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!
Mary Kalayjian is a rocket scientist working for Aerojet Rocketdyne in Canoga Park. She says her work uses all of the STEAM disciplines, but especially technology, engineering art and math.
Morgan Louis is a permaculture gardener in Studio City. Louis said of all the STEAM disciplines, permaculture gardening relies most on science and art.
Newegg, a company based in the city of Industry, specializes in manufacturing high-end gaming computers. Of all the STEAM disciplines, the team at Newegg relies most on technology, engineering and math.
Michael Sticka, the Grammy Museum president, has made a career out of preserving Grammy Award history in downtown Los Angeles.
Kim Bui and her husband, Tim Bui, own Polar Playground in Huntington Beach where Tim sculpts cotton candy into eye-catching pieces of edible art. Of all the STEAM disciplines, being a cotton candy sculptor relies most on art and science — especially chemistry.
Concept designer Shane Baxley says he plays in the realms of engineering, fine artist, and all the STEAM disciplines. Chris Holmstrom reports.
This week's STEAM Series focuses on science and Biologist Alexandria Lee, who works in a COVID-19 test laboratory, who explains the process that follows your COVID test and how they find the results.
Science and engineering are the two key STEAM disciples used by the landscape architects to bring nature to SoFi Stadium
Meet Brian Foster, a holiday lighting specialist who took a passion for lighting and turned it into a fun job! This week's STEAM topics: Technology, engineering and math!
Serge Beaulie and Yelene Filipchuck showcase geometry as stewards for a new kind of art.
Transferring college credits can be a difficult process, but a research team led by the University of Arizona is developing technology to change that.
Many of the nation's 50 million people over age 65 who are finally eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations have found the task of setting up an appointment daunting. Fortunately, young people across the country are stepping up to help.
Alondra Carmona's aspirations to become a pediatric neurosurgeon and help her mom get back on her feet are now within reach thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan is sharing his "great pride and slight confusion" for two of his sons after their artwork was displayed at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky.
A choir in Oregon has found a way to safely gather in-person to make sweet music together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joshua Banks and Raymond Ross have walked the halls of Tidewater Community College's medical building in Virginia Beach, Virginia, many times before as students. But now, they're back as business owners.
We've seen the stories of doctors and nurses and other frontline workers combating the pandemic for months now, but there are many "unsung heroes" who protect staff and patients behind the scenes.
Researchers at Ohio State University are trying to determine if a cheap and simple product like hard candy could be used to test for COVID-19.
The United States faces a growing shortage of medical workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country.
Cal Fire officials say the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who became a central figure of the murder case against OJ Simpson, died at 74.
The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management said it was monitoring the blaze at 12:58 p.m.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department detective who became a central figure of the murder case against OJ Simpson, died at 74.
Cal Fire officials said the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is spreading "dangerously fast" and is threatening structures as well as infrastructure.
Crews located two people dead inside the structure. The identities of the individuals have not been confirmed yet.
Santa Monica police said no gunshot injuries were reported.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Los Angeles-area law enforcement agencies have announced that they will increase patrols around mosques and other houses of worship on Monday after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead, including the two alleged gunmen.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Firefighters found the man dead inside of a burning one-story building on North D Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Two people were hospitalized on Saturday after a trolley, Tesla and Rivian collided in Temecula's wine country.
The 80-year-old man and 79-year-old woman were both found suffering from traumatic injuries inside their Bermuda Dunes home on Friday during a welfare check, according to Riverside County sheriff's deputies.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the weekend Freeway Series with a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
More than 13,000 people are under evacuation orders in Ventura County due to the Sandy Fire, which broke out in Simi Valley early Monday morning and quickly grew to engulf more than 830 acres. Luzdelia Caballero, Joy Benedict, Mike Rogers and Desmond Shaw report.
Michele Gile reports from the Islamic Center of San Diego, where three people were killed, and two suspects were also found dead inside a car nearby on Monday.
Luzdelia Caballero reports from Simi Valley, where thousands of people were forced to evacuate from their homes on Monday due to the Sandy Fire, which has burned more than 800 acres since igniting in the morning.
Authorities say 5 people are killed in a deadly shooting at a Mosque in San Diego, including three adults and both suspects.
Actress and fitness entrepreneur Amanda Kloots sits down with CBS LA's Pat Harvey to discuss her ongoing journey with grief, her message for others hoping to heal from loss, learning to adapt to each major life change, and her future projects.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
