Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow

Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.

Waffle House feeds Ala. neighborhood after deadly tornado knocked out power

A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.

‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200

A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.

8th grader bakes mom’s cookie recipe for food bank fundraiser

Harrison Hatlo Porter, an 8th grader at Valley Christian Junior High in San Jose, was determined to raise money for his local food bank, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.

WATCH: Heartwarming moment UCLA Law student finds out he passed the California bar

Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, posted a video on Instagram on Jan. 8 of the moment he found out he passed the California Bar Exam. 

Sacramento grandmother proud of youngest inaugural poet

As millions of people in the United States and beyond watched 22-year-old Amanda Gorman recite original and touching words for the inauguration on Wednesday, one fan was especially proud of the youngest inaugural poet in history. That fan would be her grandmother, Bertha Gorman, watching her granddaughter from her Sacramento living room on TV. 

'Hero' US Capitol Police officer escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at inauguration

A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.

Former NBA guard Delonte West lands job at rehab facility where he was treated, report says

Former NBA guard and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West has landed a job at the rehab facility he attended after he was helped by Mark Cuban last year, according to a report.

New $41M kitchen allows Meals on Wheels to triple capacity

Despite a near 300% spike in demand due to COVID-19, this strong nonprofit is still keeping San Francisco seniors healthy even in the midst of a pandemic.

‘Feed Alameda’ program benefits local business and communities in need

Alameda is about to launch a new program where the city will pay one local restaurant a week to prepare 90 hot, nutritious meals for people who are homeless or escaping domestic violence.

10 winners announced for 'I Love My Librarian' Award

In Hayward, California, library director Jayanti Addleman was cited for her “inspiring optimism and extensive expertise” during the ongoing pandemic. She is one of 10 winners of the "I Love My Librarian" awards. Each honoree receives $7,500, and a $750 donation to their library.

Paramedic proposes to nurse during COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Two health care heroes are engaged after a paramedic proposed as his nurse boyfriend administered the coronavirus vaccine.

Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients

An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.

Oakland middle school band plays in Pixar's 'Soul'

The backstory of how Oakland's Edna Brewer Middle School Jazz Band got to play in Pixar's "Soul."