Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
East Bay man's pandemic portraits projects helps feed the hungry
An East Bay man created what he calls pandemic portraits as a way to help others during the pandemic.
An East Bay man created what he calls pandemic portraits as a way to help others during the pandemic.
‘Broken to Blessed’: Uber driver graduates from college, writes book after passenger pays initial school debt
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Pilot tearfully announces 'VIP' passenger onboard is his father, on his first flight with him at the controls
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Wedding bells for Warriors super fans ring at Chase Center
Angelina Marie Yambao and Rowell Fidel of Fremont had their first date at a Warriors game, so they decided to get married near their favorite team court.
Angelina Marie Yambao and Rowell Fidel of Fremont had their first date at a Warriors game, so they decided to get married near their favorite team court.
Hungry hungry hippo: San Antonio Zoo residents get watermelon treats
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.
A hippopotamus demonstrated the power of its jaws by smashing open a watermelon at the San Antonio Zoo.
Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.
Pride flag stolen from California home after daughter dies by suicide; friends paint new rainbow fence
The stolen Pride flag used to belong to Aisha Horley, who identified as openly bisexual and died by suicide last year at the age of 19.
The stolen Pride flag used to belong to Aisha Horley, who identified as openly bisexual and died by suicide last year at the age of 19.
4-year-old rings bell for last round of chemo, gets motorcade escort
A 4-year-old girl was escorted by a group of bikers after she rang a bell to celebrate the completion of her chemotherapy treatment.
A 4-year-old girl was escorted by a group of bikers after she rang a bell to celebrate the completion of her chemotherapy treatment.
Mother with stage 4 cancer gets final wish of seeing daughter's wedding in hospital ceremony
Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.
Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.
Napa fundraiser for family of a Southern California firefighter murdered by a co-worker
In Napa, a fundraiser is underway for the family of a Southern California firefighter murdered by a co-worker.
In Napa, a fundraiser is underway for the family of a Southern California firefighter murdered by a co-worker.
Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
Florida school honors 92-year-old crossing guard on retirement
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
Robert "Mr. Bob" Frew, 92, got a huge sendoff on the last day of his job as a school crossing guard.
Despite pandemic, UCSF staff holds annual prom for pediatric patients
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
Daughter of firefighter killed in shooting wears father's jacket to graduation
The daughter of a California firefighter who was killed days before her high school graduation wore his jacket as she tearfully received her diploma.
The daughter of a California firefighter who was killed days before her high school graduation wore his jacket as she tearfully received her diploma.
Longtime LA radio host recovers from COVID-19 with beloved 'Tank' by his side
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation
A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.
A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.
Orange County deputies help deliver baby when mom goes into delivery on side of road
Orange County sheriff's deputies helped deliver a baby in a strip mall parking lot on Tuesday night. It happened around midnight, near Holden Ave. and South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.
Orange County sheriff's deputies helped deliver a baby in a strip mall parking lot on Tuesday night. It happened around midnight, near Holden Ave. and South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.