Good morning. Today, I'm sharing an opinion I read in an old book. This piece is written by a retired judge. His name is Henry H. Curran and the…
Santiago Campos' name may go down in journalism history for his surprising lesson in what it means to speak truth to power.
Eighteen-year-…
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A heroic mother rescued her daughter and a neighbor's little boy from her burning Pacoima home Tuesday and was…
Life lessons and reminders about what’s truly important often come from unexpected sources. This was my experience recently while driving home…
I was in the produce department at the market the other day, and couldn’t help but notice 2 women who were having a rather animated conversation…
Teachers deserve so much more goodness than they receive.
This short but sweet lesson, delivered by a very patient teacher, not only…
There are moments in life when the practical thing says “no,” but the heart says something else entirely. This story is about two men who never…
As boys grow into men, something often changes between fathers and sons. The love is still there, but affection can become harder to show…
A man was walking down the street scrolling through his newsfeed. When he tripped, he lost his balance and fell into a freshly painted picket…
I'm sharing a few sunset photos I've taken here and there. The first one is Big Island, Hawaii. The other three were taken here in California:…
As a fitness trainer, when I think of “risky foods,” chips, crackers, cookies, and pastries come to mind. However, some foods, typically regarded…
During the October 2025 government shutdown, families dependent of food assistance in Long Beach, CA, began to panic. Ellisa Alvarez decided to do…
For ten years, Shay Taylor cleaned rooms and offices at Yale New Haven Hospital, walking the same halls she’ll soon walk as a doctor.
Her…
Romain Rolland won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1915. He was a French author and anti-war activist who was known during his time as the…
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Slim pickings - Housewives rummage through partially barren meat counters at Alexander's Market, Encino, today in hopes…
When the daily tasks of life consume us, we miss the call to something beautiful, eventful, and nurturing— grace .
Grace is always calling…
What Christopher Bradshaw and the team at Dreaming Out Loud built in Washington DC really got to me. In a neighborhood where people have gone…
When we think of liberators, we don’t usually imagine a boy with a birthday cake and a guest list. But maybe that’s because we’ve misunderstood…
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As a daughter who suffered through two parents dying and benefiting from Hospice care, I understand how important palliative care is for people in…
The hantavirus outbreak, which began on a Dutch cruise ship and was first reported to the World Health Organization on May 2, has left 3 people…
Youtropolis invites you to participate in a backyard harvest. Youtropolis is partnering with Happy Harvesters to pick a neighborhood orange tree…
French musician Plumes serenades the animal kingdom. He said that recues are his favorites. Here he's singing to rescued bunnies…
The US-China delegation might as well have crawled up into a treehouse outfitted with a "NO GIRLS ALLOWED" warning sign nailed to its door. But,…
Watching this well-crafted short video feels like stepping into a slower world where there's no hustle and bustle. Take a few moments of quiet…
If you were to see a car drifting across lanes into oncoming traffic, what would you do? When this happened in Boynton Beach, Florida, other…
Everything about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) has stirred controversy since beginning its aggressive arrest and…
Viljo Jacobson Arleta, center, weighs the first truck to pass the new Castaic Commercial Inspection Station for…
As I read this story, the words blurred due to fighting back tears. I had read other accounts of the brutish, inexcusable treatment of people held…
This man was asked why he hated Trump. Here is his answer…
Have you taken a look at celebrities lately? They are all looking the same. Observe their mouths, their eyes, their noses. It's like they all…
Election season is front and center once more. For Americans left to right, it's another chance to use the little power we have to reclaim some of…
Louie's getting bundled up to go skiing in the Italian Dolomites…
Millions of people are faced with a choice to forgive someone, a situation an event...or not. I can imagine this community has some readers that…
Tennessee has the 10th largest black population in the nation. And, yet, since the Supreme Court chucked a major portion of the Voting Rights Act…
Most people assume the price they see online is the same price everyone else sees. But that’s not true anymore. Companies are increasingly using…
Question: Should I let a pair of cheerful finches continue to build their nest inside of my front porch light?
A man recently died in a manner none of us would want, like something out of a horror movie.
The 78-year-old, who had nasal polyps and…
When things happen to us, it's easy to judge it good or bad. The truth is that we don't really know. We have no way of knowing the outcome of the…
Young and old alike are struggling to make ends meet, achieve the American dream, or keep their heads above water. Their stories aren't regional…
This dad and his "baby" are having an easy going day at the park…
The weekend's behind us, and hump day's not quite here, so I figured everyone could use a laugh with this old geezer's comedy routine…
Lao-Tzu was a Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism who lived circa 565 B.C.
The practice of Taoism involves living in harmony with…
Deception comes in many forms. There's no cure for those who would deceive us. For them, there is so much to gain.
