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.
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.
‘I swear I heard her’: Man says wife’s voice helped bring him back from brink of COVID-19 death
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
A South Carolina man who spent 63 days in the hospital after contracting COVID-19 credits his wife’s voice for pulling him out of a potentially fatal coma.
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.
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.
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."
The backstory of how Oakland's Edna Brewer Middle School Jazz Band got to play in Pixar's "Soul."
‘This shows who they are’: Deputies buy van for woman who walked miles to work
Christine Wheeler’s daily routine got a lot easier after she was gifted a free van for the holidays by sheriff’s deputies who saw her walking miles to work to support her family.
Christine Wheeler’s daily routine got a lot easier after she was gifted a free van for the holidays by sheriff’s deputies who saw her walking miles to work to support her family.
Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'
UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.
UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.
'I thought it wasn't real': Marine surprises family with homecoming
It was a holiday present that Monica Cabrera would treasure forever.
It was a holiday present that Monica Cabrera would treasure forever.
Home for Christmas: Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite lost stuffed cat with owner
A Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite a wayward stuffed cat with its owner with the public’s help and a dash of holiday magic.
A Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite a wayward stuffed cat with its owner with the public’s help and a dash of holiday magic.
Salvation Army provides thousands of Christmas meals to homebound seniors
Salvation Army delivered a Christmas miracle during the pandemic — 4,800 meals to homebound seniors.
Salvation Army delivered a Christmas miracle during the pandemic — 4,800 meals to homebound seniors.
Oakland completes conversion of 17 homes into residences for formerly unhoused
The city of Oakland and the housing nonprofit Bay Area Community Services announced the completion this week of the conversion of 17 residential homes that will be made available to previously unhoused residents.
The city of Oakland and the housing nonprofit Bay Area Community Services announced the completion this week of the conversion of 17 residential homes that will be made available to previously unhoused residents.
Marshawn Lynch holding food giveaway at Emeryville soul food restaurant
Employees at Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul on San Pabloe Avenue in Emeryville will give out food boxes and hot meals, from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Employees at Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul on San Pabloe Avenue in Emeryville will give out food boxes and hot meals, from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Richmond man hands out gift bags to homeless
Richmond resident and combat veteran Shaun Carr is spreading holiday cheer by handing out gift bags to a homeless community in Berkeley.
Richmond resident and combat veteran Shaun Carr is spreading holiday cheer by handing out gift bags to a homeless community in Berkeley.
Deputies surprise mother of two with car after learning she walked miles to work each day
“Oh my God, I love it!” she cries after getting into her new van.
“Oh my God, I love it!” she cries after getting into her new van.
Video captures delivery driver stopping to salute home of Air National Guard member
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
8-year-old girl writes letter to Santa for a new home after rental scam splits family up
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.