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!
What started as a competition between colleges could one day become the future of affordable housing, as students from Burbank's Woodbury University lent their idea and designs to 3D print a home in Los Angeles County — the first of it's kind in the region. Jeff Nguyen takes a deeper look at how the trial could become the precedent.
Part of Woodbury University's student 2023 Solar Decathlon project, it is the first such permitted structure in the city of Los Angeles
Pearson of Custom Props Inc. says his company builds a lot of special effects props for movies and television, and every project is different
Today's STEAM profile introduces us to a woman who sold Kylie Jenner her first fluffy bird! Meet Gloria Adams, founder of California Silkie Chickens Ranch.
Meet Dr. Evan Zahn, a congenital cardiologist and this week's STEAM profile.
Arborist Jack Smith uses mostly science when growing trees. He chose the career of an arborist as a way to combat climate change.
Dr. Knauss uses science, engineering, art and math to create aesthetic prosthetics for people with amputations
Rex Covington uses technology, art, and math for his ice works
Exploring how science plays a role in all things fun at the OC Fair.
Mitch Solomon uses science, art and math in his career as a chameleon breeder
Millions of parents give their children an allowance. For decades it was paid in cash, but the technology behind kid-friendly debit cards are giving families a new option.
Wildfires continue to rage in the western half of the country and hurricane season has already caused widespread devastation from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard. But researchers say there are ways to protect homes before disaster strikes.
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc, the parent company of the Silicon Valley-based search-engine giant Google, is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to San Francisco.
Schools that are looking to offer authentic learning experiences to students can't get much more authentic than opening a real bank.
As electric vehicles take over the streets, they're proving to be popular off-road, too. The eco-friendly jeeps are giving tourists in Africa quieter and cleaner safaris.
Researchers at Virginia Tech are unleashing a mobile robot dog to help collect data at construction sites.
An art student in England is making music with food, inspired by watching Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) cooking videos.
A technology program at the University of South Carolina is making toys accessible for kids with disabilities in more ways than one.
Many Americans who lost work during the pandemic are considering new careers. A ground breaking environmental program is giving people a helping hand, with free training for green jobs.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said officials are working to de-energize the structure.
A Kern County Fire Department firefighter suffered major injuries when their truck rolled nearly 200 feet down a steep hillside near the Canyon Fire on Friday night.
It happened at around 6:45 p.m. on southbound lanes of the 14 Freeway near Barrel Springs Road, according to CHP officials.
Taylor Ward homered and fell a triple short of the cycle, driving in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Saturday night.
At least four dogs were killed and a Temple City home destroyed when a large fire broke out on Saturday afternoon.
It happened at around 6:45 p.m. on southbound lanes of the 14 Freeway near Barrel Springs Road, according to CHP officials.
At least four dogs were killed and a Temple City home destroyed when a large fire broke out on Saturday afternoon.
Thousands of San Fernando Valley residents were expected to remain without water through the weekend as repair work continues days after their service was first interrupted on Tuesday.
A woman was saved on Friday after she plunged 300 feet off the side of the Angeles Crest Highway, according to authorities.
A former Los Angeles Police Department officer was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping for ransom just months after he was previously arrested for alleged insurance fraud.
An Orange County employee was fatally shot by an off-duty deputy at a Tustin apartment complex on Friday morning, authorities said.
Police said that several surrounding units at the complex were struck by gunfire, but no one was injured.
Firefighters say that 19 cars were completely destroyed and four others sustained damage in the massive fire early Wednesday morning.
Police said the wrong-way driver was speeding when he crashed, triggering a multi-car crash that left two people dead five others hospitalized.
Orange County's John Wayne Airport is now one of four across the country to take part in the "Families on the Fly" campaign, a streamlined option for traveling families who typically travel with tons of items like strollers, backpacks and more for their children.
The 39-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after she ran through a red light on Cal Oaks Road and slammed into a car driving through the intersection, police said.
The crash happened on Friday morning at around 7:30 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County firefighters.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies helped wrangle a wayward bull that wandered onto the Jurupa Valley High School campus on Friday.
Deputies said that the suspect and victim were involved in a crash, which quickly turned into an argument between the two drivers.
The Redlands Police Department said they found evidence connected to the 2023 disappearance of Emilio Ghanem.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Logan Coleridge thought his long-lasting symptoms were from a concussion until an MRI found an alarming, unexpected abnormality.
Matt Vierling's three-run homer in the eighth inning led the Detroit Tigers to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Police in Atlanta say the suspect is dead after a shooting near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.
California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis has announced that she is ending her campaign to run for governor in 2026.
The proposed settlement comes weeks after the DOJ accused UCLA of "antisemitism and bias."
Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
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.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
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.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run, Blake Snell struck out 10 batters in five shutout innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1.
Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium.
Stetson Bennett passed for 188 yards and two touchdowns in a strong start to the preseason, leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 31-21 victory over the Cowboys on Saturday night in new Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer's debut.
Taylor Ward homered and fell a triple short of the cycle, driving in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Saturday night.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer known for hits like "Don't Touch Me," has died at 85.
Justin Timberlake, who wrapped up a two-year tour Wednesday, shared he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness, on Instagram.
Highland Park residents are at odds over the impact that a week's worth of filming for the latest Quentin Tarantino project could have on their city and businesses.
It feels like summer! A warm and sunny week is heading to Southern California as August is in full swing. Amber Lee reports.
What inspires people to take the leap from 10,000 feet above? We found out firsthand what it takes to become a licensed skydiver and what it takes to jump out of a plane for the very first time.
The crash happened on Friday morning at around 7:30 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County firefighters.
For the first time since the devastating Palisades Fire destroyed hundreds of his paintings in January, Malibu-based artist Bruce Sanders held his first art show on Saturday.
Black Girl Joy Day took place across Southern California on Saturday, including at Mayor Karen Bass' Windsor Square home.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
