Now she's defending herself after the Stanislaus County Sheriff says she was caught having sexual relations with one her clients in jail.

A deputy alleges he saw Lunsford sitting on an inmate's lap with her hand down his jumpsuit and his hand up her skirt while she was meeting with him regarding a pending case.

14. Bill Encourages Schools To Teach About Racial Significance Of Obama's Presidency

A bill that passed the Assembly with unanimous bipartisan support that eventually became law encourages California schools to teach students about the racial significance of Barack Obama's presidency.

13. Sacramento Cabbie Allegedly Stiffed After 1,500 Mile Fare To North Dakota

A Sacramento cabbie was taken for a ride after he thought he scored the fare of a lifetime—five states from Sacramento to North Dakota.

It all started at the Sacramento Greyhound station where a young man approached Enaytayullah Hoseny and said, "Take me to Arden Fair mall." But once he got inside the taxi, that's when things got interesting.

12. Family, Friends Remember 12-Year-Old Boy Who Committed Suicide

The district confirms they did get a number of complaints from the parents of the boy. They say they followed protocol, but friends say it just wouldn't stop. Shimizu had a bright smile, but apparently there was a lot of pain.

Shimizu had previously attended Folsom Middle School, but was only recently being home schooled. He killed himself yesterday.

"I didn't see why people would tease him because he was so nice," said a fellow cheerleader.

Those who knew Shimizu say he was the only male cheerleader with the Vista Junior Eagles Cheer Team.

11. Homeowners Association: Veteran Can't Build Furniture For Military Families In Need

A war veteran who builds furniture in his garage and gives it to military families in need could be forced to shut down the saws.

A homeowners association is telling Dennis Kocher he needs to close up shop after years of doing business, or he could be fined between $100 and $1,000.

"I may not paint, sand, cut wood or screw on the property at anytime," he said.

The new mandate cuts deep, as he's been building cabinets and dressers for a decade, donating most to military families.