Girls make treats, cards for firefighters battling California wildfires
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
From chickens to llamas, Cow Palace sheltering animals displaced by Bay Area wildfires
In a move likened to Noah's Ark, Daly City's Cow Palace Arena and Event Center is housing animals.
Oakland teen launches non-profit, wants science kits in hands of all kids in his city
At 17, Oakland student Ahmed Muhammad has already accomplished a lot: He's a straight A student, a math and science whiz, and a fierce and valuable player on his high school basketball team. But in his words, "All I am I owe," and it’s a belief he’s used to model his life.
VIDEO: California police officer whisks man in wheelchair off train tracks just in time
As the train was just about to reach them, Officer Erika Urrea was able to pull the man out of the wheelchair and they both fell back onto the ground, her body camera video showed.
Waiter at Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que receives $1,000 cash tip
A server at Lucille's Smokehouse Barbecue was the lucky recipient of a $1,000 tip that was raised through a Venmo challenge.
Ageless love: 76-year-old nursing home resident proposes to 71-year-old girlfriend
The pair got engaged on Aug. 6, much to the delight of the health care staff.
VIDEO: High school football players help man in wheelchair up Mission Peak
Cedric Lousi, a football coach for James Logan High School in Union City, said his team was on their way down the summit when they met Felipe Kali Gonzalez on Saturday.
Long-lost sisters reunite after more than 50 years — all because of COVID-19 and a broken arm
When Bev Boro saw Doris Crippen’s name on a patient care board, she immediately recognized the name.
Mother plays piano in home wrecked by explosion in Beirut
A mother played a solemn but uplifting tune on a piano amongst the wreckage of her home in Beirut, Lebanon, after a massive explosion destroyed buildings in the city and killed at least 135 people.
105-year-old WWII veteran celebrates milestone birthday with drive-by salute
The retired major is believed to be the oldest living Marine.
Disabled vets take part in PGA sponsored golf tournament in San Francisco
At San Francisco's Olympic Club, it was not just another round of golf for about disabled 40 veterans.
Emeryville’s Bay Street Mall gifts clothing to homeless, underprivileged youth
The closure of Forever 21 and the generosity of the Bay Street Mall in Emeryville made magic for a group of homeless and underprivileged youth.
Staff member at James Boys Ranch in Morgan Hill tests positive for COVID-19
The email, obtained by KTVU, said that the staff member last worked in Bravo-Pod and as a result, the boys in that B-Pod will be moved temporarily to G-Pod so that their pod can get deep cleaned.
Restaurant patrons, workers join in singing 'Amazing Grace' to Louisiana man dying of brain tumor
A man dying of a brain tumor in Louisiana was honored in his favorite restaurant by employees, friends, and family, who sang him ‘Amazing Grace’ on Sunday, July 26.
$10K reward being offered for information in killing of homeless man in Oakland
Oakland homicide investigators are asking the public for help in the killing of a 25-year-old homeless man earlier this month in West Oakland.
Livermore woman honors son who died 20 years ago with act of kindness
When word went out there would be free ice cream in Livermore on Monday people, parents especially, hopped in their cars and lined up.
Family keeps dad's memory alive with Oakland A's fan cutout
Sal Valencia loved his family, and he loved his Oakland A’s. He passed away on January 16, 2019, at the age of 65, but his family has been overjoyed to see his smiling face in the stands of the Oakland Coliseum once again, overlooking his beloved team.
Texas teen who has 'trouble making friends' gets best birthday surprise
Kiley was out to dinner with family to celebrate turning 15 when her friends surprised her at the restaurant.
Los Gatos girl gets surprise from Make-A-Wish Foundation after dream trip put on hold
It was a surprise for 7-year-old Collette Towler who has battled leukemia for the past two years but now is in remission.