Airbnb Hosts Give Free Refuge to Those Escaping Dark Night of Wildfires
When Patrick signed up his own B&B as a free refuge for fire evacuees, he didn't know that weeks later he would be fleeing himself, and Airbnb would come to the rescue.
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California Becomes First State to Ban Pet Shop Sales of Non-Rescued Animals
The bill has become the first statewide piece of legislation to take a direct stance against puppy mills and the sale of commercially bred animals.
Tech Billionaires Make Largest Donation Ever to Preserve 24,000 Acres of California Coastline
The Santa Barbara County land is breathtakingly beautiful – and thanks to this married couple, it will be preserved for years to come.
Over $60K Raised for Vendor After Video Shows Police Seizing His Money
When a street vendor had $60 seized from his wallet for operating without a permit, the community was spurred to compensate him for the incident—big time.
Man Comes Home to Find Cat Waiting For Him - Except He's Never Owned a Cat
A Californian resident was surprised to walk inside his home and find a furry friend waiting for him on the chair- what he did next will warm your heart.
Post-9/11 Charity Started with $500, Now Has Given $150Mil to Assist Wounded Veterans
Started around a kitchen table by a soldier's wife, this charity just passed the $150 million mark in assistance for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Volunteers Transform Bleak City Schoolyard Into Breathtaking Cafe (WATCH)
On Monday morning, students at a severely under-performing public high school got a morale boost with a welcome tsunami of color in a drab courtyard .
For the First Time Ever, Wild Bears Given Second Chance at Life
Ordinarily, any bear that harms a human is sentenced to euthanization – but this bear family was given a second chance instead.
Woman Decides to Keep Tiny Pet That She Found in Her Salad
What would you do if you found this little critter hiding in your salad greens?
The 'Airbnb of Parking Spots' Wants to Pay Your Parking Tickets This Month
A cool app designed to sell and reserve parking spots is celebrating the holidays by paying for your LA parking tickets- up to $250 in value.
Watch Man Pull Over to Rescue Rabbit Trapped by California Wildfires
The man's courageous actions has made him a viral hero amidst news of the Ventura County wildfires in California.
Homeless Piano Player Performs Nat'l Anthem at NFL Game (WATCH)
In just three months, a musician has gone from living on the streets to performing before a TV audience of millions on NFL's Monday Night Football.
How A Shark Bite Ended Up Saving This Man's Life
After being bitten by a shark while protecting his daughter, he didn't bother going to the hospital until he got back home. That visit changed everything.
103-yr-old Dressed Like Wonder Woman Volunteers 5 Days A Week
At 103-years-old, Mary Cotter is definitely one of the oldest living superheroes around.
SeaWorld Ends Captive Breeding of Orcas at All its Parks
SeaWorld plans to end its orca breeding programs at all its parks and the audience performances for its last generation of killer whales.
Man Saves Thousands With $40 Wheelchair to Get Little Dog Moving Again (WATCH)
When surgery and a custom wheelchair proved too expensive for this little dog, a man came up with a $40 fix that got him back on his feet.
Judges Are Refusing to Jail People Who Can't Pay Fines, Choosing Community Service Instead
Judges are looking for alternatives to jail time for poor people who face crippling debt trying to pay fines and court fees.
Dance Company Includes People in Wheelchairs and Busts a Beautiful Move
Beyond performing quality moves, Infinite Flow is about uniting the world to dance together—wheelchair or not.
Man Living in a Shack is Saved By His 'Worthless' Blanket That Spurs $1.5 Million Bidding War
Loren Krytzer was broke, unemployed, and living in a shack when he pulled his old 'worthless' blanket off the shelf. Shortly after, he became a millionaire.
Real-Life Action Hero Harrison Ford Races to Help Car Collision Victim
Harrison Ford is apparently just as cool as his fictional movie roles.
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