Erica Olsen

Los Angeles

Host, Inside SoCal Sunday Morning at KCBS-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Emmy-winning CBS LA Host 📺 Host of Inside SoCal Sunday Morning on @cbsla ☀️ ISG Intermediate Sommelier Certification 🍷 UC Davis Winemaking Program 👩🏼‍🎓

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Inside SoCal: Pampering Mom (5/4)

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

If your mom needs a break, one of the best gifts you could offer is relaxation and Yaamava's award-winning Serrano Spa delivers on another level. MOTHER'S DAY AT YAAMAVASponsored by Yaamava Resort & CasinoThis Mother's Day, Yaamava Resort and Casino is going all out. For those moms in desperate need of a break, the Serrano Spa is ready to welcome them with open arms, quiet and serious pampering (they were awarded the coveted Forbes 5 Star rating afterall).
Inside SoCal: Art in Paso (4/20)

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

While Paso Robles is certainly known for its wine, the vast and varied artistic scene here isn't to be missed. ART, TECH AND NATURESponsored by SensorioTucked into the hillsides of Paso Robles is an immersive art exhibit of light called Sensorio. Meandering through the 35 acres of property, your senses are activated, especially in the newest installation, FOSO (Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra).
Inside SoCal: Women in Wine (3/30)

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

This Women's History Month, we're raising a glass to women in wine. In a male-dominated industry, Helen Johannesen and Briana O'Connor are leading the way, showing what women are capable of and creating opportunities to educate and empower their peers. We'll toast to that!HELEN'S WINESA decade ago, partners Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, and Helen Johannesen took a chance on a new concept – a scratch that Helen needed to itch.
Inside SoCal: Community Connection (3/16)

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

During the challenging times we continue to face in Southern California, these groups have found that connecting with the community and one another in the simplest of ways can offer something invaluable. READING RHYTHMSWhile the act of reading is an individual experience, apparently it can also be a shared experience. Perhaps, even a party? That's what the founders of Reading Rhythms learned after coming together one evening to read and talk about what they read.
Inside SoCal: Unearthing Change (3/2)

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

In the concrete jungle of Compton, a garden emerges. It's a place where the formerly incarcerated can use their hands to help where they once may have harmed, and where we can all come together as a community. ALMA BACKYARD FARMSThere is a farm in Compton. That sentence alone is probably unexpected. Richard Garcia and Erika Cuellar – founders of ALMA Backyard Farms and married to one another – know that what they've "grown" is special.
Inside SoCal: Musical Support (2/2)

Feb 2, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

MusiCares is an organization that offers a critical safety net for the music industry, particularly for those impacted by the recent wildfires. MUSICARESThe mission of MusiCares is to "provide a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need, treating each case with integrity and confidentiality." What this means is that those performers and behind-the-scenes people working in the music industry here in our community have a place to go when times are tough.
Inside SoCal: Taking it to the Streets (1/19)

Jan 19, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

Nowhere else can compete with the car culture found in Southern California. From classic models to the latest in technology and performance, it's a car lover's paradise. UNVEILED AT THE AUTO SHOW: IONIQ 9 Sponsored by Hyundai Innovation is at the heart of Hyundai, as is "progress for humanity." As displayed in the all-new Ioniq 9, this EV vehicle is designed with eco-friendly materials and over 300 miles of range.
Inside SoCal: Geared Up for the Holidays (12/15)

Dec 15, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

ONE-STOP SHOPPING AT WSSSponsored by WSSWhen WSS first opened, the aim was to serve the community with great prices, provide a wide range of inventory, and hire from the neighborhoods where their stores stood. That remains the mission of WSS 30 years later. You can find name brands like Nike, Jordan, Columbia and Dickies, and shoes, apparel, and gear for every age and probably every person on your Holiday list.
Inside SoCal | Gifting an Experience (12/8)

Dec 8, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

Looking for unique gifts for those on your holiday list? Consider gifting an experience as those memories can last a lifetime. GIFTING A SPA DAYSponsored by Burke WilliamsThe ethos of Burke Williams is the gift of time and serenity, so what better way to show how much you care than with those precious offerings? From massages and facials to the sauna, jacuzzi and quiet rooms, anyone needing an escape and refuge from the craze of the holidays (or just daily life) will enjoy a Burke Williams spa day.
Inside SoCal | Little Ethiopia (11/24)

Nov 24, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Erica Olsen

When you visit Little Ethiopia on Fairfax Avenue, this small block does a lot to inspire, educate, and feed all who pass through. From delicious doro wat to Ethiopian coffee, you're guaranteed a real taste of Africa. MEALS BY GENETIt was a review in 2004 that changed the course of Genet Agonafer's life. Beloved restaurant critic, Jonathan Gold, gave a glowing review of Meals by Genet and people are still coming through her doors thanks to that very article.