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!
Meet Sebastian Pulido, a certified anesthesia technologist. He explains his critical position he holds in the operating room of a hospital.
In this week's STEAM profile, we focus on geotechnical engineer Abe Simontab, who makes his living predicting landslide vulnerability.
Meet Jessica Long, a 16-time Gold Medal winner who is also a double-amputee. Jessica talks about mobility and what that means to her.
Meet Adam Chavez, who is a Master Falconer. Chavez uses birds of prey to help protect the environment. We'll show you how he relies on science, math and technology to get the job done!
Meet ULCA's Chief of Transfusion Medicine, Alyssa Ziman, M.D., who is responsible with supplying hospital patients with the blood they need to survive.
Inglewood chess promoter and tournament producer Jerimiah Payne is the creator of "Make A Move," bringing a fresh perspective to an ancient board game.
He doesn't have a badge but he helps law enforcement agencies across the country solve crimes. In this week's STEAM Profile, KCAL News Meteorologist Evelyn Taft introduces us to forensic psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz.
Ultrasound technician, Yerenny Salvador, talks about her career and says she learns something new everyday.
In this week's profile, Alex Biston meets Dr. Rajit Gadh, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UCLA's Samueli School of Engineering. He makes his living engineering power solutions by focusing on maximizing renewable energy storage and reducing our reliance on gas and oil.
Last week, we brought you the story of a patient wide awake during brain surgery. Today, KCAL News Mornings anchor Rudabeh Shahbazi introduces us to the brain surgeon behind the operation, Dr. Ajay Ananda.
If spending hours on video calls for school or work has you feeling a bit tired, you may be suffering from "Zoom fatigue." But researchers say there are ways to get out of that virtual funk.
Fidelity Investments is joining a growing list of investment groups allowing teens to trade stocks.
Farmers are often the first to feel the impact of severe weather and climate change but many are starting to fight back from the ground up.
A second grader in Central Pennsylvania who helped design a police department's newest ride says she's hoping to bring some happiness to the streets.
Talk about pomp and circumstance! Three sets of triplets graduated this year from the same high school senior class in Texas.
Cliffs below the Eiffel Tower? French contemporary artist JR has created the optical illusion that the Eiffel Tower is perched precariously over a rocky ravine.
This year's co-valedictorians at a high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have a lot in common -- they share the same birth date and parents. Yes, they're twins!
A student who is getting her masters degree in computer science at the University of California, Berkeley took on a side project during the pandemic lockdown to benefit young women in her native Uganda.
A 16-year-old in Washington, D.C., who is graduating high school early has already decided what college he'll be attending this fall.
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Authorities have arrested the seventh and final suspect who was wanted for an armed robbery in Orange County in which residents were duct taped and held at gunpoint during an attempted theft of millions worth in cryptocurrency in September
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
A man was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Pacoima on Tuesday afternoon.
Mary Carole McDonnell, who posed as the heiress of the McDonnell Aircraft Family, allegedly stole $30 million from California banks nearly a decade ago, according to the FBI.
Nearly a year after CBS Los Angeles exposed equipment problems that plagued Los Angeles firefighters during the Palisades Fire fight, another major concern has allegedly been found at the Port of Los Angeles.
A man was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Pacoima on Tuesday afternoon.
Mary Carole McDonnell, who posed as the heiress of the McDonnell Aircraft Family, allegedly stole $30 million from California banks nearly a decade ago, according to the FBI.
Police found an alleged robbery suspect dead inside of a Granada Hills home after an hours-long standoff on Tuesday.
It's a group of community members, all ages, from all walks of life who come together on Wednesday mornings to remember that a little silliness goes a long way.
Authorities have arrested the seventh and final suspect who was wanted for an armed robbery in Orange County in which residents were duct taped and held at gunpoint during an attempted theft of millions worth in cryptocurrency in September
Orange County residents packed into a Monday night meeting to learn more about the plan to reopen California's coast for new oil drilling.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Wild dashcam video footage shows the dramatic moments that a pickup truck launches off an overpass in Rialto before going airborne and crashing onto the 210 Freeway below on Friday night.
Authorities say that the 54-year-old man "heroically kept his son afloat" after their kayak capsized on Lake Perris on Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. near Lindenberger Road and Scott Road, according to the Menifee Police Department. Officers arrived at the scene and found a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that was fully involved in flames.
The two-decade investigation began on March 21, 2004, when 18-year-old Hemet man Reynaldo Burts was found dead in the hills near Idyllwild.
Two Highland residents were arrested in connection with a homicide in Moreno Valley in early November, according to Riverside County deputies.
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Royal Caribbean crew members "negligently" overserved 35-year-old Michael Virgil "in a matter of hours" while he exhibited obvious signs of intoxication, the lawsuit alleges.
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Chad Baker-Mazara scored a season-high 31 and Ezra Ausar scored 22 of his career-high 29 points in the second half before fouling out and USC used the second half to take control and beat San Diego 94-81.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who played 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, last played in 2020 with the Colts.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Nicole Comstock reports from Claremont, where one church has created a modern nativity scene interpretation to make a strong political statement on current social issues, namely the immigration enforcement actions taking place across the country.
Federal investigators are seeking help from the public as they continue their search for a 73-year-old woman who allegedly scammed California banks out of $30 million nearly a decade ago. Laurie Perez reports.
In this episode of Look At This!, Desmond Shaw takes a look at the quirky Norton House in Venice, designed by renowned Los Angeles architect Frank Gehry, who died last week.
Gio Insignares takes a look at the public hearing in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night, during which three Southern California locals were among the five citizens who offered testimony over their detainment by federal agents during immigration operations.
Tom Wait takes a look at President Donald Trump's speech during a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, during which he spoke on the nation's economy and inflation.
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.
