Professor Prepares L.A.'s Next Wave Of Urban Planners
Dr. Richard Willson, a professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, says many factors are increasing job opportunities for urban and regional planners in greater Los Angeles.
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Dr. Richard Willson, a professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, says many factors are increasing job opportunities for urban and regional planners in greater Los Angeles.
Andrée Mulia, a nurse recruiter at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, says medical centers are currently seeking qualified nurses to work in such specialized areas as neonatal and pediatric oncology.
Erin Schanke says wise communications specialists know how to incorporate the benefits of advertising, promotions and marketing to help companies grow and prosper in Los Angeles.
As a demand for school psychologists increases in Los Angeles, Carol Goodkind says a number of factors are influencing the manner in which they are helping students with special needs to succeed.
Kristine McGill, a drug education coordinator, says all patients in Los Angeles could have a primary care pharmacist in place by 2022 to help them receive better and safer medical care.
UCLA Extension's Dr. Varaz Shahmirian says earning a certificate in an information technology area helps applicants seek and secure high-end tech jobs in Los Angeles.
With job prospects for interpreters in ample supply, Fernando Becerra, Jr., says the practicum program he created at UCLA Extension is designed to help legal-minded students in Los Angeles reach success.
CSULA's Dr. Jiang Guo says a demand for more adept software engineers is on the rise in Los Angeles.
CSULA's Dr. Howard Xu says if they don't learn solid laboratory skills while in school, newly-minted biological technicians in Los Angeles would have a tough time figuring out on-the-job techniques.
After dedicating a minimum of 11 years of intense training to become practicing pediatricians in Los Angeles, these healers of children take their expertise far beyond their medical settings.
Clinical pharmacists in Los Angeles earn high-heeled wages for good reason. They assume a variety of important duties to help improve the lifestyles of all age groups that rely on prescription medications.
California Lutheran University's Jennifer Twyford says the number of mental health services is increasing within Los Angeles' school system to help ward off incidents of possible violence.
Santa Monica College's Marce Kelly says ambitious marketing managers should set their sights on Silicon Beach for some of the best employment opportunities in Los Angeles.
Becoming an open-water lifeguard in Los Angeles requires extraordinary physical fitness and an ability to withstand the most daring environment for a rescuer.
Santa Monica College's Saul Rubin says for emerging news reporters to better compete for jobs in L.A., they will need to know traditional journalism and how to handle multimedia production.
Los Angeles County Law Library's Sandi Levin says in order to better vie for available jobs, endeavoring law librarians should be bilingual, computer-wise and skillful in the area of legal research.
Santa Monica College's Frank Dawson says experienced career and technical educators are needed in Los Angeles to help prepare students for rewarding vocations.
Dr. Mike Shaw, a physicist and leading astrophotographer in Los Angeles, says technology is making it easier for amateur shutterbugs to capture award-worthy images of the night's sky.
A new wave of employment opportunities for healthcare managers has Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center's Paula M. Davey also focused on leadership development.
CSULA's Dr. Andre S. Avramchuk says healthcare services managers in Los Angeles that are keeping pace with technological advancements are more employable and higher paid.
Experts say medical secretaries with exceptional administrative skills and a strong handle on medically-related computer applications are the ones landing a wealth of job opportunities in Los Angeles.
UCLA's Karen Roque says health education inspires women in Los Angeles to make knowledgeable decisions about their health and welfare.
CSULA's Dr. Robert M. Nissen says well-versed biological technicians are the skillful hands that help scientists design better solutions to improve the quality of life for many.
As employment levels rise for security guards, Dennis Riera says new hires will be learning a different strategy to better safeguard Los Angeles' thriving nightclub scene.
Marina Del Rey Hospital's Mark Miller says innovative medical institutions in Los Angeles will soon rely on real-world geographic location structures to better protect patients, staff and visitors.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
The 21-year-old singer is accused of killing the 14-year-old Inland Empire girl after a lengthy sexual relationship.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
Universal Studios announced the opening day for its new Fast and Furious ride, which has sparked neighborhood complaints.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 14-year-old Orange County boy was seriously injured in a crash while he was allegedly riding an e-motorcycle illegally, according to police.
The one-day, nonprofit festival, founded by musician Olivia Rodrigo, features an all-female lineup including performances by Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and more.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
A 54-year-old Riverside County man was arrested last week for a deadly stabbing that happened in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley near Perris.
An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly cutting down a Flock camera in Temecula on Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
After hundreds of residents flooded an open house hosted by the power company looking to install miles of high-voltage power lines through the city of Temecula, the mayor took to social media to share a scathing message about what she called a "dog and pony show."
Deputies said that the plane was found nose down in a field near the Big Bear City Airport.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
A California man is the now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
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.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
UCLA has hired former Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace Martin Jarmond as the school's athletic director. School leaders call the move a "new path forward" due to a "significant financial deficit" that the athletic department faces.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
CBS LA reporter Hunter Sowards spent the evening with two of our meteorologists to address the rumors that a hurricane is coming to Southern California.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf. Lesley Marin reports.
Beverly Hills police arrested a 19-year-old man for stabbing a homeless man to death in a Beverly Hills alley. Neighbors said the suspect stabbed the man several times after he caught him going through trash cans. Nicole Comstock reports.
After weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to convince California lawmakers to add new protections for utility companies in the event of a wildfire. Tom Wait reports.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium. Laurie Perez 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.
