Jamie Yuccas

Los Angeles

National Correspondent at CBS News

News Anchor at KCAL-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

Correspondent @CBSNews tweets/retweets/messages are not the opinion or endorsement of CBS News.

Articles

Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods" related to Tory Lanez shooting

Oct 31, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Yuccas |Kelsie Hoffman

Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz and accusing her of purposely spreading false information on behalf of rapper Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The rapper, 29, filed the lawsuit on Wednesday in the Southern District of Florida under her legal name, Megan Pete, against the popular content creator who is legally known as Milagro Elizabeth Cooper.
Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder

Aug 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jamie Yuccas

This story originally aired on Dec. 2, 2023. At 6:30 a.m. on April 25, 2010, Heidi Firkus called 911 after her husband, Nick Firkus, said an intruder was breaking into their Saint Paul, Minnesota, home. She was shot and killed. Nick Firkus told investigators that his gun discharged when he struggled with the intruder – but something in his story struck police as odd. "It never felt right," Sgt. Nichole Sipes of the Saint Paul Police Department tells "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas.
U.S. gymnast Frederick Richard opens up about Olympic journey and his efforts to grow the fan base for men's gymnastics

Aug 2, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Yuccas |Kelsie Hoffman

Frederick Richard on growing fan base The U.S. men's gymnastics team won a bronze medal earlier this week at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with Frederick Richard helping to lead the team to their first medal in the team event in 16 years. The 20-year-old gymnast from Massachusetts isn't only captivating audiences at competitions, but also online as he works to grow the fan base for the sport. Richard spends 10 hours a day in his gymnastics training center at the University of Michigan.
Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes about what it means to be feminine

Jul 29, 2024 | msn.com | Jamie Yuccas

Continue reading More for You Continue reading More for You
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes and empowering women through social media

Jul 29, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Yuccas |Analisa Novak

Ilona Maher brings femininity in rugby Olympian Ilona Maher, known for her broad shoulders and powerful physique, has become a sensation both on and off the rugby field. Her authentic attitude has made her a standout in rugby and a TikTok star. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 pounds of muscle, Maher is a formidable presence on the field.
Vt. Olympian's passion for body positivity makes her a TikTok sensation

Jul 29, 2024 | wcax.com | Jamie Yuccas

Chula Vista, Calif. ( CBS News) - At the Team USA rugby training facility in Chula Vista, California, it's not hard to spot the 5′10″, 200 lbs. of muscle that is Ilona Maher. "I love tackling. I love getting out there. Just seeing exactly what I can do and how fast I can run. How hard I can hit," Maher said. Growing up in Vermont, Maher was always an athlete. But she didn't get into rugby until her senior year of high school. It was love at first tackle.
64-year-old veteran skateboarder pushes the limits and defies expectations: "I take every day as a gift"

Jun 24, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Yuccas |Kelsie Hoffman

64-year-old skateboarder defies expectations Skateboarding has exploded in recent years with an estimated 85 million people worldwide grabbing a board. Around 75% of skateboarders are 18 years old and under, but in Santa Cruz, California, a veteran skater is defying the expectations of age. Judi Oyama is a world champion and at 64 years old, she said she feels stronger than ever. In her 50-year professional career, she has traveled around the world competing.
64-year-old veteran skateboarder defies expectations

Jun 24, 2024 | makers.com | Jamie Yuccas

Skateboarding has exploded in recent years with an estimated 85 million people worldwide grabbing a board. Around 75% of skateboarders are 18 years old and under, but in Santa Cruz, California, a veteran skater is defying the expectations of age. Judi Oyama is a world champion and at 64 years old, she said she feels stronger than ever. In her 50-year professional career, she has traveled around the world competing.
Reggie Bush calls for accountability after long battle to reclaim Heisman Trophy

Apr 26, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Jamie Yuccas |Analisa Novak

Former University of Southern California running back Reggie Bush is demanding accountability in the wake of allegations that led to him forfeiting his Heisman Trophy in 2010. Bush's trophy was returned to him on Thursday after a 14-year dispute with the NCAA. He received the award for the most outstanding college football player in 2005 when he played for the University of Southern California Trojans.
Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder

Dec 14, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Jamie Yuccas

At 6:30 a.m. on April 25, 2010, Heidi Firkus called 911 after her husband, Nick Firkus, said an intruder was breaking into their Saint Paul, Minnesota, home. She was shot and killed. Nick Firkus told investigators that his gun discharged when he struggled with the intruder – but something in his story struck police as odd. "It never felt right," Sgt. Nichole Sipes of the Saint Paul Police Department tells "48 Hours" contributor Jamie Yuccas. "The story never made sense to me."Sgt.

Contact details

Emails

[email protected]

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers: 25K
Tweets: 21K
DMs Open: No

Jamie Yuccas @jamieyuccas

28 Mar 25

RT @jessicanaziri: What’s scarier ? The news cycle or us? https://t.co/od5aXbLfAT

Jamie Yuccas @jamieyuccas

25 Mar 25

RT @MasonNatSec: #TUNEIN NSI Fdr & Executive Director @jamil_n_jaffer w/ @jamieyuccas & @RudabehShahbazi on @CBSNews LA at 10:10 am ET on t…

Jamie Yuccas @jamieyuccas

15 Mar 25

RT @zippitydodah51: @crabbycoffee @jamieyuccas @WCCO @kcalnews Jamie, that was the funniest line ever. “There are no forks!” All those pie…

Jamie Yuccas

Articles

Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods" related to Tory Lanez shooting

Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder

U.S. gymnast Frederick Richard opens up about Olympic journey and his efforts to grow the fan base for men's gymnastics

Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes about what it means to be feminine

Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes and empowering women through social media

Vt. Olympian's passion for body positivity makes her a TikTok sensation

64-year-old veteran skateboarder pushes the limits and defies expectations: "I take every day as a gift"

64-year-old veteran skateboarder defies expectations

Reggie Bush calls for accountability after long battle to reclaim Heisman Trophy

Heidi Firkus' fatal shooting captured on her 911 call to report an intruder

Contact details

Emails

Socials & Sites

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)