Santa Clara detective helps replace stolen wheelchair

The officer, identified by the Santa Clara Police Department as Detective Lopez, went out and bought a new wheelchair for the victim.

Boy gives Baby Yoda to firefighters, the doll now serves as moral support on fire lines

A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon. 

Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions

A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.

Teen who lost both legs in crash goes to homecoming, as her inspirational story goes viral

Fierce, strong, and inspiring. Those have been words repeatedly used to describe 17-year-old Sarah Frei, a Utah teenager, who tragically lost both of her legs when an alleged drunk driver hit her in a head-on collision over the summer. And it’s been her fighting spirit that has lifted up people across the country and around the world, as they have followed her story on social media.

Grandmother surprised with socially distanced parade days before heart procedure

Grace Burns, who goes by Onnie, wasn’t able to see anyone other than immediate family since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, her family and closest friends decided to surprise her with a drive-by “good luck parade” on Saturday.

Officer finds American Flag on the ground due to high winds, rests it near homeowner's doorstep

On Sept. 9, a Peoria Police officer found a windblown, fallen American Flag at a home. She picked it up and rested it near the homeowner's doorstep. It was all caught on the home's video doorbell.

Oakland’s Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal lend their star power to struggling Children's Fairyland

It’s a place woven into the childhood memories of many who have grown up in Oakland and its surrounding areas: Children’s Fairyland, nestled along the shores of Lake Merritt, has been a beloved Bay Area fixture for 70 years but faced dire financial woes as it moved into its seventh month of closure due to the pandemic.

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.

Killer whale that carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles is mother again

A killer whale that made headlines around the world after carrying her dead calf with her for more than 2 weeks is a mother again.