101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
Entrepreneur with autism turns passion into business
Meet the man breaking barriers and turning his passion into a business.
Shop for a cause at 'Upscale Resale' in Laguna Hills
A thrift store in Laguna Hills is proving that a second-hand thrift store could be a helping hand within the community.
Over 200 LAUSD students to receive free prom necessities
The Assistance League of Los Angeles will host Los Angeles Unified School District, Homeless Education Office at the 13th Annual Prom Day event. This pop-up boutique will serve more than 200 LAUSD students experiencing homelessness or in foster care and will give them each a unique prom shopping experience completely free of charge.
Local teen is regional Youth Poet Laureate
This Los Angeles teenager is being recognized for her talent as a poet but it's not her ability to rhyme or turn a phrase that's impacting communities and lifting up others, it's the power behind her message.
Owners reunite with dog rescued on freeway
Pretty has been reunited with her owner after a good Samaritan rescued her on the 5 Freeway on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Carvel owner whose shop was looted on New Year's weekend says thank you
Burglars hit the Carvel ice cream shop on Santa Monica Boulevard on New Year's Day, breaking several glass windows and stealing the cash register. That's when a Good Samaritan stepped in to help save the day.
Military dad surprises daughter for Christmas
He was deployed back in December.
Woman kidnapped as baby reunited with family 51 years later
Melissa Highsmith was just 22-months old in 1971 when she was allegedly abducted by a woman who was hired to babysit her.
In Depth: Thanksgiving Special
Hal Eisner looks back at the positive stories covered by "In Depth" over the past year and shares some good news for the holiday season.
Blind dog who fell into 13-ft hole rescued
A blind dog who fell into a construction hole in Pasadena is safe and reunited with its owner thanks to the local fire department.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Boy bullied, pushed out of wheelchair at school for dressing as police officer becomes honorary member
A Houston-area third-grader, who was bullied and pushed out of his wheelchair for dressing as a police officer for Career Day, is now an honorary member of multiple departments.
Zero COVID-19 patients reported at Inland Empire hospital for 1st time since March 2020
Healthcare workers at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center are celebrating a remarkable milestone.
LAPD police dog sniffs out over 100 lbs. of meth, heroin
This crime-fighting K9 is getting some praise after she sniffed out over 100 pounds of methamphetamine and heroin in the area.
Police dog finds $10.5 million worth of cocaine in load of tomatoes
A Las Vegas K9 is getting some praise after he sniffed out more than $10 million worth of cocaine hidden among a truckload of tomatoes, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Girl with terminal cancer celebrates early graduation, prom
A Chino Hills teenager with leukemia is making the most of her time left to inspire others.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
Los Angeles charity tackles food insecurity
For every medium Vegan Hero Pizza purchased, Fresh Brothers will donate 10% back to Support & Feed, a non-profit founded by Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, during the pandemic to support vegan small businesses while addressing food insecurity.