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!
NASA Mechanical Engineer Heather Maliska leads a team working to further the technology of electric-powered flight.
Cofounder of Wisdome Immersive Art Park near downtown LA, Powers makes his living creating surreal walk through experiences.
How does Daniel Peckham transform a dusty Mountain High into a winter wonderland? Serene Branson shows us.
Mechanical engineer Hunter Kowald invented a sky surfer hovercraft. Amber Lee reports.
Dr. Yvette Archie is a veterinarian at Veterinary Angels Medical Center in Agoura Hills where she and her team treat exotic animals. Of all the STEAM disciplines, Archie said her career relies most on science and math.
Artist Star Greenwood creates her own colors, builds her own equipment, and teaches the technique to both children and adults. Rachel Kim reports.
Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Tim Weurfel is assigned to the Emergency Medical Services Bureau as the operation's chief.
Compton sculptor Charles Dickson, known as Charles the Artist, uses unique, often unexpected materials to forge his impressive works of art.
Janet Todd is a kickboxing champion and an aerospace engineer at South Bay defense contractor Northrop Grumman. Of all the STEAM disciplines, her job as an aeronautical engineer relies most on engineering, math and art.
Captain RK Smithley gives CBSLA a tour from the San Bernardino Airport.
Math scores for elementary and middle school students are significantly down since the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to abruptly switch to remote learning in March, according to a testing nonprofit.
Students in The Netherlands have taken the challenge of making cars more environmentally friendly to a whole new level. Check out "Luca," a fully functioning electric car made almost entirely from recycled waste.
Now that the 2020 election season substantially over, a nonprofit that gives foster and at-risk kids guidance and training in science and technology would like to have your political yard signs.
A student-run wine brand that's already raised over $35,000 in scholarship funds has partnered with a local winery for its latest product.
Virtual learning is the era of COVID-19 has gone to the next level. A professor at Temple University in Philadelphia is using a robot to teach an on-site class for aspiring journalists.
Who thought STEAM education could be so sweet? A new online video series encourages kids to conduct science experiments with candy using items they have around the house.
A group of high school students in Wisconsin with some extra time on their hands due to the pandemic have developed a makeshift ventilator to help in the fight against the coronavirus.
Word of a successful coronavirus vaccine was welcome news for a 12-year-old Ohio boy who is volunteering as a test subject for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Some musically inspired youngsters in Virginia had to learn sign language motions in order to spread joy, not germs, during the recent holiday season.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
The Pacific Palisades mall will reopen this weekend, more than a year after surviving the Los Angeles wildfires.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a possible reckless driver.
The Pacific Palisades mall will reopen this weekend, more than a year after surviving the Los Angeles wildfires.
The bill targets large industrial food-storage facilities, preventing new building permits unless they maintain a state-of-emergency contingency fund for things like food and housing assistance, air quality monitoring, environmental cleanup, and remediation of hazardous materials.
The Lancaster businessman was allegedly beaten and zip-tied before he was left in a desolate area in October 2023.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
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.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
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.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was 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 current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
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.
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.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
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.
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.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster on Wednesday.
An alleged reckless DUI driver was arrested following a pursuit near downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Over the last few years, Southern California has seen an extreme uptick in residents turning towards ADUs for their living situations. Hunter Sowards takes a look.
Desmond Shaw flies to Miracle Mile for tonight's Look At This!
Brittney Ermon reports on the legal battle revolving around surrogate mother McKenna West, who declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
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.
