Mike O'Sullivan

Guide Dogs: Partners with the Blind

Guide dogs are trusted companions for the blind. Mike O’Sullivan reports that the dogs are carefully screened and trained and become important partners for people with visual impairments or other disabilities.

Students Explore Virtual Reality

Students Explore Virtual Reality

California college helps students embrace the future of digital media

US Fans Recall NBA Star Kobe Bryant as an Inspiration

As the people around the sports world remember basketball great Kobe Bryant, killed in helicopter crash on Sunday, fans in Los Angeles paid tribute to the legend who made the city his home

Fans Recall Kobe Bryant as an Inspiration

As the people around the sports world remember basketball great Kobe Bryant, killed in helicopter crash on Sunday, fans in Los Angeles paid tribute to the legend who made the city his home. Mike O'Sullivan reports, many call him an inspiration.

Volunteers Prepare Colorful Floats for Rose Parade

Volunteers are working around the clock preparing flower-decked floats for the annual Rose Parade, a New Year's Day tradition. Hundreds of thousands of people line the parade route in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, and millions more will watch on television. Mike O'Sullivan reports on the preparations.

Volunteers Prepare Colorful Floats for Rose Parade

Volunteers are working around the clock preparing flower-decked floats for the annual Rose Parade, a New Year's Day tradition. Hundreds of thousands of people line the parade route in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, and millions more will watch on television. Mike O'Sullivan reports on the preparations.

Volunteers Bring Holiday Cheer to the Homeless

LA's Skid Row' Faces Ongoing Crisis

Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in New York, Other Cities

Nation closely divided over impeachment

California Debates Future of Uber, Lyft Drivers

A new law intended to clarify if they are employees for contractors might raise as many questions as it answers

California Debates Benefits for Uber, Lyft Drivers

Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft have changed transportation in hundreds of cities around the world, allowing people with vehicles to earn money as drivers and giving commuters travel options. But are the ride-share drivers fairly compensated? Do they work for Uber and Lyft as employees or as independent contractors? A new proposed law in California aims to settle the matter, but critics say it raises as many questions as it answers. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles.

Americans Split on Impeachment Hearings

Millions of Americans have been watching the U.S. House of Representatives impeachment inquiry hearings into President Donald Trump. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, some voters support the process and others agree with Trump that it's politically motivated.

Americans Split on Impeachment Hearings

Some voters support the process while others agree with President Trump that it's politically motivated

Bolivia’s Morales Granted Asylum in Mexico

Exiled Bolivian president Evo Morales arrived Tuesday in Mexico, which granted him asylum after he resigned the presidency on Sunday and fled his country.  Mike O'Sullivan reports, Bolivian opposition leaders say they are working to ensure a peaceful transition despite continuing tensions.

California Power Companies Race to Upgrade Systems

A heightened fire risk has left utilities racing to upgrade transmission systems, which sometimes spark wildfires

California Power Companies Race to Upgrade Systems

The lights are back on through most of the state of California, where 2 million people saw their power cut during the past week in a precautionary effort to prevent wildfires.  As VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, a heightened fire risk has left power companies racing to upgrade transmission systems, which sometimes spark the blazes.

California Power Companies Race to Upgrade Systems

The lights are back on through most of the state of California, where 2 million people saw their power cut during the past week in a precautionary effort to prevent wildfires.  As VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, a heightened fire risk has left power companies racing to upgrade transmission systems, which sometimes spark the blazes.

Teen Depicts the Art of Her Own Brain Recovery

Recovery Traced to Art Project

Teenager Makes Art from Brain Scans

Recovery Traced in Art Project

Teen Depicts the Art of Her Own Brain Recovery

A teenager has traced her medical journey through several neurosurgeries by making art from her brain scans. Mike O’Sullivan reports from Los Angeles that 16-year-old Tessa Carlisle is exploring the healing potential of art as she travels her own road to recovery.