Southern California's Deaf West Theatre
Deaf West Theatre's Artistic Director, DJ Kurs, introduces us to the theater and their upcoming shows.
Deaf West Theatre's Artistic Director, DJ Kurs, introduces us to the theater and their upcoming shows.
Scrabble Champ with tips and new launch of Scrabble.com
It's National Scrabble Day, marking the birthday of the inventor of the original game back in 1931. But now you can play online with a vintage feel at scrabble.com. 2017 National Champion WIll Anderson joined Good Day LA with tips to improve your play and everything you need to know about the platform.
It's National Scrabble Day, marking the birthday of the inventor of the original game back in 1931. But now you can play online with a vintage feel at scrabble.com. 2017 National Champion WIll Anderson joined Good Day LA with tips to improve your play and everything you need to know about the platform.
Artist "Sand One" paints a new doll mural
Artist "Sand One" paints a new doll mural in Lynwood.
Artist "Sand One" paints a new doll mural in Lynwood.
Teen Girl Scout raises funds and designs a special "chill room" for kids on the spectrum at The Wiley Center
Good Day LA welcomed Dr. Pamela Wiley, Dr. Ashley Wiley Johnson and 17-year-old Abi Jovar to talk about the good work happening at The Wiley Center in Culver City to make sure autistic children get the education and support they need to thrive. Abi envisioned and designed "under the sea" additions to the sensory room at the Center, with bubble tubes and a friendly shark! Through Girl Scout cookie sales, collecting recyclables and doing chores, she helped raise the funds to make the improvements a reality.
Good Day LA welcomed Dr. Pamela Wiley, Dr. Ashley Wiley Johnson and 17-year-old Abi Jovar to talk about the good work happening at The Wiley Center in Culver City to make sure autistic children get the education and support they need to thrive. Abi envisioned and designed "under the sea" additions to the sensory room at the Center, with bubble tubes and a friendly shark! Through Girl Scout cookie sales, collecting recyclables and doing chores, she helped raise the funds to make the improvements a reality.
Porto's opens newest location in Northridge
Porto's grand opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12. This will be the second Porto's to open in the San Fernando Valley.
Porto's grand opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12. This will be the second Porto's to open in the San Fernando Valley.
Four day workweek trials
The CEO of 4 Day Week Global, Joe O'Connor, on the benefits of a four day work week.
The CEO of 4 Day Week Global, Joe O'Connor, on the benefits of a four day work week.
Tips for processing feelings and avoiding prolonged grief
The American Psychiatric Association announced that prolonged grief disorder or PGD, is now a diagnosis, which could open up new ways of treating mental distress associated with grief. Author Ashley Bernardi, who wrote "Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission To Feel," joins Good Day LA with some tips on how to process grief in a healthy way.
The American Psychiatric Association announced that prolonged grief disorder or PGD, is now a diagnosis, which could open up new ways of treating mental distress associated with grief. Author Ashley Bernardi, who wrote "Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission To Feel," joins Good Day LA with some tips on how to process grief in a healthy way.
The aches and pains of astronauts: how zero gravity affects the human body
Dr. Haig Aintablian, an ER doctor who is also the inaugural fellow of the UCLA Space Medicine program joined Good Day LA to talk about how astronaut's bodies are effected by spending time in space, and what scientists are doing to help them prepare for extended journeys to places like Mars in the future.
Dr. Haig Aintablian, an ER doctor who is also the inaugural fellow of the UCLA Space Medicine program joined Good Day LA to talk about how astronaut's bodies are effected by spending time in space, and what scientists are doing to help them prepare for extended journeys to places like Mars in the future.
'Hop To It' Easter Drive
Founded in 2012, Family Promise of Orange County is a nonprofit organization that provides services, support and hope to help families experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability (including emergency shelter, temporary housing, rental assistance, financial literacy, job training and more).
Founded in 2012, Family Promise of Orange County is a nonprofit organization that provides services, support and hope to help families experiencing homelessness achieve housing stability (including emergency shelter, temporary housing, rental assistance, financial literacy, job training and more).
Pilot programs to pilot to put feminine hygiene products in public places being proposed by city council , and LA Board of Supervisors
Melissa Berton, Executive Director of The Pad Project, which produced the ground-breaking and Oscar-winning documentary "Period. End of Sentence," reacts to the news the government officials at the Los Angeles City and County level are moving toward providing relief for "period poverty."
Melissa Berton, Executive Director of The Pad Project, which produced the ground-breaking and Oscar-winning documentary "Period. End of Sentence," reacts to the news the government officials at the Los Angeles City and County level are moving toward providing relief for "period poverty."
"Hope House" to provide a safe space for victims of human trafficking and domestic violence
Hope is coming soon to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with the groundbreaking of Hope House, a new $910,000 California craftsman-style four-bedroom, two-bathroom, multi-family residence to be built in a Fullerton neighborhood. When completed, Hope House will accommodate 16 to 20 survivors for up to 24 months at no cost to them and there be offered numerous resources to aid their recovery, according to Mike Lee, CEO of Women's Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC).
