California Becomes First State to Ban Fur Trapping, Saving Animals and Taxpayer Dollars
In addition to legislators agreeing that fur trapping was thoroughly inhumane, the industry was also shown to be a drain on taxpayer dollars.
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When Man Got Sick of Trash and Crime, He Bought Buddha Statue for the Street-and Transformed the Neighborhood
Over the course of the last two decades, the "Buddha of Oakland" has completely transformed the Oakland, California neighborhood.
Pit Bull Hailed As a Hero After Reportedly Fighting Off a Shark to Save Its Owner
This whale of a tale may have ended in tragedy if it had not been for the heroic actions of a 1-year-old pit bull named Darby.
Lady Gaga is Funding All the Classroom Projects in Three US Cities Affected by Recent Shootings
In total, the pop star is financing the educational needs of 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; and Gilroy, California.
Listen to Actor Danny Trejo Describe How He Helped Rescue Special Needs Boy From Overturned Car
The 75-year-old actor says that he was able to form a bond with the boy because he has had experience working with special needs kids in the past.
When Grieving Father Shares Daughter's Drawings With the Mayor, It Helps Transform Town into 'City of Kindness'
This California town may be one of the nicest places in America after a little girl's wish helped spark a citywide movement to "Make Kindness Contagious".
Watch Paul McCartney Bring Out Ringo Starr for Beatles Reunion in Dodger Stadium: 'I love you, man…'
During his final concert on tour, Paul McCartney brought out ‘the one and only Ringo Starr'—and the crowd knew they had a Ticket to Ride.
Scientists Create First-Ever Magnetic Liquid - and Its Movements Are Mesmerizing - 'We almost couldn't believe it'
For the first time ever, researchers have managed to create a liquid that is both magnetic and magical with its "amazing" dancing movements.
High Schoolers Give 'Amazing' Silent Ovation for Classmate With Sensory Issues Receiving His Diploma
Carmel High School held a graduation ceremony and asked the crowd to stay quiet so an autistic student who'd been a classmate for 8 years could participate.
Native Bumble Bees Are Poised to Be First Pollinators Protected Under California Endangered Species Act
The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to begin the process of classifying 4 species of bumble bee native to the state as endangered.
Family Farms Use 'Crop Mobsters' to Prevent More Than 1 Million Servings Of Food From Going To Waste
An innovative online platform, CropMobster is solving the problem of food waste by helping family farms to find buyers and charities who want excess food.
'Lemon Aid' From a Kind 10-year-old Soothes Sad Neighbors After House Fire
A family who lost everything in a house fire has been humbled by their 10-year-old neighbor who raised a surprising about of money for them with lemonade.
On Anthony Bourdain's Birthday, a Mental Health Program for Chefs Spreads to 22 More Restaurants
Spurred by the suicide of Anthony Bourdain, a California chef launched a mental health program for restaurant workers - and it's slowly picking up traction.
Restaurant Offers Free Pizzas in Exchange for Groups Giving Up Their Phones During a Meal
As a means of bringing family and friends together over a hot meal, this California restaurant offers free pizzas to patrons who put away their phones.
As Only US Airline to Use Biofuel on Regular Basis, All United Flights From LA Are Now Powered By Biofuel
The airline's recent investment in over 10 million gallons of biofuel will contribute to their goal of reducing their total emissions by 50% before 2050.
14-year-old Receives Girl Scout Medal of Honor for Saving the Life of a Drowning Boy
Ava Kopecky was presented with the Girl Scout Medal of Honor at a ceremony there for saving the life of a toddler she did not know.
Instead of Excess Produce Going to Landfills, Companies Are Sending It Off to Be Dried into New Snacks
Rather than letting thousands of pounds of fruits and veggies go to a landfill, companies are sending them to a startup that turns food waste into snacks.
Police Officers Return to Elderly Couple's Home So They Could Fix Wheelchair Ramp in Dire Need of Repair
When these boys in blue encountered an elderly couple who was unable to fix their wheelchair ramp, the officers immediately got to work.
This Laundry Truck Will Be Washing Clothes for Homeless People of Los Angeles Throughout the Week
Hundreds of homeless Los Angeles residents will soon have access to this unique mobile laundry truck throughout the week thanks to Clorox.
Reports Find Social Restrictions Are Working to Curb New COVID-19 Cases From Italy to Seattle
Numerous datasets from around the world are illustrating how self-isolation and lockdowns have been helping to curb novel coronavirus cases.
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