From foster care to youth advocate: Teen mom shares her remarkable journey
Along the way on our FOX 11 journey with Wednesday's Child, we meet so many other advocates for foster youth. Junely Merwin was a teen mom when she entered foster care. Now, she is a youth advocate.
Therapy dogs playing role in police officer mental health
Imagine the emotional toll on fellow El Monte police officers after two of their own were killed. Therapy dogs were brought in to help support the department in mourning, says Gil Escontrias, who is the founder of Blue Line Dogs LA.
In Depth: The future of food
Guest host Bob DeCastro talks to guests about the future of the food service industry, from what's changed in restaurants since the COVID-19 pandemic, to restaurants selling their wares, and more.
In Depth: Inflation, Pride Parade, Summer Movies
Guest host Bob DeCastro fills in for Hal Eisner. He is joined by Certified Financial Planner David Rae. Then, author and Professor Lillian Faderman talks to Bob about coming out as a lesbian back in the 1950s. Also joining Bob is Film Critic and “Dish Nation” host Andrew Freund to talk about the summer film season.
In Depth: Honoring LA entrepreneurs
Los Angeles will soon celebrate some of the best in business.
In Depth: Entrepreneurs, Comfort Cases, Brian Banks
Christine Devine fills in for Hal to talk about the upcoming Entrepreneurs Awards; a foundation that provides supplies to foster youth, and the new book from Brian Banks.
In Depth: Water Woes
Bob DeCastro talks with guests about the drought plaguing California, what might be done about it and more.
In Depth: Water Woes
Guest host Bob De Castro takes over for Hal Eisner. Mandy Sackett, Surfrider Foundation's California Policy Coordinator, joins Bob to talk about the potential of desalination to alleviate the worst threat of drought in California. MWD General Manager Adel Hagekhalil joins Bob to talk about the drought crisis, which he calls the worst drought ever. Bob speaks to Emily Parker, a water quality scientist with Heal the Bay, about the problem of microplastics.
In Depth: Saving LA's Gems
Hal talks to 1933 group Co-owner Bobby Green about the designer group that has renovated many of L.A.’s historic eateries and bars. Also, Andrew Meieran, the Owner of Clifton’s and Founder of The Neverlands joins Hal to discuss the renovation and re-launch of Clifton’s Republic. Nick Griffin, Executive Director of Downtown Center Business Improvement District joins Hal to talk about the function of the BID.
In Depth: Saving LA's Gems
Hal talks to 1933 group Co-owner Bobby Green about the designer group that has renovated many of L.A.’s historic eateries and bars. Also, Andrew Meieran, the Owner of Clifton’s and Founder of The Neverlands joins Hal to discuss the renovation and re-launch of Clifton’s Republic. Nick Griffin, Executive Director of Downtown Center Business Improvement District joins Hal to talk about the function of the BID.
In Depth: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Hal speaks with doctors about a potential mental health crisis in the U.S, and the COVID-19 pandemic's affects on mental health.
In Depth: Mental Health Awareness Month
Hal talks with Dr. Anil Sharma, Psychiatrist and vice president of the psychiatry department of Dignity Health Northridge; Dr. Laurel Bear, the founder of Gateway to Success; Dr. Suman Radhakrishna, with Dignity Health California Hospital.
In Depth: Helicopter news coverage, 25 years of the Melrose Trading Post, Descanso Art Garden
Hal talks with SkyFox reporter Stu Mundel about advances in helicopter reporting over the years; the founders of the Melrose Trading post as it celebrates its 25th anniversary; and leaders from Descanso Gardens about their new art exhibit.