Mexican Drug Cartels Extending Violent Reach Into California

Ruthless criminal organizations behind mass murders, assassinations and kidnappings are setting up shop in the area, right under property owners’ noses. One rancher, who we’ll only call James for his protection, now patrols his property armed and ready for his own drug war. Somewhere in Calaveras County, he agreed to take a CBS13 photographer, producer and reporter on a hike through his property. He and his men are all armed, with one serving as lookout. “That way if we get in trouble, he can get us some help,” James said. Ruthless criminal organizations behind mass murders, assassinations and kidnappings are setting up shop in the area, right under property owners’ noses. One rancher, who we’ll only call James for his protection, now patrols his property armed and ready for his own drug war. Somewhere in Calaveras County, he agreed to take a CBS13 photographer, producer and reporter on a hike through his property. He and his men are all armed, with one serving as lookout. That way if we get in trouble, he can get us some help,” James said...more  

Here's the CBS13 video report