Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
After nearly a year lost in the woods, golden retriever reunites with owner
Nearly a year after Walter the dog went missing in Missouri, the golden retriever is back with his owner.
'That looks like me:' Mixed-race girl notes while looking at video of Kamala Harris
"Kamala Haris, a woman in power, a woman of color. From the bottom of our brown-girl hearts. Thank you. Representation matters."
FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
51-year-old mother serves as surrogate for daughter struggling with infertility
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
Alex Trebek's widow Jean shares wedding photo, thanks fans for support after icon's passing
Alex Trebek's widow Jean thanked fans for support after the iconic host's passing. The couple married in 1990 and shared two children.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Homeless veterans find help off the streets through South Bay program
Since 2015, the 'All the Way Home' campaign in Santa Clara County has housed nearly 2,000 veterans, offering them health services, school vouchers, and job assistance too.
Alex Trebek spent his final day watching the horizon with his wife Jean
Alex Trebek spent his final day doing exactly what he wanted to, watching the horizon with his wife.
Florida athlete becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish IRONMAN triathlon
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
Bay Area law enforcement officers hit the streets to raise money for Special Olympics
San Joe police officers took to the streets on Thursday, jogging 5.5 miles as part of the annual Special Olympics "Torch Run."
Tim Tebow takes shoes off own feet, gives to homeless shelter resident
“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years."
Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together
Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.
Girl lost baseball cards to wildfire, gets surprise donation
Reese Osterburg didn’t get a chance to save her 200-card collection when the Creek Fire forced her family to evacuate from their home in Pine Ridge.
Dodger dad celebrates son whose journey took him from Bay Area to the big leagues
Tony Gonsolin, a Bay Area native and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is celebrating the team’s World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wildfire claims little girl’s prized baseball card collection, first responders step in
A generous offer of support from the South Bay Tuesday for some of California's younger wildfire victims.
Nursing facility holds Friday dance parties to cheer up patients facing pandemic loneliness
Caretakers at a skilled nursing facility in Georgia have been using the power of music and dance to help their residents shake-off the pandemic blues.
Firefighters respond to 911 call, deliver baby
A family from El Sobrante is expressing their gratitude for firefighters who responded to their 911 call and helped deliver their baby who arrived days early.
Obama, Twitter users praise 102-year-old voter: 'Never looked better!'
One South Carolina voter, 102, has charmed the Internet after proudly casting her ballot. Former President Barack Obama has even praised her as an inspiration for all during this “important election” year.
East Bay sisters start environmentally friendly shampoo company
Fourteen-year-old Tessa Rose-Scheeres and her 11-year-old sister Davia, are now in the shampoo business.