Rob Schmitt
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Rob Schmitt comes to CBS2/KCAL9 as an anchor and reporter from WPLG, the ABC affiliate in Miami. Rob’s career has taken him all over the country. In Miami, Rob chased hurricanes in the Caribbean and was on the ground in Port Au Prince, Haiti just days after a massive earthquake destroyed the island nation’s capital city. Rob’s reports from Haiti were used all over the country in the days after the quake hit. Originally from Indiana, Rob graduated from the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism at Indiana University. Rob enjoys playing golf and tennis in Southern California, and laying by the pool on his days off.
Helicopters Show SoCal Buyers New View Of Multi-Million Dollar Estates
When surveying multi-million dollar estates there’s no better way to get a lay of the land than with Heli-Realtors, who take their high-end clientele on a helicopter ride over the property.
Ojai Bear Attack Survivor Recounts Horrifying Ordeal
One local woman is recounting a horrifying ordeal a week after coming eye-to-eye with a 250-pound California black bear while walking her dogs in Ojai.
Salon Meritage Victims Remembered With Candlelight Vigil
Eight people gunned down last year at a Seal Beach hair salon will be remembered Thursday night with a candlelight vigil.
Horse On Road To Recovery After Being Shot 58 Times With BB Gun
The horse’s name is Calamity Jane, but the true calamity is that someone shot the equine 58 times with a BB gun.
Hollywood Man Wants To Find Good Samaritan Who Saved His Life
Hollywood resident Keith Levidow said he had just stepped out of his apartment building when he collapsed. A stranger jogging by administered CPR while neighbors called 911. Levidow said he now wants to find the man who saved his life.
Former Nanny Sues Sharon Stone For Pay Dispute, Insulting Her Filipino Heritage
Sharon Stone is being sued by a former nanny who claims the Oscar-nominated actress insulted her Filipino heritage and fired her after discovering she had been paid overtime.
Teacher Accused Of Slapping Student Upside The Head Gets Support
The Pico Rivera teacher accused of smacking one of his students upside the head is getting a lot of support — and from other students.
Men Sought In Hospital Room Assault In Burbank
Police Friday night hunted for three suspects wanted for assaulting a man at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center earlier in the day.
OC Man Specializes In Relocating Pro Athletes Nationwide
To many of us athletes are on another level — idolized by millions and well paid to play their games — but like anyone else, they have responsibilities and hassles, like moving.
Rowland Heights Doctor Charged With Murder After Patients Overdose On Prescription Drugs
A Rowland Heights doctor has been charged with second-degree murder after three of her patients died from prescription drug overdoses.
Stuntman Critically Injured After Blast During Filming Near Dodger Stadium
Authorities say a stuntman suffered burns while filming in the Elysian Heights Park area, north of Dodger Stadium.
Man Taken Into Custody After Woman Found Dead In Simi Valley
A family fight in Simi Valley Wednesday night ended with a woman dead and a person of interest in police custody.
Officials Hunt For Driver Who Dragged German Shepherd Puppy By Rope
Officials in Riverside are looking for a pickup driver who allegedly dragged a German Shepherd puppy behind their vehicle while tied to a rope.
Group Of OC Cheerleaders Quit Squad Following Dispute With Coaches
A group of Orange County cheerleaders say they quit the squad following a dispute with their coaches.
96-Foot Christmas Tree Makes Its Way To South Coast Plaza
With nine days until Halloween, some find it hard to believe that preparations for the holiday season are already under way at South Coast Plaza.
