Boomerang Employees: Getting your old job back
A record number of people quit their jobs during the pandemic. Many of those same people are now looking for their old jobs back. They're being called "Boomerang Employees" and according to Andres Lares with the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, it's one of the biggest hiring trends happening right now. Andres joined us on Good Day LA with tips for those looking to return to their old jobs.
A record number of people quit their jobs during the pandemic. Many of those same people are now looking for their old jobs back. They're being called "Boomerang Employees" and according to Andres Lares with the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, it's one of the biggest hiring trends happening right now. Andres joined us on Good Day LA with tips for those looking to return to their old jobs.
L.A. County Youth Commissioner gives perspective on crime in Los Angeles
L.A. County Youth Commissioner, Ricardo Ortega, joined Good Day LA to continue the conversation on crime in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Youth Commission is a youth led organization that advises the county on new legislation and makes policy recommendations regarding children, families and their communities.
L.A. County Youth Commissioner, Ricardo Ortega, joined Good Day LA to continue the conversation on crime in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Youth Commission is a youth led organization that advises the county on new legislation and makes policy recommendations regarding children, families and their communities.
Lauri Burns of The Teen Project introduces the new Safe Site app
Executive Director, Lauri Burns, introduces GDLA viewers to 'The Teen Project'. Learn how the group is introducing technology to help young women with the new Safe Site app.
Executive Director, Lauri Burns, introduces GDLA viewers to 'The Teen Project'. Learn how the group is introducing technology to help young women with the new Safe Site app.
California destinations with an international flavor
Lots of people have the itch to travel overseas but may not have the desire to fly quite yet. Lifestyle expert Elycia Rubin showed us a list of local places where you can get that international feel without breaking the bank or getting on a plane.
Lots of people have the itch to travel overseas but may not have the desire to fly quite yet. Lifestyle expert Elycia Rubin showed us a list of local places where you can get that international feel without breaking the bank or getting on a plane.
Tips to keep the holidays happy
Family gatherings can be filled with lots of joy and lots more drama. Dr. Shamini Jain has some ways to help keep the peace at those big family holiday celebrations.
Family gatherings can be filled with lots of joy and lots more drama. Dr. Shamini Jain has some ways to help keep the peace at those big family holiday celebrations.
UC Riverside research on Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Ryan Julian, a Professor of Chemistry at UC Riverside, joins us to discuss his team's latest research on Alzheimer's Disease.
Dr. Ryan Julian, a Professor of Chemistry at UC Riverside, joins us to discuss his team's latest research on Alzheimer's Disease.
Fighting HIV in communities of color
When it comes to HIV cases in the U.S., Black Americans still account for approximately 42% of all new cases. We talked to Grazell R. Howard from the Black AIDS Institute about what's being done to help in the fight.
When it comes to HIV cases in the U.S., Black Americans still account for approximately 42% of all new cases. We talked to Grazell R. Howard from the Black AIDS Institute about what's being done to help in the fight.
Stopping School Violence
It is a sad fact that school shootings have become all too commonplace in the U.S and it seems to be getting worse. What's behind the violence and what can be done to stop it? "Doc Brown" has been travelling the country and talking to students. He shared his insights on Good Day LA.
It is a sad fact that school shootings have become all too commonplace in the U.S and it seems to be getting worse. What's behind the violence and what can be done to stop it? "Doc Brown" has been travelling the country and talking to students. He shared his insights on Good Day LA.
Couple talks about their child coming out as transgender
Imagine being a parent and hearing your 4 year old say to you 'I?m not a boy. I?m a girl in my heart and brain'. JR and Vanessa Ford had that experience and now they're sharing it with everyone in the new children's book 'Calvin'.
Imagine being a parent and hearing your 4 year old say to you 'I?m not a boy. I?m a girl in my heart and brain'. JR and Vanessa Ford had that experience and now they're sharing it with everyone in the new children's book 'Calvin'.
Tips for single parents to make it through the holidays
If you're navigating your first holiday as a single parent, you're not alone...we talked to licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Amber Trueblood who has some advice for all the single parents out there.
If you're navigating your first holiday as a single parent, you're not alone...we talked to licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Amber Trueblood who has some advice for all the single parents out there.
Alex González, of MANÁ, on July dates at The Forum.
Alex González, drummer and songwriter of MANÁ, joins Good Day LA to tell us about added shows for July at The Forum.
Alex González, drummer and songwriter of MANÁ, joins Good Day LA to tell us about added shows for July at The Forum.
Danny Jordan and Nicole Brennan I Am Capable Movement
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities day, Araksya talks to Danny Jordan, creator of "The Capables", and Nicole Brennan, founder of the "I am Possible" foundation, who partnered to create the "I am Capable" movement.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities day, Araksya talks to Danny Jordan, creator of "The Capables", and Nicole Brennan, founder of the "I am Possible" foundation, who partnered to create the "I am Capable" movement.
Rock band Mana announces residency at the LA Forum
Mana is one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Now the band is coming to Los Angeles for a special set of shows. The recently announced a residency at the Forum in Inglewood. Amanda Salas spoke to drummer Alex Gonzalez on Good Day LA.
Mana is one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Now the band is coming to Los Angeles for a special set of shows. The recently announced a residency at the Forum in Inglewood. Amanda Salas spoke to drummer Alex Gonzalez on Good Day LA.
