Pat Harvey

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Pat Harvey

After losing nearly everything, a wrought iron gate amid the rubble of their Altadena home granted a grieving couple the strength to keep going. On Jan. 7, Susan and Darrell Carr had little time to pack up a lifetime of memories. They said that minutes felt like seconds as the Eaton Fire closed in on their family home. "We had like 30 minutes," Susan said.

Jan 23, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Pat Harvey |Matthew Rodriguez

When the Eaton Fire blazed through Altadena earlier this month it took more than homes and memories — it devastated a city that has long been a haven for Black families. "I love the community so much," resident Trevor Howard Kelley said. "I have Altadena tattooed on me — believe it or not."Not only did the Eaton Fire destroy his family home, but it also claimed the life of his 83-year-old mother, who was a pillar of the community. "One house my whole life," Trevor said.

Nov 21, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Pat Harvey

From the heights of fame and fortune to the depths of despair, Jillian Barberie has lived it all. "I was raising two kids by myself, no job, divorced, cancer, going through [chemotherapy]," she said. "Once the top draw of Los Angeles' No. 1 morning show, she has since endured unimaginable challenges. "Thinking I was going to be homeless, I was like 'What happened to my life?" Barberie said. For more than 20 years, Barberie was a Southern California superstar and a national style icon.

Nov 21, 2024 | flipboard.com | Pat Harvey

Jillian Barberie details her journey from the heights of fame to the depths of despairFrom the heights of fame and fortune to the depths of despair, Jillian Barberie has lived it all. "I was raising two kids by myself, no job, divorced, …

Oct 19, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Iris Salem |Pat Harvey

The Taste of Soul, one of the largest one-day street festivals highlighting food and music, drew massive crowds to historic Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles on Saturday. Created by newspaper publisher and community activist Danny Bakewell Sr., the festival is described as "a party with a purpose." Since its launch in 2005, which attracted around 15,000 visitors, the event has transformed into a beloved gathering spot for families, politicians, and celebrities alike.