23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

Bench added at Berkeley bus stop after Cal grad, good Samaritan steps up

Bench added at Berkeley bus stop after Cal grad, good Samaritan steps up

A UC Berkeley grad took matters into his own hands placing a bench at a Berkeley bus stop after a tweet went viral of a man sitting on the curb due to a lack of seating available.

A UC Berkeley grad took matters into his own hands placing a bench at a Berkeley bus stop after a tweet went viral of a man sitting on the curb due to a lack of seating available.

San Jose teenager collects, donates 12,000 toys for Christmas

San Jose teenager collects, donates 12,000 toys for Christmas

Dozens of crates lined up in front of a warehouse in San Jose, each standing about six feet tall, full of toys. They'll all go home to kids before Christmas.

Dozens of crates lined up in front of a warehouse in San Jose, each standing about six feet tall, full of toys. They'll all go home to kids before Christmas.

Oakland Black Firefighters Association holds annual holiday giveaway

Oakland Black Firefighters Association holds annual holiday giveaway

The Oakland Black Firefighters Association held its annual holiday food basket giveaway on Saturday. Organizers said they received a lot of support this year.

The Oakland Black Firefighters Association held its annual holiday food basket giveaway on Saturday. Organizers said they received a lot of support this year.

Volunteers deliver 2,400 tamales to farmworkers in Half Moon Bay

Volunteers deliver 2,400 tamales to farmworkers in Half Moon Bay

A Christmas caravan, battling pouring rain, journeyed from San Jose to Half Moon Bay on Wednesday morning to deliver thousands of tamales to farmworkers.

A Christmas caravan, battling pouring rain, journeyed from San Jose to Half Moon Bay on Wednesday morning to deliver thousands of tamales to farmworkers.

San Jose State grad continues streak of trash removal hours before receiving degree

San Jose State grad continues streak of trash removal hours before receiving degree

A San Jose State climate science graduate continued a streak he started before the COVID pandemic. Each day, for the past 1,607 days, Edgar McGregor has spent time picking up trash in communities near his home in Southern California, and near his college campus in Northern California.

A San Jose State climate science graduate continued a streak he started before the COVID pandemic. Each day, for the past 1,607 days, Edgar McGregor has spent time picking up trash in communities near his home in Southern California, and near his college campus in Northern California.

Residents of a Berkeley neighborhood bring music and love to a dying neighbor

Residents of a Berkeley neighborhood bring music and love to a dying neighbor

MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor. 

MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor. 

Nurse takes stuffed animal on hospital adventure after young patient leaves toy behind

Nurse takes stuffed animal on hospital adventure after young patient leaves toy behind

A heartwarming incident unfolded at a Maine hospital when a 6-year-old girl left behind her stuffed pig, "Piggy," after undergoing tonsil surgery. To alleviate the stress, a nurse embarked on a creative endeavor, taking Piggy on a hospital adventure

A heartwarming incident unfolded at a Maine hospital when a 6-year-old girl left behind her stuffed pig, "Piggy," after undergoing tonsil surgery. To alleviate the stress, a nurse embarked on a creative endeavor, taking Piggy on a hospital adventure

Teenage organ donor and recipient to be honored at Rose Parade

Teenage organ donor and recipient to be honored at Rose Parade

Joe Barratt was struck by a hit-and-run driver; shortly before that, he'd registered as an organ donor. When doctors decided there was nothing more they could do, on Valentine's Day, Joe's life ended and his heart was transplanted into Ted Jung in San Francisco, giving him the gift of life.

Joe Barratt was struck by a hit-and-run driver; shortly before that, he'd registered as an organ donor. When doctors decided there was nothing more they could do, on Valentine's Day, Joe's life ended and his heart was transplanted into Ted Jung in San Francisco, giving him the gift of life.

Thanksgiving miracle: Family searches for 'angel' nurse who rescued children after horrific car crash

Thanksgiving miracle: Family searches for 'angel' nurse who rescued children after horrific car crash

A Utah family is on a quest to find a mysterious nurse who acted as an "angel" after a Thanksgiving car crash. Kassidy Renzello and her family were involved in a collision when a stranger, claiming to be a nurse, appeared to help.

A Utah family is on a quest to find a mysterious nurse who acted as an "angel" after a Thanksgiving car crash. Kassidy Renzello and her family were involved in a collision when a stranger, claiming to be a nurse, appeared to help.

Photos: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter over the years

Photos: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter over the years

Rosalynn Carter constantly found ways to give back to each community she touched. Here's a look at her life and work over the years:

Rosalynn Carter constantly found ways to give back to each community she touched. Here's a look at her life and work over the years:

10-year anniversary: 'Batkid' saves City of San Francisco from villains

10-year anniversary: 'Batkid' saves City of San Francisco from villains

Ten years ago, the City of San Francisco was under attack by the Riddler and the Penguin and needed not only the help of Batman but also his sidekick, Batkid.

Ten years ago, the City of San Francisco was under attack by the Riddler and the Penguin and needed not only the help of Batman but also his sidekick, Batkid.