VOOZH about

URL: https://www.cbsnews.com/team/jasmine-viel/

⇱ Jasmine Viel - CBS News Los Angeles


Watch CBS News

Jasmine Viel

Jasmine Viel is an award-winning news reporter and anchor at CBS Los Angeles, covering breaking news across the Southland. From the front lines of the January 7th wildfires to the ICE immigration raids and major developing stories, Jasmine is often in the field or on the desk bringing viewers timely, accurate reporting when it matters most.

You can also catch Jasmine on the CBS LA Morning News, where she hosts Class Act-a special segment highlighting unique and inspiring public schools and their students in Southern California.

Jasmine's great-great-grandparents settled in Pasadena and Altadena in the late 1800s, running a dairy farm and a construction business. Generations later, Jasmine is proud to be raising her two boys in the same communities her family helped build.

Jasmine has spent more than a decade working in television on the West Coast. She previously anchored CBS and FOX evening newscasts on the Central Coast alongside her husband. Together, they hosted numerous special reports and were recognized for helping raise money for local charities, including the Boys & Girls Club and the SPCA of Monterey County, where they adopted their pit bull, Hayley.

Jasmine has appeared on national news platforms and actively uses social media to connect with viewers and share their stories from around the Southland. Follow her on Instagram, X, and Facebook @jasminevielcbsla.

She is a graduate of San Diego State University, where she earned a degree in Journalism with a minor in Spanish.

👁 canoga-pakr-dog-shooting.png

Dog fatally shot by LAPD officers in San Fernando Valley

When the woman re-opened her door, the LAPD alleged that the dog exited the apartment and charged one of the officers.

  • Jun 15
👁 plaza-mexico.jpg

Lynwood's Plaza Mexico businesses boom as World Cup watch party draws crowds

It's estimated that about 2,000 people were in the plaza for the match, eating, drinking, and shopping. There are over 300 businesses and vendors, and many of the small business owners say the excitement surrounding the tournament is translating into much-needed customers.

  • Jun 11
👁 jonathan-rinderknecht.jpg

Los Angeles federal criminal trial of man charged with starting Palisades Fire is underway

Jonathan Rinderknecht, who lived in the Pacific Palisades in the past, pleaded not guilty in Oct. 2025 to arson-related charges.

  • Jun 10
👁 screenshot-2026-06-01-171430.png

Altadena's Wind Phone offers healing, at no cost

"It's just the phone here, not connected to anything," Seamus Bozeman explained inside the little booth he built at the Healing Arts Center of Altadena. "Don't wait for a ring, start speaking what you want to say."

  • Jun 1
👁 screenshot-2026-05-29-174825.png

K-beauty retailer, Olive Young, draws quite a crowd in Pasadena, its first U.S. location

Olive Young is a South Korean leading beauty and lifestyle retailer with 27 years of skincare expertise, and the Pasadena location is its first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S.

  • May 29
👁 screenshot-2026-05-28-133734.png

Good Samaritan's car is hijacked after they stop to help pedestrian hit in West Adams

Around 4:39 a.m. at the Normandie Avenue and Westbound 10 Freeway onramp, police responded to a pedestrian who had been struck in the crosswalk.

  • May 28
👁 fountain-valley-evacuation-center.jpg

Many Orange County evacuees return home, while thousands closest to the chemical crisis still ordered to stay away

At a Fountain Valley Red Cross evacuation shelter, Ace Kelley is trying to keep his spirits up as he prepares for another long night sleeping in his truck with his cats. He is frustrated that he still can't go home.

  • May 26
👁 east-la-gas-leak.png

East LA ruptured pipeline sends thousands of gallons of oil into streets, LA River

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said someone doing drilling work allegedly struck rhe oil line.

  • May 23
👁 screenshot-2026-05-14-151728.png

South Pasadena dance shop stays en pointe, proving small businesses have big community impacts

The Red Shoes store has been helping generations of dancers, from tiny first-timers to principal ballerinas, and the owner is getting ready to pass the torch on to the next generation.

  • May 14
👁 image-4.png

13 people injured in Santa Clarita after crash involving city bus, big rig

Aerial footage showed a white vehicle pinned under a big rig with severe damage to the front.

  • May 13
👁 best-friends-killed-in-plane-crash.jpg

Southern California families mourn best friends killed in plane crash

Two families in Southern California are mourning the loss of two best friends killed in a small plane crash in Kern County last week.

  • May 12
👁 la-canada-bear-spray-break-in.jpg

Burglars use bear spray on family's dog during La Cañada break-in

A La Cañada homeowner said a group of burglars used bear spray on her dog, stole her jewelry and family heirlooms during a break-in last week.

  • May 11
👁 serve-delivery-robot.jpg

Glendale sees robot delivery fleet boom, city leaders to take a closer look

This all comes as Serve Robotics expands rapidly across Los Angeles County, deploying hundreds of AI-powered robots to deliver meals and groceries.

  • May 5
👁 mylo.jpg

Project Street Vet hosts pop-up Los Angeles clinic helping unhoused pets

It is estimated that between 10 to 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, but access to veterinary care is often out of reach.

  • May 4
👁 screenshot-2026-04-24-054624.png

Woman attacked, about $20,000 stolen in Hollywood Hills home robbery, police say

The woman was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.

  • Apr 24
Show More

Watch CBS News 24/7

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue