Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
Tyler Corliss is representing at the Pokémon Nationals this weekend after winning the Nevada State Pokémon Junior Championship.
CreditDonkey.com ranked the top 10 "happiest cities" for workers in the Golden State, and Lake Forest makes the cut.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Annual "Batteries for Birds" raises money to purchase holiday turkeys and other foods for those in need of helping hand in Lake Forest and the surrounding area.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
The Haunted Mansion Haunt in Portola Hills could be providing its final scarefest.
The jewelry store throws out the rules once a year to say thanks to the community.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Positive Energy Dance Center of Lake Forest digs deep to entertain crowd at Hometown Halloween in Mission Viejo.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Orange County's Sarah Reinertsen helps victims through a "mobility clinic" attended by victims of the May marathon attack.
Amberly Bark took the journey of a lifetime as part of the Girl Scouts.
Local cemeteries hold solemn reminders that "Freedom is not free."
"I have wept every day since my son died and I make no apology for that," the Saddleback pastor tells his church. "Grief is a good thing. It is the way we go through the transitions of life."
Saddleback Church founder targets fake sites making money off his son's death, and says he will return to church this weekend.
Flag football game will help a Lake Forest-based Orange County Sheriff’s deputy pay medical bills for his 19-year-old son who needs round-the-clock care following a tragic car crash.
The pastor of the Saddleback Church stays overnight in the hospital after experiencing pain and numbness.
Troop 628 is raising funds to ensure that all its members can attend Boy Scout camping trips and other outings.
Lake Forest teen Jimmy Pequeno is in the hospital again after surgery on his birthday that his family hopes will hasten his recovery from injuries sustained in a 2011 car crash.
Lake Forest Relay for Life volunteers are preparing for the October event, which raises money to fight cancer.
Electricity goes out for about 34 customers near Peachwood and Palmwood Drive.
The animal found in trash heap is rescued and video goes viral.
Sunday we get to spring ahead by setting clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time.
Those born in a leap year can look at it as a gift or a curse.