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.

‘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.”

Oakland's Marshawn Lynch hands out free face masks

This week, Lynch was captured on camera donating masks to folks at Lake Merritt, the Alameda County Food Bank and at Highland Hospital. People even noted Wednesday was his birthday too. 

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.

Community rallies to help 71-year-old veteran who lost his home in a fire

Dave Ash said his home suffered major damage in an accidental fire on Monday. The 71-year-old Vietnam veteran was in his garage when he noticed smoke coming from behind his washer and dryer.

Quarantined firefighter kisses young daughter through closed window

While many are stuck at home during the pandemic, some first responders have had to stay away from their families due to possible exposure.

REUNITED: Missing San Francisco dog found four months later in SoCal

A dog that had been missing for four months was finally reunited with its owner in San Francisco after being recovered in Los Angeles County. 

Latina sewing project makes masks for essential workers

Ten mothers from the Half Moon Bay have set out to make at least 1,000 masks for farmworkers, housekeepers, grocery workers, construction crews and other essential workers in coastal San Mateo County communities.

With a big smile on his face, Bradenton's boy birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade

A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans. But it took the community to step in and make his birthday special anyway.