From scammers to…
Have you ever found yourself giving and not receiving in return?Perhaps you've been left frustrated and wondering, "Did I do something wrong?" Or…
Over the years, I've taken pics of flowers that caught my attention. Here are a few. By the way, I don't pretend to be a photographer. These are…
Riding to the badlands of Big Tujunga Canyon are members of 'Corral Ten' riding group, who sponsored the annual…
"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you." —…
The world is full of toxic people. Maybe you know someone in whose presence you feel extreme unease every time you're with them. On the surface,…
Three quick-thinking first graders jumped into action and saved their teacher's life. Quite a story!…
Yesterday, King Charles' finely crafted speech aimed to calm tensions between our two nations and restore our long-held bonds of friendship…
Ben is deaf and has other special needs. When his parents dropped him off at school, they had no idea how isolated he was and were devastated when…
For her, the day started like any other. As she waited for her school bus to arrive, she looked forward to seeing her friends as usual. But as the…
This story's about Richard Pulley, a 78-year-old retiree who was DoorDashing to pay for his wife’s medications.
After seeing him on their…
Photograph caption dated July 25, 1962 reads "Little 6-year-old Paola Wayne, Los Angeles, passing by such childhood favorites as circus clowns and…
I think most of us agree that teachers don’t have it easy. It’s long hours, a lot of pressure, and not nearly enough pay. But still, some are…
Since the Clean Air Act passed in 1970, air pollution fell dramatically across the country. It was a genuine achievement and advancement for…
"77 million people overlooked rape, sexual assault, felonies, infidelities, insurrection, dinner with white supremacists, insulting soldiers,…
I just saw this and it's actually shocking. When you really pay close attention to what the dress says, it's spine-chilling…
In these times, we all need a little laugh. I hope you find this as amusing as I did…
Hypocrisy?
Some people are wondering if the truth matters anymore. If it does, how do we get to the truths that matter most?
Deep down, we understand…
This new tenor is quickly becoming very popular. The tenor who didn't show up will have a hard time getting his spot back…
Philanthropy is not always about writing a check. It can be a life-altering educational experience that teaches middle schoolers about empathy,…
These days, when an accident happens, a lot of people reach for their phones to record and post, but keep driving, not wanting to get involved…
Some good news today. NPR received a combined gift of $113 million.…
Every day the world seems to lose a little bit more of the light that once kept it in balance. A majority of people wish for a better world, a…
High school can be a tough time for teens. Many have self-image issues that cause them to disconnect and isolate from schoolmates who were once…
A lot of people in our country are wishing for an easier life. They're wishing for a little relief instead of having to face higher prices on…
Liquid Blenz is a company that sells a variety of herbal tonics advertised to reduce belly fat, boost libido, detox the liver, and increase…
A small crew of fire fighters today continued to mop up a brush fire that blackened 150 acres of Griffith Park…
"If you're a journalist and you don't believe in interviewing all of the major players in a story, then you're not engaged in journalism. You're…
We’re told a simple story in America: work hard, and you’ll be okay. But for millions of people, that promise has not been delivered.
This…
Back in the day, hula hoops were all the rage. Now, it looks like they're making a comeback in cardio training. So, head to your basement or attic…
We may not recognize liberators at first sight. They don’t wear capes or carry signs announcing who they are. Most of the time, they look like…
Such a cute video. The horse wants to play, but the elk has a kiss he wants to deliver to the horse. Definitely, love at first sight. Nature has a…
We humans think we're superior, but we have strayed far off the mark of humanity. Too many have traded their goodness for the high of power and…
This story grabbed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Under the most difficult circumstances, people can be amazing when they put their hearts…
I'm making a pledge today to accept the entirety of my past, good or bad or bland, and bless it every day since it brought me to where I am today…
On a recent visit to Trader Joe’s Market, I rounded the corner to the canned food aisle, where I saw an employee on his knees, hunched over. I…
Try these when you need to let off some steam…
This is a story that made me feel so good, I just had to share it. At Moss Haven Elementary in North Texas, everyone knows Ms. Trecia Crawford…
I continue to look for solace, sanity and something sacred to comfort and sustain me during these times. Maybe you do too.
This piece…
As I pulled into the Whole Foods parking lot a couple of days ago, I saw an older woman with a cane struggling with a misbehaving shopping cart…
"Gaze" is an award-winning Short Film by Farnoosh Samadi which has garnered an impressive 27 international film awards.
Samadi is an…
Children from the Haskell's Raskells Day Camp in North Hollywood decided to have their own 'Rights March' to support…
Me, personally, I wish you all a beautiful Easter filled with joy, peace, and happiness.
May you enjoy time with your family and friends…
As people around the world celebrate their Easter and Passover traditions and festivities, we must ask how one easily rises to the occasion…