Dr. Tom Kenyon talks about Omicron Variant
Dr. Tom Kenyon is the Chief Health Officer of Project Hope, and the former Director of Global Health for the CDC. He is one of the leading authorities on global vaccination efforts, and talks to Michaela about Omicron, and how vaccination rates around the world play in to mutations and their spread.
Dr. Tom Kenyon is the Chief Health Officer of Project Hope, and the former Director of Global Health for the CDC. He is one of the leading authorities on global vaccination efforts, and talks to Michaela about Omicron, and how vaccination rates around the world play in to mutations and their spread.
(RED) takes its pandemic battle to a whole new level
This World AIDS Day, (RED) is making it easy for consumers to fight pandemics with the new campaign CODE (RED). We talked to the President and C.O.O. of the group about this and how much good (RED) has done since it started 15 years ago.
This World AIDS Day, (RED) is making it easy for consumers to fight pandemics with the new campaign CODE (RED). We talked to the President and C.O.O. of the group about this and how much good (RED) has done since it started 15 years ago.
Return of "Violins of Hope"
Performed by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, "Violins of Hope" serves as a reminder of all that was lost in the Holocaust and seeks to highlight the survival of the Jewish people. This morning we were joined by conductor Dr. Noreen Green and violinist Niv Ashkenazi who spoke about the importance of the upcoming concert.
Performed by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, "Violins of Hope" serves as a reminder of all that was lost in the Holocaust and seeks to highlight the survival of the Jewish people. This morning we were joined by conductor Dr. Noreen Green and violinist Niv Ashkenazi who spoke about the importance of the upcoming concert.
A new twist on Hanukkah latkes with Chef Brad Kent
Here's a recipe for potato pancakes from Brad Kent of the new restaurant - Bagel+Slice. You can check them out this Sunday at their pop up in front of the restaurant - still under construction but opening soon -- at 4751 York Blvd in Highland Park. Ingredients: 1 pound russet potatoes, (about 2 each) washed, shredded skin-on 1/2 of a medium brown onion, peeled, shredded 1 whole egg, beaten 1/2 cup matzo meal or 1/3 c gluten-free flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 Tablespoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Olive oil and neutral vegetable oil for frying Method: 1. Place shredded potatoes in tea towel and squeeze water from potatoes into a bowl. Do NOT discard this liquid 2. Beat the egg and add in the shredded onion, salt and pepper\ 3. Add the squeezed shredded potatoes to the egg mixture and top with the matzo meal or gluten free flour and baking powder 4. Gently pour the water off the top of the reserved potato water into the drain and add back all of the remaining white potato starch to the latke base 5. Mix the latke ingredients well with hands and add additional matzoh meal or gluten free flour if needed. 6. Preheat 50% olive oil and 50% vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat 7. Spoon 2-4 Tbsp. of latke mix to the oil and allow to pan fry until golden on one side. Flip to brown on opposite side. 8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels 9. Serve hot Traditional garnish is sour cream and apple sauce. A new serving suggestion is the “Bagel+Slice way” with a fried egg and hot sauce on a toasted bagel.
Here's a recipe for potato pancakes from Brad Kent of the new restaurant - Bagel+Slice. You can check them out this Sunday at their pop up in front of the restaurant - still under construction but opening soon -- at 4751 York Blvd in Highland Park. Ingredients: 1 pound russet potatoes, (about 2 each) washed, shredded skin-on 1/2 of a medium brown onion, peeled, shredded 1 whole egg, beaten 1/2 cup matzo meal or 1/3 c gluten-free flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 Tablespoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Olive oil and neutral vegetable oil for frying Method: 1. Place shredded potatoes in tea towel and squeeze water from potatoes into a bowl. Do NOT discard this liquid 2. Beat the egg and add in the shredded onion, salt and pepper\ 3. Add the squeezed shredded potatoes to the egg mixture and top with the matzo meal or gluten free flour and baking powder 4. Gently pour the water off the top of the reserved potato water into the drain and add back all of the remaining white potato starch to the latke base 5. Mix the latke ingredients well with hands and add additional matzoh meal or gluten free flour if needed. 6. Preheat 50% olive oil and 50% vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat 7. Spoon 2-4 Tbsp. of latke mix to the oil and allow to pan fry until golden on one side. Flip to brown on opposite side. 8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels 9. Serve hot Traditional garnish is sour cream and apple sauce. A new serving suggestion is the “Bagel+Slice way” with a fried egg and hot sauce on a toasted bagel.
Concerns and fears over Omicron
The fact we don't know a lot about this new Covid variant has a lot of people stressing out and fearful. We talked to someone on the front lines of all this, Dr. James Keany, an ER physician at Providence Mission Hospital in Orange County.
The fact we don't know a lot about this new Covid variant has a lot of people stressing out and fearful. We talked to someone on the front lines of all this, Dr. James Keany, an ER physician at Providence Mission Hospital in Orange County.
Dr. Michele Nealon gratitude can change your brain
Dr Nealon, President of Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks to Micheala about research that shows expressing gratitude can change your brain in ways that can have long term positive effects.
Dr Nealon, President of Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks to Micheala about research that shows expressing gratitude can change your brain in ways that can have long term positive effects.
Peng Peng Lee talks Tik Tok Success
Peng Peng Lee has close to 4 million followers on Tik Tok...and that number continues to climb. She talked to us about how she went from gymnastics champ to Tik Tok sensation and the hard work that goes into it.
Peng Peng Lee has close to 4 million followers on Tik Tok...and that number continues to climb. She talked to us about how she went from gymnastics champ to Tik Tok sensation and the hard work that goes into it.