Kevin James, Tracy Garage Sale, Spring Cleaning and Eco-Friendly Kitchens — April 14, 2015

KEVIN JAMES
We're live with the hilarious Kevin James as he discusses his new movie, "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2," out nationwide on Friday.

CAR CZAR
Doug Brauner will take your Facebook questions, and he'll discuss how hotter weather will affect your car's engine. Also, he'll reveal the one brand new car that should go back to the drawing board.

TRACY GARAGE SALE
The entire city of Tracy is having a garage sale on Saturday. We're checking out one of the houses to see all the amazing items they have for sale. More info.

ECO-FRIENDLY KITCHEN
These products are not only good for the home, but they also provide a little extra help in the kitchen. Whether you vowed to go green in 2015, or are just trying to make a small difference one day at a time, we've got you covered.

Cookina is an eco-conscious brand committed to providing environmentally friendly alternatives to wasteful usage of aluminum foil, parchment and wax paper as the products are reusable. The PFOA and PTFE-free COOKINA Grilling Sheet, Cooking Sheet and Oven Gard allow users an easy clean-up for their grills, cookie pans and ovens. All are available at www.cookina.co, BBQ = $14.99 / Cuisine and Gard = $12.99

Excalibur Dehydrator are a kitchen staple for those passionate about sustainability and the environment. The advanced airflow technology is perfect for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, meats and more, without sacrificing safety or nutrition. The dehydrators are aids in food storage and can effectively help naturally preserve fresh produce without harmful preservatives. The Excalibur 4-Tray Dehydrator features an adjustable thermostat and incorporates the Parallexx™ Horizontal-Airflow Drying System for optimal performance. Available at www.excaliburdehydrators.com, $129.99

Coyuchi products are produced using organic and natural fibers, free of the toxic dyes, bleaches and finishes used in conventional textiles. All Coyuchi cotton is 100% organic, certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the world's leading textile processing standard for organic fibers. The Coyuchi Shaded Herringbone Towels, $18, are soft and absorbent and come in sets of 2 and are available in 2 color combinations. The Agrarian Stripe Napkins, ($48) are available in a lovely sunflower color and are available in a set of 4. Coyuchi can be found at fine retailers across the US and Canada, as well as available for purchase online at www.coyuchi.com.

Zabada is a chemical free, cost efficient and environmentally-friendly micro fiber cleaning product. Unlike traditional cleaning products, Zabada products remove 99% of harmful bacteria just by using water—all you need to do is wet, wipe and dry. Zabada fibers outperform traditional cloths soaked in bleach, anti-bacterial cloths and other microfibers on the market. The Kitchen Glove (Retails for $40.00) cleans kitchen counters, cooktops, tiles and ovens, removes grease and grime with water only and Lasts 2-3 years, saving money and reducing waste. The Kitchen Marvel (Retails for $30.00) Dries and shines kitchen counters, cupboard doors, backsplash and oven fronts, leaves a streak-free and lint-free finish, removes all moisture to prevent the growth of bacteria and Keeps surfaces cleaner for longer. Zabada products can be purchased on www.zabadaclean.com.

Carrington Organics Tea is the first-ever 100% recyclable and eco-friendly tea. The packaging will fully and safely biodegrade when composted, as it is made of renewable wood pulp. Comes in three delicious flavors - Herbal, Green Tea Lemon and Chamomile. MSRP: $3.99/ 20 tea bags per package, available at WalMart, select grocery stores, and online at www.CarringtonTea.com.

TECH WATCH
Making your home Smart is getting a lot easier. CNET Senior Editor Sharon Profis shares a few simple ways to upgrade your home with smart devices.

MONKEY KINGDOM
Dr. Jane Goodall and Dr. M Sanjayan join us live to discuss the new film "Monkey Kingdom," out this Friday. The nature documentary follows a newborn monkey and its mother as they struggle to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the temple troop—a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins found deep in the storied jungles of South Asia

PINK TURTLE SHOPPE
A Tracy shop that opened this month offers ice cream sandwiches where you can pick the different cookies and ice cream to make the sandwich. They also have churro sundaes. Best of all, it's all-natural ice cream. And they have gluten free and vegan options.

SPRING CLEANING DESIGN
Are you getting that feeling that it's time to do some spring cleaning, and maybe even a little redecorating and restoring? This husband-wife design team in Roseville can help you out. They do all their work out of a two-story converted garage, and they've been in business for 31 years. Sundance Interiors.

CHEF SHOWDOWN
Two of Sacramento's best chefs go head-to-head with some of the weird and wacky foods lining the shelves at KP International Market!!  No matter what you're craving (whether it's Bibimbap or Borsch), KP is a one-stop-shop for all your favorite international foods!  And today we asked Taro Arai and Kurt Spataro to find some inspiration in the aisles to come up with two creative dishes!  Each acclaimed cooker will make their recipe while the other acts as their sous chef.

MANLY MINUTE
What tips are there for student athletes to get through college? Source.

ODD PAWN CONTEST
California Loan & Jewelry is celebrating the weird and wacky in its annual Odd Pawn Contest. The winner will receive a check for $300. The contest runs through May 14. More info.