Blue butterflies back in San Francisco, after Xerces extinction
The Xerces blue butterfly went extinct along the San Francisco coast some 80 years ago. But scientists have identified a similar species of blue butterfly and hope to introduce them to the local habitat.
Union Square transforms into massive garden for Tulip Day celebration
Union Square was transformed into a colorful garden for Tulip Day, with 80,000 tulips on display for attendees to pick their own bouquets, free of charge. The one-day event drew thousands of people, some arriving as early as 6 a.m., to celebrate the arrival of spring and take part in the floral festivities.
Boy with cancer chases goal to visit all 50 states: ‘He just loves America’
With just 10 states left, the family is seeking support to help make 10-year-old Wyatt Drysdale's dream come true.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Mount Pleasant boy calls police over ice cream, gets sweet surprise
The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a 4-year-old's call over ice cream this week.
Couple breaks record for longest living marriage
Their family has grown to include 55 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren over the decades.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown visits 10-year-old Philly plane crash survivor in hospital
The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown visited 10-year-old Andre Howard in the hospital with the Lombardi trophy in tow. Howard was one of the survivors critically injured after a medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on January 31.
Watch: Emotional reunion as stolen dog returns home after over 7 years
A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.
15-year-old reunited with first responders who saved his life
It was a heartwarming reunion on Saturday morning when first responders were reunited with a 15-year-old boy whose life they saved.
VW van somehow survives deadly Los Angeles fire: A 'beacon of hope'
A retro Volkswagen van has inadvertently become a “beacon of hope” for Los Angeles area residents as they start to pick up the pieces.
Post Malone gifts Houston bartender and single mother $20,000 tip on Christmas Eve
Post Malone visited the Texas bar with friends the night before Christmas.
Firefighters from Arizona fire department welcomed 19 babies in 2024
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
Nova Scotia homeowner interrupts buck snacking on holiday plants: Caught on camera
A Nova Scotia homeowner deterred a hungry buck from enjoying her holiday porch decorations with the help of her security camera.
Beating the odds: Inspiring stories of cancer survivors in 2024
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 1 in 3 people, but many are surviving and thriving after treatment.
TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
24 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2024
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2024 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears.
Benicia man who rebuilds and donates bicycles to children receives holiday surprise
Christmas came early for one man in Benicia who's made it his mission to rebuild bicycles and give them away to children and teens. Every year, his donated bikes would be picked up by a representative from a church, nonprofit or the fire department to be distributed. But this year, he received a holiday surprise.
San Jose teen continues annual toy drive he started as a child
A San Jose teen made it his goal at just 7 years old to make sure every kids had a new toy for Christmas. Now 12 years later, his toy drive is giving away 30,000 toys.
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.
See it: 20-year-old blind cat saved from icy lake in rescue 'nothing short of a miracle'
Before officers arrived, two Good Samaritans stepped in to save the day.