Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' celebrates 102nd birthday
A beloved Bay Area WWII veteran who has captivated hearts all over social media and much of the world turned 102 on Friday.
'Hood Santa' gives out toys to hundreds of Long Beach children days after donated toys stolen
After thieves stole half a truck's worth of donated toys from "Hood Santa," the community rallied together to make sure the kids had plenty of toys this holiday season.
UPS driver plays Santa's helper, wraps little girl's Christmas gift before delivery
UPS driver Aubrie Jones went viral after she wrapped a little girl's Barbie Dreamhouse before delivering it, ensuring it remained a surprise until Christmas.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
‘Sweet’ Alice Harris, treasured Watts philanthropist, hosts Christmas bike giveaway
How sweet! On Thursday, Watts philanthropist "Sweet" Alice Harris hosted a Christmas bike giveaway. She celebrates her 91st birthday on Dec. 29.
Rolling Deep 4 Charities gifts toys to kids for 13th annual Christmas Toy Drive
The holiday spirit filled the Dodger Stadium parking lot Sunday for this year's Rolling Deep 4 Charities toy giveaway.
Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers
88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.
Laugh Factory offers free Thanksgiving meals for 45th year
Laugh factory owner Jamie Masada says giving out free meals makes him "feel great and thankful," and that he loves seeing guests leave smiling.
Arizona grandma and stranger she mistakenly texted in 2016 will celebrate 9th Thanksgiving together
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
Homeless mother gets Thanksgiving surprise, gifted fully-furnished home
Sarah Wilson spent last Thanksgiving pregnant in prison. Now, she has a new home to raise her son in.
‘Sweet Alice’ Harris, 90, continues Watts tradition of Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
At age 90, philanthropic icon"Sweet Alice" Harris, continued her tradition of giving out turkeys in Watts for the 64th year.
National Adoption Day unites 200+ LA County children with new families
There are more than 20,000 children in the LA County foster care system. More than 200 were adopted into new families Saturday.
Russell Westbrook's foundation gives out Thanksgiving meals in South LA for 13th year
This marks the 13th year the nine-time NBA All-Star's foundation hosted the meal distribution event.
Dad lists things his wife has said to him that he could 'never say to her'
A woman in Nashville was cracking up as she recorded her dad listing things her mom has said to him that he could “never say to her."
Justin Turner gives back at 8th annual golf tournament
"I think it’s important for guys to understand and realize the platform they have and the ability to really lift people up," Justin Turner said ahead of his 8th annual golf tournament.
Puppies rescued after firefighters find them in box underneath car on fire
The puppies will be up for adoption when they're old enough, in early December.
Watch: Nebraska boy with rare disorder rides customized bike for 1st time
Seven-year-old Raanan Albert, one of only 28 people worldwide diagnosed with CLTC-related disorder, experienced the joy of riding a bike thanks to a gift from his physical therapist.
Beloved custodian gets school building named after her: 'She's one in a million'
Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.
Mom, daughter with cancer use Dodgers' World Series run for motivation
Genith Duran and her daughter Cassidy are both battling cancer, cheering on the Dodgers this World Series from their hospital room.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.