Marcella Lee

Sep 28, 2024 | abc10.com | Jayne Yutig |Dorian Hargrove |Marcella Lee |Kenny McGregor

SAN DIEGO — Mari Gordon-Rayborn’s life fell apart after her 17 year old son Randy was murdered in the 2001 Santana High School shooting. For nearly a decade, Gordon-Rayborn has been homeless, struggling through grief and loss. After our interview with her aired, community members reached out to CBS 8 asking how they could help Gordon-Rayborn find a home and medical care. Now, there’s a way.

Sep 11, 2024 | abc10.com | Jayne Yutig |Dorian Hargrove |Marcella Lee

STOCKTON, Calif. — The California Board of Parole has denied 2001 Santana High School shooter Andy Williams parole, 23 years after he killed two students and shot 13 others. Board of Parole Hearings Commissioner Kevin Chappell and Deputy Commissioner Letizia Pingitore issued their decision during Tuesday’s hearing from the California Health Care Facility in Stockton. “We do find you pose a risk to public safety and we do not find you suitable for parole,” Chappell said.

Feb 16, 2024 | cbs8.com | Marcella Lee

SAN DIEGO — A group of seniors is proving that age is just a number. Every Wednesday, they gather at Unscripted Learning the non-profit spin-off of National Comedy Theatre in San Diego-- to participate in an improv class called Active Minds. Led by NCT cast member Dave George, the Active Minds class aims to keep seniors mentally sharp and active. The games played in the class allow participants to put their minds to work while having fun and challenging themselves.

Feb 9, 2024 | cbs8.com | Marcella Lee

SAN DIEGO — Football fans are not only excited for the Super Bowl game, they also expect to be entertained by Super Bowl commercials. Advertisers are well aware of the massive viewership the event attracts, and they are willing to pay top dollar for a chance to grab viewers' attention during the highly anticipated commercial breaks. Advertisers are paying a staggering $7 million for just 30 seconds of airtime during the Super Bowl.

Dec 30, 2023 | cbs8.com | Marcella Lee

SAN DIEGO — Being born with cystic fibrosis (CF) used to be a death sentence, with most children not surviving past the age of ten in the early 1970s. Ashton and Lola Ferguson are living proof, however, that this is no longer the case. Their lives have changed dramatically, thanks to groundbreaking research being done in San Diego. We first met the siblings ten years ago, when Ashton was 12 and Lola was seven.