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!
Through the years, technology has improved mobility in so many important ways. Hear what Toyota is doing to show they are a "mobility for all" company.
Olga Ospina profiles Lisa Schulte, the woman behind the Nights of Neon in Panorama City. She uses a unique blend of chemistry, math and art to bend light and fashion incredible neon creations.
Meet John Appleman, coach of the Mission Viejo Nadadores, who uses a blend of science and math — specifically physics — to lead his team of divers who are working to earn a spot on the US Olympics diving team. Olga Ospina reports.
Talia Dotson, TreePeople, uses mostly science in her career growing urban green spaces, leading community planting efforts and educating on the healing power of plants
In this episode of STEAM, see how the biologist who discovered a notorious mountain lion, is using science and technology to track and protect Los Angeles' bat population.
In this week's STEAM profile, Olga Ospina highlights Adaeze Cadet, an architect.
Meet Doug Crawford, one of SoCal's few letterpress printers, who continues to master and utilize a decades old family practice to provide highly-sought after work. Alex Biston reports.
Strategy is the name of the game in this gingerbread house competition.
Dr. Phil Van Haaster, engineering college dean, says the students are using math and engineering to build their structures made of graham crackers
Rafael Tolentino is a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Historic LA Hospital, who uses a unique blend of science and art to help his patients heal. Alex Biston reports.
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.
Michael Jackson's former home, Neverland Ranch, sits within the zone under an evacuation order as the 16,000+ Lake Fire continues to rage in Santa Barbara County on Sunday.
A visitor to Death Valley National Park died Sunday from heat exposure and another person was hospitalized as the temperature reached 128 degrees.
In all, 73 juveniles were arrested when a crowd of approximately 200 people swarmed the mall, lit illegal fireworks and set a trash can on fire on Saturday in Carson.
It's unclear what caused the train to derail.
Police say that one of the adults and two of the children are in critical condition after the crash on Sunday evening.
The blaze was reported just after 12:15 a.m. in the 4900 block of N. Beeman Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
In all, 73 juveniles were arrested when a crowd of approximately 200 people swarmed the mall, lit illegal fireworks and set a trash can on fire on Saturday in Carson.
It's unclear what caused the train to derail.
A visitor to Death Valley National Park died Sunday from heat exposure and another person was hospitalized as the temperature reached 128 degrees.
Firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Police say that one of the adults and two of the children are in critical condition after the crash on Sunday evening.
Police say that both drivers remained on scene to cooperate with their investigation.
A man was found stabbed to death while another man was left wounded in Fullerton, police say.
Orange County firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze on a Dana Point hillside on Friday after a fireworks display started the small inferno.
Officers opened fire on a suspect who allegedly pointed a gun at them during a pursuit in Anaheim on Friday.
The weekend-long operation resulted in 56 citations for possession of fireworks, as well as one criminal violation for possession with intent to distribute fireworks, deputies said.
San Bernardino County Fire Department crews have ordered all trails in the Mt. Baldy area above resort parking lot to evacuate the area immediately as a nearly 100 acre brush fire burns nearby.
Firefighters say that the blaze is burning dangerously close to some structures in the area near the 20500 block of Hill Top Drive.
The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Rancho California Road near the I-15 overpass, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
The 46-year-old man was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a sedan at the intersection of Ramon Expressway and Redlands Avenue at around 4 p.m. on Friday.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
President Biden has been adamant that he will stay in the race, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes "before this is all said and done, that President Biden most likely will be replaced."
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
The aviation behemoth built a reputation as the gold standard, but has been under scrutiny from regulators and the public alike after deadly crashes of its 737 Max, and another incident involving a door panel blowing out mid-flight.
President Biden has been adamant that he will stay in the race, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes "before this is all said and done, that President Biden most likely will be replaced."
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
An Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea is traveling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a potential cease-fire and hostage deal.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
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.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk.
Los Angeles FC's match against the Houston Dynamo has been postponed because of continuous inclement weather surrounding Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday.
Christian Yelich and Blake Perkins both homered, had three hits and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2 Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium.
Shohei Ohtani led the way for the six Dodgers named to the MLB All-Star Game on Sunday, second only to the Philadelphia Phillies' seven players.
Hayden Wesneski threw 6 1/3 innings, Michael Busch hit a two-run home run and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Los Angeles Angels.
The 47-year-old won 16 world championships over his nearly 20 years in the WWE, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Kurt Angle, Triple H and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Actor Danny Trejo was caught on camera during a fight at a Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga after he was apparently hit by a water balloon thrown by someone watching the event.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Jurni Rayne, the owner of the popular Los Angeles soul food brunch spot Gritz N Wafflez, closed down her business on Sunday to track down her car that was stolen during an early morning grocery run. Joy Benedict gets the latest.
Lauren Pozen reports from SouthBay Pavilion in Carson, where more than 70 juveniles were detained and cited on Saturday after a group of more than 200 descended on the shopping center to cause chaos by lighting illegal fireworks and setting a trash can on fire.
A bear that was recently spotted in Chatsworth last week has returned to the San Fernando Valley after it was released in the Angeles National Forest, prompting wildlife officials to once again ramp up capture efforts after it was spotted in Sylmar on Saturday.
Hundreds of people flocked to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Mid-Wilshire on Sunday for the 30th annual All-American Cruise-In.
Southern California has so many great stadiums and arenas for our teams. And it's not just the big ones. We're going to take you out the the Inland Empire for a behind-the-scenes look at LoanMart Field. The home of the Dodgers Single-A minor league affiliate the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.