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Mother Launches Line of Asian American Dolls
On California Live, I introduce you to Elenor Mak, the founder and CEO of Jilly Bing which is the first toy company to create dolls and characters that resemble Asian American children. Elenor was inspired to start the line after seeing so few options while looking for her daughter’s first doll. Check out the full […]
Meet “Textured Waves,” the surf collective making the sport accessible to all women
As a California Live correspondent, I met the founders of “Textured Waves,” a San Diego-based non profit focused on elevating African American female surfers. Check out the full feature below! Angela Sunangelasun.com
Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece talk marriage, wellness & new superfood line
As a correspondent on California Live, I stepped inside the home of legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton and his wife, professional volleyball player Gabby Reece, to catch up with the all-star couple. The fitness fanatics talk secrets to a successful marriage, his new superfood line called Laird Superfood and more. Angela Sunangelasun.com
Meet the first-generation Mayan-American surfer on a mission to make the sport accessible to all
On California Live, I met Mario Ordonez-Calderon, founder of “Un Mar De Colores,” a non-profit organization creating surf training and mentorship programs for San Diego’s children of color and underserved youth. Angela Sunangelasun.com
Plant-Based Shoes from BLUEVIEW footwear
It’s the next best thing in sustainable fashion – biodegradable shoes! With California Live, I check out an innovative shoe company in San Diego called BLUEVIEW footwear, that is taking major steps towards producing little or no waste. Angela Sunangelasun.com
The Glowing Power of Plankton
The electric-blue glow often seen as waves crash along the California Coastline can now be yours to keep! On California Live, I introduce you to Pyrofarms, a San Diego company that is lighting the way to growing a bioluminescent phytoplankton that produces a magical-blue glow at night. Dean Sauer, CEO and Founder, shares details on […]
Celebrating the Year of the Water Tiger in Downtown LA
Los Angeles’ Chinatown is the home of Chinese culture in California, and when the Lunar New Year comes around, it truly is something special. Aromas of traditional cuisine float around pagoda-style buildings that have been carefully adorned with decorative red lanterns creating a magical scene amongst the streets of downtown Los Angeles. On my visit […]
Game Day: Battle of the Bars
The California Live team and I were well and truly feeling the football fever this game day, and we decided to bring you along for the journey! While Danielle Nottingham and Paul Costabile kicked things off at Big Wang’s in North Hollywood with beer, wings, and football trivia, I had the pleasure of visiting another […]
A New Generation of Curlers Take to the Ice in Southern California
Since its humble beginning in Scotland back in 1511, the sport of curling has become an increasingly popular pastime amongst athletes and novices alike. After briefly disappearing from Los Angeles in the 90s, curling re-emerged in the 2000s in the first-of-its-kind Southern California Curling Center. Co-founder Matt Gamboa describes the new location as a “community” […]
Changing the Landscape of Surfing by Coloring The Water
One LA native’s desire to change the landscape of surfing led him to create Color The Water initiative, free surf lessons for BIPOC.