Southern California church to pay off $5.3M in family medical bills
Christian Assembly purchased the debt for $53,000 and is working with a nonprofit organization to pay the outstanding bills for 5,555 families in 28 neighborhoods, co-lead pastor Tom Hughes said in a video posted online Thursday.
Christian Assembly purchased the debt for $53,000 and is working with a nonprofit organization to pay the outstanding bills for 5,555 families in 28 neighborhoods, co-lead pastor Tom Hughes said in a video posted online Thursday.
Southern California church paying off millions in medical debt
This week, those in debt will receive a letter in the mail saying they're no longer obligated to pay the debt, and there are no strings attached.
This week, those in debt will receive a letter in the mail saying they're no longer obligated to pay the debt, and there are no strings attached.
Band of elves takes journey through Oakland to deliver holiday gifts
Leigh Martinez reports.
Leigh Martinez reports.
A boy is on the nice list this year after being caught on camera fixing a fallen Christmas tree
A kind young stranger was caught on camera fixing a Christmas tree that had fallen over on the porch of a Michigan home.
A kind young stranger was caught on camera fixing a Christmas tree that had fallen over on the porch of a Michigan home.
Bay Area airports working to manage surge of holiday travelers
One of the 8 tips you won't find to get through screening faster -- it's best not to bring wrapped gifts.
One of the 8 tips you won't find to get through screening faster -- it's best not to bring wrapped gifts.
Holiday travel well underway at Bay Area airports
Greg Liggins reports from San Francisco International Airport.
Greg Liggins reports from San Francisco International Airport.
Martinez to host its first public Hanukkah celebration
On Monday night, the second night of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration, there will also be music, coffee, sufganiyah (round jelly doughnuts traditionally enjoyed at Hanukkah) and other family fun.
On Monday night, the second night of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration, there will also be music, coffee, sufganiyah (round jelly doughnuts traditionally enjoyed at Hanukkah) and other family fun.
Last-minute shoppers brave the crowds on the busiest shopping day of the year
At Livermore’s Prime Outlets, the parking lot started to fill up after 9am.
At Livermore’s Prime Outlets, the parking lot started to fill up after 9am.
Shoppers find large crowds on the last Saturday before Christmas
Leigh Martinez reports from Livermore.
Leigh Martinez reports from Livermore.
Police step up DUI patrols around the Bay Area for holiday season
The maximum enforcement period will run through New Year's Eve.
The maximum enforcement period will run through New Year's Eve.
Public helps firefighters and police officers in popular Richmond toy giveaway
Organizers told KTVU that they almost did not have enough toys to give away, but they issued an appeal a week before the event.
Organizers told KTVU that they almost did not have enough toys to give away, but they issued an appeal a week before the event.
'Snow-globing' is the awful new holiday dating trend
“Snow-globing” is the latest dating trend to look out for this winter — and it happens when the magic of Christmas makes a relationship seem more serious than it is.
“Snow-globing” is the latest dating trend to look out for this winter — and it happens when the magic of Christmas makes a relationship seem more serious than it is.
Going above and beyond: Oakland police technician gathers donations and gifts them to families in need
Mitchell, with the help of others in the police department and Oakland community, gathered enough donations to buy Christmas dinner and gifts for seven families who could use some help.
Mitchell, with the help of others in the police department and Oakland community, gathered enough donations to buy Christmas dinner and gifts for seven families who could use some help.
Rob Roth reports.
‘Ready to fly’: Santa’s personal veterinarian clears reindeer for international travel on Christmas Eve
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.
Military family gets creative with annual Christmas photo while dad’s away
One military family found a way to get the everyone into a Christmas photo despite dad being away from the family this holiday season.
One military family found a way to get the everyone into a Christmas photo despite dad being away from the family this holiday season.
Little girl's pure reaction to opening 'worst Christmas gift' goes viral
This toddler’s reaction to receiving a banana as a Christmas gift will melt your heart.
This toddler’s reaction to receiving a banana as a Christmas gift will melt your heart.
Vermont town's radar speed signs tell drivers if they're 'Naughty' or 'Nice'
Police in the small Vermont town of Chester are helping drivers get into the holiday spirit and saving lives by getting drivers to slow down, according to a report.
Police in the small Vermont town of Chester are helping drivers get into the holiday spirit and saving lives by getting drivers to slow down, according to a report.
Santa helps sheriff's department replace 6-year-old cancer patient's stolen toy ATV
A 6-year-old boy in Santa Clara County, who's been fighting cancer, had his toy ATV stolen by thieves. The sheriff's department, with the help of Santa Claus, stepped in to save the day.
A 6-year-old boy in Santa Clara County, who's been fighting cancer, had his toy ATV stolen by thieves. The sheriff's department, with the help of Santa Claus, stepped in to save the day.
San Jose girl, 11, saves family from house fire
The 6th grader ran to wake up her sister, parents and Grandma when she started to smell thick, black smoke filling her room just before 7 a.m. at her family home on the 800 block of N. 19th Street.
The 6th grader ran to wake up her sister, parents and Grandma when she started to smell thick, black smoke filling her room just before 7 a.m. at her family home on the 800 block of N. 19th Street.