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!
Evelyn Taft profiles Charlie Hodges, a toy designer with a focus on sustainability. His signature toy series, called "Archamelia," is a unique blend of puzzle and entertainment, allowing children to expand their mind as they play.
An obsession with ice crystals led CalTech Dr. Kenneth Libbrecht to a one of a kind career. Libbrecht's work has been compiled into books and has appeared on U.S. postage stamps.
Olga Ospina profiles Shani Remer, a medic at the Santa Ana Zoo who details all of the ins and outs of her unique profession, including getting to hang out with a number of rare animals.
Amber Lee profiles Janis Hernandez, a geological engineer who works with California Geological Survey. She explains the extreme attention to detail her job entails, making sure to accurately provide a lay of the land.
Evelyn Taft profiles Jean-Pascal Lemire, one of Los Angeles's top florists, who uses a unique blend of science, art and math to create beautiful arrangements.
CBSLA sits down with Dr. Oliver Brooks who makes his living running a high-impact medical clinic.
Amber Lee profiles Bryan Vejar, an Arborist at the esteemed California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, where he maintains and ensures that the greenery around campus is healthy and thriving, using a special blend of math and science.
Carl Christman is a communications professor and a mentalist who performs at the Magic Castle. Olga Ospina reports.
CBS LA Meteorologist highlights Jack Seiler, a cotton farmer from the Palo Verde Valley, continuing a family tradition that began in 1967. He details the unique climate that allows his crop to grow so well, and how important weather patterns are to his success.
CBS LA Meteorologist Evelyn Taft highlights Jesus Pantoja, a local clockmaker and engineer who specializes in repair of antique timepieces, using a unique blend of engineering and attention to the minute details.
Mechanical engineering students at the University of Colorado are working on a solution to get more COVID-19 vaccines into rural communities by cold storage levels.
Food waste is a major contributor to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations, but now there's a growing slate of apps for that.
A new pharmacy that's opened in London includes everything from cold medicines and health products to coronavirus test kits and vaccines. But it's all made entirely from felt.
Someone's been leaving small metal sculptures in a park in Madison, Wisconsin, for years. But finally, the mystery has been solved.
Three high school students in Florida have not only built an airplane, but they've also customized it so people confined to wheelchairs can fly it.
A 15-year-old eco-warrior is making a splash in Lagos with her "Trashion Show," where models strut down the catwalk wearing outfits made by items we would normally throw in the garbage.
Scientists have translated spider webs into music, creating an eerie harp-like soundtrack that could help them better understand how the arachnids communicate as they spin their complex creations and may lead to advanced 3D printing techniques.
The University of California, Davis has partnered up with Allegiant Airlines' CEO Maurice Gallagher, a UC Davis alumnus, to create a rapid test that has efficacy in the high 90 percentiles for positive and negative COVID tests.
Two new graduates share a special bond that goes beyond studying together. Keith Taylor and his grandmother, Rosecedar Byrd, both received their diplomas from Indiana University South Bend at the same commencement ceremony.
Nearly a week after a massive water main ruptured in West Hollywood, LADWP officials say that pooling water has brought a halt to their ongoing repair work on Sunset Boulevard.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
CicLAvia organizers said Metro plans to shift the funding to fan zones for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Deputies said they're still working to determine if the victim died in the crash or as a result of the shooting.
An owner of the popular Los Angeles shoe store Coolkicks and 11 others are accused of stealing at least $2 million worth of Nike products.
Nearly a week after a massive water main ruptured in West Hollywood, LADWP officials say that pooling water has brought a halt to their ongoing repair work on Sunset Boulevard.
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
CicLAvia organizers said Metro plans to shift the funding to fan zones for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Deputies said they're still working to determine if the victim died in the crash or as a result of the shooting.
An owner of the popular Los Angeles shoe store Coolkicks and 11 others are accused of stealing at least $2 million worth of Nike products.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
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.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Walbert Ureña pitched six innings of one-run ball, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell each drove in two runs in a five-run first inning and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
LADWP postponed the re-paving project for the ruptured water main in West Hollywood after crews found a leak in the area. Brittney Ermon reports.
The future of Los Angeles' beloved CicLAvia events is unclear due to possible funding cuts. Hunter Sowards reports.
After sitting in the dark for six years, one of Los Angeles' most iconic movie theaters if finally slated to reopen, thanks in large part to one man's push to bring the Cinerama Dome back. Gio Insignares reports.
Brittney Ermon reports from West Hollywood, where LADWP crews are still working around the clock to reopen Sunset Boulevard after a massive water main break last week.
Nicole Comstock reports from Chino, where police on Wednesday arrested a 23-year-old man who was caught on camera assaulting an OmniTrans bus driver in what they called an unprovoked attack.
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.
