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!
Andreas Tempereau was inspired to create the award-winning machine as he took a CPR class. Amy Johnson reports.
Danny Bui patrols Garden Grove and Westminster for standing water and the mosquito larvae that could be lurking in it. Amber Lee reports.
Catarah Coleman and Shoneji Robison are founders of Southern Girls Desserts in South L.A.
Adam Nagourney is studying the metabolic profile of cancer patients. Jasmine Viel reports.
Gerry Villalobos is an environmental specialist with LA's Department of Sanitation. Amber Lee reports.
A bubble artist, performer and co-creator of "Bubble Fest," Melody Yang is now the featured attraction at Discovery Cube Orange County.
Robert Gallo and his partner Toby the beagle sniff out the pests at LA's homes. Ross Palombo reports.
Cole Cramer, 13-years-old, is proprietor of Mantis Universe, a business he started after being taken with the unique and gentle insect.
A Sherman Oaks woman makes her living elevating an ancient workout. Suzanne Marques reports.
Jasmine Viel reports introduces use Brian Bushway, a blind orientation and mobility instructor who teaches people who are blind how to navigate a busy city.
In this week's STEAM profile, KCAL News Meteorologist Evelyn Taft introduces us to physical therapist Gabrielle Shrier.
Adaeze Cadet, AIA, is design principal of the L.A. office of H.O.K., a global architectural and engineering firm. She shares her childhood passion for building with K'nex toys, and how visiting museums and open houses early on help set the stage for her success.
A previously unknown work by Vincent van Gogh -- a study for one of his best-known drawings, "Worn Out" -- has been unveiled by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
If you've ever made eye contact with a robot, you know it can unsettling experience. Now, thanks to researchers in Italy, we also know it's more than just a queasy feeling that scientists call the "uncanny valley."
Vital repair work to fix cracks and holes at one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom is underway in one of the biggest conservation jobs at the site in decades.
The Met Gala -- the annual spectacle where celebrities often wear daring and wild designs -- finally returned this month to captivate the world after two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Banksy's artwork "Love is in the Bin," which famously shredded itself at Sotheby's in London three years ago, has returned to the auction room to be sold.
After the Caldor Fire threatened to destroy South Lake Tahoe, residents are taking fire prevention to the next level.
When it comes to putting greener cars on the road, it turns out there's more to it than just going electric.
Officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Sunday to several calls of a woman struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
Community members, family, and LAFD family gathered on the Seal Beach Pier and on the beach sand Sunday night, holding candles as a fire truck hoisted a flag over the prayer and vigil.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Just days after a judge overturned the convictions of two people in the 2007 murder of a man in East Hollywood, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vacated the convictions and ordered for the immediate release of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios.
Officers responded around 6:40 p.m. Sunday to several calls of a woman struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
It happened at around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Fifth Street and S. Broadway, according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators.
Community members, family, and LAFD family gathered on the Seal Beach Pier and on the beach sand Sunday night, holding candles as a fire truck hoisted a flag over the prayer and vigil.
Peak surf heights are expected to reach 8 to 12 feet in Los Angeles County and 12 to 18 feet in Ventura County.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m. on northbound lanes near Rainbow Valley Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, deputies said.
Deputies say that the victims were father and son.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Mason McTavish was the only scorer in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit, beating the Utah Hockey Club 5-4.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
Just days after a judge overturned the convictions of two people in the 2007 murder of a man in East Hollywood, District Attorney Nathan Hochman has vacated the convictions and ordered for the immediate release of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios.
Dawn McCarthy, lifestyle advisor, shares holiday essentials from cleaning products, and skin and hair care, to easy cocktails.
Megan Pozos, Amapola Market co-owner, demonstrates how to make tamales from the cornhusk and masa to filling and wrapping the final product.
Brooke Willimason demonstrates making a homemade salad dressing for an endive and chicory salad.
Yearly counts help the city secure funding for more housing. About 200 volunteers are needed ton January 22 and 23 to count people experiencing homelessness.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