Hope is coming soon to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with the groundbreaking of Hope House, a new $910,000 California craftsman-style four-bedroom, two-bathroom, multi-family residence to be built in a Fullerton neighborhood. When completed, Hope House will accommodate 16 to 20 survivors for up to 24 months at no cost to them and there be offered numerous resources to aid their recovery, according to Mike Lee, CEO of Women's Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC).
Norms restaurants and KFROG host book drive
The special effort is taking place in Riverside.
The special effort is taking place in Riverside.
How to start the conversation around young adult's mental health
Poet and Instagram Infuencer Donovan Beck (@TheMindofSol) and Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joined Michaela to talk about some great ways to kick start a conversation around mental health with teens and young adults about mental health. The Surgeon General has declared a national health crisis in the wake of the pandemic, and now more than ever it's important to be able to identify the signs of mental health struggles. This is all part of the "Sieze the Awkward" campaign to help all of us learn how to approach what can be an uncomfortable topic.
Poet and Instagram Infuencer Donovan Beck (@TheMindofSol) and Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joined Michaela to talk about some great ways to kick start a conversation around mental health with teens and young adults about mental health. The Surgeon General has declared a national health crisis in the wake of the pandemic, and now more than ever it's important to be able to identify the signs of mental health struggles. This is all part of the "Sieze the Awkward" campaign to help all of us learn how to approach what can be an uncomfortable topic.
Grand Prix of Long Beach Flagman
For Aaron Likens being a professional Indycar Flagman isn't just a job, it's his passion. Aaron was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as a young man and, as he told us on Good Day LA, being a flagman gave his life purpose and a place where he feels safe and confident.
For Aaron Likens being a professional Indycar Flagman isn't just a job, it's his passion. Aaron was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as a young man and, as he told us on Good Day LA, being a flagman gave his life purpose and a place where he feels safe and confident.
Guide Dogs of America looking for puppy trainers
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro takes us to Sylmar and tells us more about Guide Dogs of America.
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro takes us to Sylmar and tells us more about Guide Dogs of America.
Access to mental health services in urban Los Angeles
Harold Turner. Executive Director of the National Alliance of Mental Illness in Urban Los Angeles is working to provide education, support, and advocacy for people struggling with mental illness and their families. He talks with Michaela about their work with Black and Brown communities, and the importance of identifying signs at an early age.
Harold Turner. Executive Director of the National Alliance of Mental Illness in Urban Los Angeles is working to provide education, support, and advocacy for people struggling with mental illness and their families. He talks with Michaela about their work with Black and Brown communities, and the importance of identifying signs at an early age.
Giving students with disabilities a chance to make their dreams come true
A non-profit organization called "Yes I Can, Unity Through Music & Education" and a state-of-the art school for aspiring musicians, 1500 Sound Academy have partnered up to help students with disabilities develop confidence, skills and a sense of community, and help provide them with what could be, a life changing opportunity. James Fauntleroy and Rance Dopson and Bret Lieberman join Michaela
A non-profit organization called "Yes I Can, Unity Through Music & Education" and a state-of-the art school for aspiring musicians, 1500 Sound Academy have partnered up to help students with disabilities develop confidence, skills and a sense of community, and help provide them with what could be, a life changing opportunity. James Fauntleroy and Rance Dopson and Bret Lieberman join Michaela
Understanding Aphasia
Actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with Aphasia, a communication disorder affecting more than two million Americans. Dr. Swathi Kiran is Director of the Aphasia Laboratory at Boston University, she joined us on Good Day LA to talk more about Aphasia and possible treatments.
Actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with Aphasia, a communication disorder affecting more than two million Americans. Dr. Swathi Kiran is Director of the Aphasia Laboratory at Boston University, she joined us on Good Day LA to talk more about Aphasia and possible treatments.
Chef Marc Murphy in Poland with World Central Kitchen
Chef Marc Murphy joins Good Day LA from Poland where he's working with World Central Kitchen on the relief effort for the people of Ukraine.
Chef Marc Murphy joins Good Day LA from Poland where he's working with World Central Kitchen on the relief effort for the people of Ukraine.
April is autism acceptance month
Starting in 1970, April has been designated as "Autism Awareness Month," a time to educate the public. but in 2021 the name was changed to Autism Acceptance Month. It's a simple ? but really important ? distinction. Zoe Gross from the Autism Self-Advocacy Network joined Michaela on Good Day LA to talk about what you can do to promote inclusion and acceptance for the autistic community.
Starting in 1970, April has been designated as "Autism Awareness Month," a time to educate the public. but in 2021 the name was changed to Autism Acceptance Month. It's a simple ? but really important ? distinction. Zoe Gross from the Autism Self-Advocacy Network joined Michaela on Good Day LA to talk about what you can do to promote inclusion and acceptance for the autistic community.