Continuing Education Leads To Worthier Job Opportunities In L.A.
UCLA Extension's Van Anderson says in order to compete for higher wages and better positions, employees need to beef up their skills by enrolling in a continuing education program.
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UCLA Extension's Van Anderson says in order to compete for higher wages and better positions, employees need to beef up their skills by enrolling in a continuing education program.
CSULA's Dr. Jongwook Woo says in order for database administrators to compete for a wealth of new job opportunities earmarked for Los Angeles, they will need to keep up with current trends.
John Jimenez, a registered nurse, says male nurses are important contributors to health care in L.A., because of the strategies they use to treat patients.
In greater Los Angeles, many limousine drivers earn sustainable wages, especially if they work for the motion picture and video industries.
While some news groups are laying off salaried photographers, Dave Haase says job opportunities for portrait and commercial camera operators are holding ground.
Marc Fishel, owner of High-Tech Publications, says future technical writers in metro Los Angeles must know how to incorporate inventive ways to transform complex material into straightforward instruction.
Marina Del Rey Hospital's Paulette Heitmeyer says technology is remodeling the architecture of the medical industry, resulting in a blast of new jobs for computer-cultured health information specialists.
Chris Lenz, director of the Career Development Center at CSULA, reveals the leading college degrees that help graduates land high-paying jobs in Los Angeles.
Scott Spiro, a computer security expert in Los Angeles, says college students are now the leading at-risk group for identity theft, a growing crime that can affect their employment opportunities.
Julius Wilson, an MRI technologist, says in order for job seekers in Los Angeles to land a lucrative position in this profession, they will need to be computer literate and science-minded.
Dr. Angela Young, a professor at California State University, Los Angeles, says proficient business managers in L.A. are well-rounded, fine-tuned and multi-skilled.
By 2016, Santa Monica College will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program in interaction design, opening many doors of opportunity for educated workers in this top-dollar field.
Yvonne Yen Liu, a researcher at Economic Roundtable, says tomorrow's social science analysts in Los Angeles will need to understand the challenges and opportunities within a service-based economy.
Edmon Muradyan, Owner of Marshall Security and Training Academy, says most businesses in Los Angeles are beefing up their protective forces.
Los Angeles resident Ursula Lucia says her two children will earn their bachelor's degrees while in their teens because of her and her husband's unified commitment to homeschool them.
Scott Spiro, CEO at Computer Solutions Group, Inc., says upwardly-mobile computer network architects in L.A. are dedicated team players that understand how businesses are run.
Giovanna Velasquez, an echo tech at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, says those interested in helping to diagnose cardiac-related issues must be committed to the vocation.
Kalika Nacion Yap, owner of a website design and marketing company in Santa Monica, says technology has made it easier for women to become business owners.
Dr. Michael Willard says California State University, Los Angeles, is actively equipping students with what they need in order to land sustainable and lucrative roles as probation officers.
CSULA's Dr. Michael Germano says social media traffickers, who are tech-savvy and can create inviting online content, are valuable assets to Los Angeles' socialistic business community.
According to Zillow Real Estate Research, residents now need to earn an annual paycheck of nearly $100,000, just to rent a modest home in Los Angeles.
Soon-to-be CSULA graduate Michael K. Chiem says his career objectives include heading a social media campaign for a leading-edge marketing firm in Los Angeles.
CSULA's Dr. Chengyu Sun says in order for web developers to better compete for a wave of new job offerings now pouring into Los Angeles, they will need to learn JavaScript.
Marina Del Rey Hospital's Julio Munoz says medical centers in Los Angeles are in need of educated surgical technologists with experience in orthopedic and spine surgical procedures.
Los Angeles resident Kim Deitz says she's preparing for an anticipated blast of new job openings for substance abuse counselors by receiving on-the-job training.
The incident was reported near the Salton Sea in North Shore around 8:25 a.m. Sunday.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
Hugo Lloris finished with two saves for Los Angeles FC in a record fifth straight shutout to begin a season, and Brad Stuver stopped the only shot he faced for Austin FC in a scoreless draw.
The incident was reported near the Salton Sea in North Shore around 8:25 a.m. Sunday.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
An alleged robbery suspect was arrested on Saturday night following a lengthy chase in a U-Haul box truck through the East Los Angeles area.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
An alleged robbery suspect was arrested on Saturday night following a lengthy chase in a U-Haul box truck through the East Los Angeles area.
LeBron James broke the NBA record for games played in the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, passing Robert Parish with 1,612 career games.
It's unclear where the chase began.
Burbank Airport raised $8,000 to help TSA officers who are not getting paid during the partial government shutdown.
One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
More than 20 years after an investigation into a Moreno Valley homicide began, Riverside County deputies have finally made an arrest.
Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection with a crash in Moreno Valley that killed a 25-year-old woman in January.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a possible murder-for-hire that left a 30-year-old man dead at a Murrieta apartment complex in January, according to police.
Corona Police shot and killed a man accused of stabbing a woman to death inside an apartment Thurday morning.
LA County deputies also seized $1 million in cash during the two-month operation.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, has died at 83 years old, just weeks before the event scheduled in April.
Hugo Lloris finished with two saves for Los Angeles FC in a record fifth straight shutout to begin a season, and Brad Stuver stopped the only shot he faced for Austin FC in a scoreless draw.
UCLA stormed past Cal Baptist in the women's NCAA Tournament, turning a close game into a 96-43 blowout.
Darius Garland scored a season-high 41 points, Kawhi Leonard added 34 with a tying bucket late in regulation and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Dallas 138-131 in overtime.
LeBron James broke the NBA record for games played in the Lakers' win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, passing Robert Parish with 1,612 career games.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Nia and Jags Barbecue founder and owner Stepha Dova walks CBS LA through some of their best items for a spring feast. Catch Nia and Jags Barbeque at the Oldtown Newhall Farmer's Market on Saturdays, and the Studio City Farmer's Market on Sundays.
President Trump says he's sending ICE agents to airports as TSA issues continue. Alys Martinez reports.
The final week of March will be a warm one for Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
Jim Michaelian, the President and CEO of the Long Beach Grand Prix, has died at 83 years old.
Dozens of skateboarders competed in the Kasso Skate and Sound Fest in Long Beach on Saturday.
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.
