Accomplished Web Developers In L.A. Are Multi-Faceted
Information technology expert Alex Harwood says it takes far more than creativity and a good eye to become a successful web developer in Los Angeles.
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Information technology expert Alex Harwood says it takes far more than creativity and a good eye to become a successful web developer in Los Angeles.
Playa Vista, one of the nation's most technologically-advanced communities, is fast becoming an axis of innovative progress in Los Angeles.
Steve LaDochy says job opportunities are ample in greater L.A. for tech-savvy meteorologists who are skilled in math, physics and computer science.
Dr. Denise Herz, a professor at California State University, Los Angeles, says the best way to lock down a lasting career within L.A.'s criminal justice system is to seek higher education.
Mike Gardner, says information security analysts with an industry-specific background maintain a strong competitive edge in Los Angeles.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger offers advice on where to, and how to, look for employment.
Ed Taylor, one of Los Angeles' busiest Santa actors, says there are many business opportunities in L.A. for performers that resemble the jolly ol' elf.
Encino Hospital Medical Center's Caretta M. James says qualified surgical technologists who are more marketable in Los Angeles are multi-skilled, personable and technologically-adaptable.
According to the research team at Economic Roundtable, more than 10,000 street vendors work in Los Angeles, generating more than $100 million in annual revenue.
Pierce College's Jason Finley says today's meteorologists in Los Angeles must understand the prominence of social media and excel in the areas of math, science and computer technology.
Dr. Tye W. Jackson says CSULA is getting prospective marketing managers ready for an anticipated spike in the number of upcoming job opportunities by teaching them powerful techniques that work.
Dr. James David Ballard, a professor at California State University, Northridge, says CSUN is updating its curriculum to help its students secure rewarding jobs within L.A.'s criminal justice system.
Talena Mara, an executive at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, says struggling actors in greater Los Angeles should consider donning their business caps and pursuing life in the theater, beyond the stage.
Kaiser Permanente's Howard Tsujimoto says in order for radiation therapists to uphold an effective edge in this ballooning medical field, they'll need to maintain their clinical skill sets.
Computer expert Scott Spiro says in order for computer support specialists to benefit from a projected blast of new job opportunities in Los Angeles, they must stay on top of cloud-computing technology.
If the NFL moves back into Los Angeles in 2015 or 2016, thousands of new jobs could be created in a town where the sports industry thrives.
Dr. Wilda Laija-Rodriguez, a CSUN professor, says school psychologists will need to increase their levels of proficiency in coming years to better serve L.A.'s bilingual students.
UCLA Extension's Deborah Deutsch says legal secretaries that are keeping pace with technological advancements are the ones securing sustainable careers.
Software engineer Amir Hallajpour says future computer programmers in Los Angeles are preparing for an expansive Java development marketplace by learning directly from industry professionals.
CSULA's Dr. Debasree Raychaudhuri says post-secondary institutions throughout Los Angeles are always in need of mathematical science instructors, especially part-timers.
Dr. Holly H. Kim says Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center is ready to handle any suspected or confirmed Ebola cases, while protecting its health care workers.
Based on previous years, Santa Monica's tourism industry could see big numbers for workers by the time 2014 bids adieu.
CSULA is preparing tomorrow's exercise physiologists by teaching them how to help L.A.'s business community fight chronic diseases and repair physical or bodily injuries.
Letitia Keller, President of the Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol & Drug Counseling, says tomorrow's addiction counselors will need to seek higher education and extend their services.
CSUN's Dr. Adam Kaplan predicts that an elevated demand for masterful Java developers will be spurred by an anticipated emergence of smart TVs, gadgets and home appliances.
A high school student was arrested after officers found a loaded gun at Orange Vista High School, according to the Val Verde Police Department.
Singles in Los Angeles, and beyond, are heading to Dodger Stadium to find love with a new event series called Drafted. "Sick of being a free agent? Get Drafted now," the matchmaker event series wrote on social media.
On Thursday, around 4 p.m., deputies were called to Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive, which borders El Toro High School, for a pedestrian struck by an e-bike.
The nonprofit has stepped in after numerous disasters, and washes loads for veterans and families living in cars and hotels.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
A high school student was arrested after officers found a loaded gun at Orange Vista High School, according to the Val Verde Police Department.
Singles in Los Angeles, and beyond, are heading to Dodger Stadium to find love with a new event series called Drafted. "Sick of being a free agent? Get Drafted now," the matchmaker event series wrote on social media.
On Thursday, around 4 p.m., deputies were called to Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive, which borders El Toro High School, for a pedestrian struck by an e-bike.
The nonprofit has stepped in after numerous disasters, and washes loads for veterans and families living in cars and hotels.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
A high school student was arrested after officers found a loaded gun at Orange Vista High School, according to the Val Verde Police Department.
Singles in Los Angeles, and beyond, are heading to Dodger Stadium to find love with a new event series called Drafted. "Sick of being a free agent? Get Drafted now," the matchmaker event series wrote on social media.
On Thursday, around 4 p.m., deputies were called to Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive, which borders El Toro High School, for a pedestrian struck by an e-bike.
The nonprofit has stepped in after numerous disasters, and washes loads for veterans and families living in cars and hotels.
The Angels will wear a memorial patch this season bearing Garret Anderson's initials, the team announced.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Irvine police said the man allegedly replaced expensive Lego sets with pasta before returning them to the store.
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is being praised as a hero after he alerted his family to a fire raging in their Orange County garage.
Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.
John Eastman, Chapman Law School's former dean, lost his law license after he allegedly helped President Trump try to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
A California State University, Long Beach student is suing the school and his former fraternity for a deadly crash that happened near Temecula in 2025, which left him with severe injuries and one of his best friends dead.
Nearly 500 ducks that were seized from an illegal animal sanctuary in Riverside County were up for adoption on Wednesday.
The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for one Jurupa Valley neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon after a brushfire broke out behind several homes.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.
After polling around 3% last month, former state attorney general Xavier Becerra jumped to 10% after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California governor's race.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set the date for a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's congressional seat after his resignation following multiple sexual assault allegations.
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.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, 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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
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 Angels will wear a memorial patch this season bearing Garret Anderson's initials, the team announced.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Portuguese striker Joao Dias Fernandes Paulinho scored two goals in a six-minute span in the second half as Toluca FC cruised to a 3-0 victory on Wednesday over LA Galaxy to advance to the semifinals.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani explains the latest developments in the arrest of d4vd in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas.
Amanda Starrantino is at the track, going behind the scenes to share what fans can expect from the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Michael Juliano, editor at Time Out Los Angeles, shares weekend events to attend including the LA Times Festival of Books, Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum and the Earth Day Festival.
Grae Drake reviews: “Balls Up,” “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” and “Mother Mary.”
The Laundry Truck LA helps the unhoused and those in need keep their laundry clean.
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.
