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!
Mary Kalayjian is a rocket scientist working for Aerojet Rocketdyne in Canoga Park. She says her work uses all of the STEAM disciplines, but especially technology, engineering art and math.
Morgan Louis is a permaculture gardener in Studio City. Louis said of all the STEAM disciplines, permaculture gardening relies most on science and art.
Newegg, a company based in the city of Industry, specializes in manufacturing high-end gaming computers. Of all the STEAM disciplines, the team at Newegg relies most on technology, engineering and math.
Michael Sticka, the Grammy Museum president, has made a career out of preserving Grammy Award history in downtown Los Angeles.
Kim Bui and her husband, Tim Bui, own Polar Playground in Huntington Beach where Tim sculpts cotton candy into eye-catching pieces of edible art. Of all the STEAM disciplines, being a cotton candy sculptor relies most on art and science — especially chemistry.
Concept designer Shane Baxley says he plays in the realms of engineering, fine artist, and all the STEAM disciplines. Chris Holmstrom reports.
This week's STEAM Series focuses on science and Biologist Alexandria Lee, who works in a COVID-19 test laboratory, who explains the process that follows your COVID test and how they find the results.
Science and engineering are the two key STEAM disciples used by the landscape architects to bring nature to SoFi Stadium
Meet Brian Foster, a holiday lighting specialist who took a passion for lighting and turned it into a fun job! This week's STEAM topics: Technology, engineering and math!
Serge Beaulie and Yelene Filipchuck showcase geometry as stewards for a new kind of art.
Transferring college credits can be a difficult process, but a research team led by the University of Arizona is developing technology to change that.
Many of the nation's 50 million people over age 65 who are finally eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations have found the task of setting up an appointment daunting. Fortunately, young people across the country are stepping up to help.
Alondra Carmona's aspirations to become a pediatric neurosurgeon and help her mom get back on her feet are now within reach thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan is sharing his "great pride and slight confusion" for two of his sons after their artwork was displayed at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky.
A choir in Oregon has found a way to safely gather in-person to make sweet music together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joshua Banks and Raymond Ross have walked the halls of Tidewater Community College's medical building in Virginia Beach, Virginia, many times before as students. But now, they're back as business owners.
We've seen the stories of doctors and nurses and other frontline workers combating the pandemic for months now, but there are many "unsung heroes" who protect staff and patients behind the scenes.
Researchers at Ohio State University are trying to determine if a cheap and simple product like hard candy could be used to test for COVID-19.
The United States faces a growing shortage of medical workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
LA County Public Health said it will red-tag kratom products at stores after several overdoses have been linked to the compound.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
LA County Public Health said it will red-tag kratom products at stores after several overdoses have been linked to the compound.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran.
Police detained two people who allegedly stabbed a pair of students outside Burbank High School.
USC officials said the man poses as a building manager and tells residents he's there to fix a water leak.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Mission Viejo animal control used a drone to reunite a lost dog with its owner.
Orange County was given a two-week extension to find beds for two mentally ill inmates accused of violent crimes.
An animal veterinary hospital in Orange County claims that a contractor who had previously laid the cement for a parking lot at their new facility returned to tear up the work over a payment dispute on Tuesday.
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer said 12 mentally ill men facing criminal charges could be released if county staff cannot find a facility to house them.
The United States will extradite four Southern California residents who are charged by German authorities with an alleged financial fraud scheme.
A 70-year-old man was killed and a woman was hospitalized after a man armed with a screwdriver broke into their Murrieta home, attacked them and then ran from the area on Wednesday morning.
Deputies say that the 78-year-old suspect fired multiple shots into the home of his estranged spouse at around 7 a.m. on Monday morning.
Riverside police arrested a registered sex offender from Arizona for allegedly trafficking a minor for prostitution.
Three Los Angeles County residents were also arrested when deputies served a series of search warrants across Southern California last week.
Jake Haro was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for his 7-month-old son's death.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
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.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
Leo Carlsson's short-handed goal midway through the third period proved to be the winner as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 7-5.
Former Laker Christian Wood allegedly fired shots at a group of suspects who attempted to break into a home he was staying at in Sherman Oaks on Wednesday, according to police.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth consecutive victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and 12 assists and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder extended their season-opening winning streak to eight games with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
Adrian Kempe scored his 200th NHL career goal, Drew Doughty broke the Los Angeles record for goals by a defenseman and the Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Mission Viejo animal services officials used a drone to help reunite a lost dog and a distraught owner earlier this week. Nicole Comstock reports.
A Riverside County union stepped in to honor veterans after the government shutdown forced organizers to cancel a cherished local tribute.
Desmond Shaw flies to Wat Thai of Los Angeles for tonight's Look At This!
Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested on Friday for false imprisonment. "Although this arrest occurred during the course of the missing person investigation, it is not directly related to Melodee's disappearance," the sheriff's department wrote in a news release. Hunter Sowards reports.
A Vietnam War veteran shot and killed a naked trespasser after he attacked two residents, including the veteran. Lauren Pozen reports.
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.
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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.
