South Bay teen helping seniors during shelter-in-place
A South Bay teenager saw how difficult the shelter in place order has been on his grandparents.
Oakland chef feeds unemployed restaurant workers
According to the National Restaurant Association, 8 million people in the industry have been laid off or furloughed, with roughly two out of three employees out of a job.
Nearly 1/3 of California given go-ahead to open dine-in restaurants, malls
The counties are: Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Nevada, Mariposa, Placer, Plumas, San Benito, Shasta, Sierra, Tehama, Tuolomne, Yuba and Sutter counties.
Woman saves neighbor from choking incident caught on home surveillance camera
A woman saved her neighbor's life as he was choking on a piece of steak, and it was all caught on a home surveillance camera.
Man uses giant plastic Zorb ball to greet grandma on Mother’s Day
“You can’t be too safe, especially when dealing with the elderly,” Danny Wolverton said.
California man with 1% chance of surviving COVID-19 leaves hospital in emotional celebration, after 64 days
He spent 64 days in the hospital, more than half of that time in a coma, and was given a 1% chance of surviving COVID-19. Last week, Gregg Garfield left his Burbank hospital to cheers, tears, and a tribute dedicated to a hero.
Meet Magnolia: 2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for annual campaign
Magnolia captured the judges’ hearts with her “joyful expression, playful smile and warm, engaging gaze.”
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
Family holds medical school graduation ceremony for son in living room amid coronavirus lockdown
Trent Johnson Jr. recently graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and was crushed upon learning that the commencement was canceled.
California couple first in state to tie knot via Zoom during coronavirus pandemic
Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.
Rural California counties persist in defying virus order despite governor calling it a 'mistake'
Sutter County Supervisor Mike Ziegenmeyer said he was “irritated” by Gov. Newsom’s comments. He said the counties were following the directive of their shared public health officer, Dr. Phuong Luu.
Santa Cruz hospital employees receive anonymous thank you with $1 million donation
Everyone from doctors to nurses, technicians to mailroom workers, will receive a check of about $750.
Deputy who evacuated fire victims says he's not hero
A San Mateo County sheriff's deputy who helped evacuate residents from an apartment building on fire in Millbrae said he isn't a hero because he was just doing his job.
Visit with grandma: San Bruno dog brings comfort during shelter-in-place
It’s a scene played out outside homes across the country and even around the world: loved ones, visiting their elderly parents or grandparents with distance between them and a wish they could reach out for a hug.
Every week little girl looks forward to saying ‘hi’ to UPS delivery man during lockdown
A UPS driver in Massachusetts makes a little girl’s day each week by waving to her from the front porch while dropping off packages during lockdown.
‘A smile can be very contagious’: 93-year-old veteran shares heartwarming poem from hospital
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
Man in quarantine watches birth of his first child via Zoom
“It’s hard to put into words what it’s like having a baby during the coronavirus pandemic. But it has really enabled us to put this whole thing into perspective,” Stephanie Gandelman, the child’s mother, told Storyful.
East Bay couple donates stimulus checks to local food banks
An East Bay couple is making a difference by putting their federal government stimulus money to good use.
‘Stay home, stay safe and save lives’: 9-year-old honorary police officer urges social distancing
Nine-year-old Jack Beattie, an honorary sergeant of the Irish National Police Service had a strong message for those still not adhering to social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic: “Stay home, stay safe and save lives.”