Girl Scout captures emotional first-person stories for 9/11 documentary
Filmmaker Ellie Alloway produced, shot, and edited a documentary about several survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. She is 16.
Fallen SF firefighter's family relieved of burden; nonprofit pays off mortgage
The loss of San Francisco firefighter Jason Cortez is still washing over his wife and two young sons. But a nonprofit has stepped in, in a very generous way.
Coyote pup rescued from San Francisco Bay near Pier 41
A wayward coyote pup was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near Pier 41 Thursday morning.
Guy Fieri is back feeding California firefighters battling the Dixie Fire
As California's wildfire season rages on, Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri is once again giving back to crews on the front lines with thousands of freshly cooked meals.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
Oakland woman turns 105, feels 'blessed'
Ranza Ray Harvey-Devereaux was born on Aug. 18, 1916. Today marks her 105th birthday.
WWII veteran parachutes from plane for 100th birthday
A WWII veteran celebrated his birthday in an epic way — by jumping from an airplane.
Former students launch fundraising campaign to help beloved San Francisco teacher who's fallen ill
Some of the most exceptional teachers are the ones who leave an impression long after their students depart from their classroom. And for retired San Francisco high school teacher Michael Roman, the impact he left on his students has been demonstrated to him in an extraordinary way during a time of need.
Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
Naomi Osaka to donate Cincinnati prize money to Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Tennis star Naomi Osaka tweeted her decision on Saturday to donate her prize money from this week’s U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Ohio for relief efforts in Haiti following a deadly earthquake.
Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing
Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.
Seattle teen with Type 1 diabetes surprised with diabetic alert service dog
15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.
High jumpers Tamberi, Barshim agree to share gold medal in touching moment
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Fremont company helps save homeless man's puppy
A Fremont company has paid $12,000 in medical care for a homeless man’s puppy after an employee accidentally hits the dog with a work van. The owner of the dog is grateful the company helped to save the dog's life.
Man rents movie theater, surprises wife with lost wedding footage
The wedding footage, which was thought to have been deleted, was discovered 14 years after the couple got married.
Future Olympians: Toddlers compete in adorable ‘diaper dandies’ race
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Riverview boy adopted by HCSO detective after surviving being stabbed, set on fire by father
Ronnie Blair, now 12 years old and adopted by a Hillsborough detective's family after his own father tried to kill him, says he doesn't want to be defined by the night he nearly died. He loves science, his new siblings, and parents. When he grows up, he wants to become an actor.
Bear cub 'Tamarack' rescued after wildfire burns paws near Lake Tahoe
A homeowner telephoned the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care center Sunday night after returning from an evacuation and finding a cub walking on its elbows because of burns on its paws.
East Bay native, Japanese internment camp survivor is celebrated as he turns 100
Oakland-born Tadashi Yoshii has had much to celebrate in his long life, with his family being among his greatest joys.