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10 Stories That Warmed Our Hearts In 2020: California Smiles
A celebrity raised $20 million to help restaurant workers impacted by coronavirus; a teen packed care bags for the homeless, and much more.
CALIFORNIA — Patch editors have a soft spot for kids, animals, and kids who help animals. We also cheer for the underdog, those overcoming obstacles, and people with indomitable spirits in the face of challenges such as coronavirus.
Each week in our Saturday Smiles feature, we highlight these stories. Here are 10 of our favorites from 2020 —
- See: Court Rushed After 'We Want Stewy' Chanters Get Their Wish
- South Bay Band Using Pickup Truck To Help Save Local Music Venue
- Dear Temecula: Never Forget Pechanga Pu'éska Mountain Day
- 14-Year-Old Girl Creating Hundreds Of Homeless Care Packages
- Walk Laguna Beach Founder's Resolution Becomes Pandemic Hobby
- Los Gatos Locals Rally Together To Rescue Cat Stranded In Redwood
- Guy Fieri Helps Raise $20M For Restaurant Workers
- 'The Great Vegan Meal Train' Makes A Stop In Hollywood
- SDG&E, Local Union Plan To Hire 150 In New Program
- Dog Returned To Owner, Thanks To These Kids
If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.
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