Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Oakland woman known as 'Mama' to many, celebrates 103rd birthday
To many, she’s simply known as “Mama.” Oakland resident Mary Ella Gilliland turned 103 on Monday, with an outpouring of love from some of her biggest fans and those whose lives she’s touched.
Retired Southwest pilot mentors aviation photographer, gets picturesque sendoff in return
A retired pilot went out in style after the aviation photographer he mentored stunningly captured his final take-off.
In sickness and in health: Couple exchanges vows through window after bride contracts COVID-19
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
Iowa boy selling baseball bats from fallen trees to help storm victims
Tommy Rhomberg has crafted more than 200 baseball bats, which he sold to raise money for storm victims in Iowa.
Teen gives PlayStation 5 raffle prize to neighbor battling cancer, buys more gifts for others
Angel Otero gifted a PlayStation 5 to a neighbor who has been battling cancer and then managed to turn that act of kindness into gifts for more children in need.
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
12-year-old athlete thanks UCSF for helping her beat cancer
Krystie Gomes and her family are thanking UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for helping her beat cancer.
Toddler survives 12 hours of open-heart surgery at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
The toddler was born with a congenital heart defect that required 12 hours of open-heart surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
6-year-old boy rings bell at Children's Hospital LA to mark last treatment
A 6-year-old boy has a lot to be thankful for this year. Children's Hospital Los Angeles shared a video on social media Monday of little Adriano, who goes by the nickname, "Nano," ringing the bell to mark his last treatment.
Incredible! California dad helps son with autism speak by memorizing movie scenes
“Where’s my super suit?” Earl Wright repeats to Shawn, who has a grin on his face. "Where is my super suit? I need it."
Entrepreneurs pay for over $40K in groceries at metro Atlanta Kroger
The shoppers at the Decatur Kroger were shocked when all their groceries were paid for by a group of Atlanta entrepreneurs.
Bay Area teen gets surprise phone call from Kamala Harris after portrait goes viral
A young Bay Area artist was shocked after receiving a phone call from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
A 6-year-old Fresno girl with terminal cancer treated to early Christmas
Christmas came early for a 6-year-old Fresno girl who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only months to live.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
90-year-old survives hit-and-run, SFPD search for motorcyclist
A 90-year-old woman struck by a motorcylist who fled the scene in San Francisco is back home Friday afternoon after spending nine days in the hospital.