STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. In this series, we talk to local people who are making a difference using the STEAM approach! STEAM stories air every Sunday during the CBS2 News!
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STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. In this series, we talk to local people who are making a difference using the STEAM approach! STEAM stories air every Sunday during the CBS2 News!
Esports is a full-blown sport with hundreds of colleges now offering competitive programs! For some, gaming is a hobby. For others, it will be their career.
Molly Campbell is an infrastructure finance specialist for the U.S. Treasury. It's her job to figure out how to best spend money on large-scale public projects like bridges, warships, transportation and more. She said her job relies most on math.
Toyota is driving toward a brighter future with the technology and innovation of their extensive line of hybrids.
Daniel Gilboa is an aquarium keeper, also known as an aquarist, who designs and maintains over 400 aquariums.
Bob Blumer, who hold world records in egg cracking an onion peeling, makes his living hosting Food Network shows and authoring cookbooks. He said of all the STEAM disciplines, a career in the food world relies most on science and art.
Dr. Moogega Cooper is a planetary projection engineer working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. Of all the STEAM disciplines, Cooper says her job relies most on art and engineering.
Dr. Miguel Ruiz is a podiatrist at Adventist White Memorial in Boyle Heights. Of all of the STEAM disciplines, Ruiz said his job relies most on science and art.
Michael Sticka is the president of the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles. Of all the STEAM disciplines, he said his job relies most on technology and art.
The founder and president of 1-800-AUTOPSY says his line of work is fascinating, not spooky. Amber Lee reports.
Over the past few years, John has become a social media sensation, as Youtube's top stars have featured his testing on some of their most-watched videos.
It's full steam ahead for plans to build the world's first "full-scale" ship tunnel, which promises to be an engineering marvel when completed.
A spectacular new art exhibit that combines light, sound and mathematics to create a kaleidoscope-like experience promises to take visitors into another dimension.
As recently as a few years ago, there were only couple of female brewers in the city where beer is king. But thankfully, that's changing.
Just three percent of computing-related jobs are held by African-American women, according to the National Center For Women and Information Technology. But a woman in Nebraska is determined to change that statistic.
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most schools to close in-person learning, an 88-year-old math teacher and tutor stepped up to the plate to help families around the world.
An American fashion designer student stranded in France during the COVID-19 pandemic has stepped into the limelight in an unusual edition of Paris Fashion Week.
The successful landing of NASA's rover Perseverance on Mars inspired researchers at Western Michigan University who are developing new technology to make further missions to the Red Planet and beyond a reality.
If you're having trouble finding an available COVID-19 vaccine appointment, perhaps a Twitter bot created by a computer science student at Stanford University can help.
Many students across the country are struggling with virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic but an educator in Virginia may have found a creative solution.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the fetus she is carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The meeting came at a time of heightened scrutiny over how local law enforcement uses Flock cameras.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
The meeting came at a time of heightened scrutiny over how local law enforcement uses Flock cameras.
A judge ordered the dog's euthanasia after it attacked four people, leaving three of them with severe injuries.
The crash happened at around 10 a.m. on Monday near the intersection of Walton Street and Stanbridge Avenue.
LAUSD said that elevated levels of lead were found on two elementary school campuses
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
Santa Ana police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a man on an e-bike late Monday night, leaving him hospitalized.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said the suspects got away after opening fire on an officer.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the fetus she is carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels' three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Mark Harris' new film "The Platform" recalls how after Ta'u Pupu'a retired from the NFL due to injuries, he worked across the street from a NY opera house until one day, the tenor's next career dream came true
The back-to-school excitement is being felt across Southern California as students in the second-largest school district in the nation head back for their first day of class. But before they get there, CBS LA’s Kalyna Astrinos explains what to watch out for so you don’t get schooled on your morning commute.
Temperatures across Southern California are going to remain hot as school districts across the region head back for the new school year. A majority of school districts will be in the 80s by the end of the day.
Desmond Shaw flies to the California Aqueduct for tonight's Look At This!
Monterey Park police and residents gathered at a city council meeting on Tuesday night to discuss how Flock cameras are used in their community. Nicole Comstock reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
