Cecilia is the 3-year-old daughter of Los Angeles County Firefighter James von Harz and she need medication that costs $1,500 a month.
Following a story by Patch, Los Angeles social services became involved and arranged for Natalie Moore, 87, to stay in her home of 40 years.
Natalie Moore is 87 and must move in less than one month; a plant and bake sale is being held this weekend on Coronado Street.
The original playground was torn down three years ago because of safety code issues.
Michael Levin, student at Pratt Institute, created portraits of family members in the style of the Wall Street Journal's drawing "photos."
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
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.
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.
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 place you call home — and the latest news and happenings you need to know — is now in the palm of your hand.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Kaveri Subrahmanyam, a nationally recognized expert in development psychology was among six CSU members honored for their excellence.
On Oct. 3, MomAngeles founder Laura Nix Gerson will hold an inaugural ‘Momfair’ job and conference fair to help moms get back to work.
Leona Jahn will take part in the game show hosted by Wayne Brady on Mon. Sept. 30.
Gerry Blanck received the Martial Arts Museum Honor Award at a ceremony in Burbank.
The actor, who lives in the Palisades, wants to launch a fun local website to bring the community together.
A glimpse of life around Pacific Palisades.
Councilman Mike Bonin earned the ceremonial first-pitch honor by raising more than $13,000 for ThinkCure! in memory of his sister.
Images around Pali and Los Angeles County from local residents.
Steinfield will ride in the Fourth of July parade.
A Pacific Palisades resident and chairman of a Los Angeles investment management company recalls the loss of dozens of his parent firm's employees in the World Trade Center attack 11 years ago.
Judge Terry Friedman was appointed Monday, and aims to help lead the social service agency to continue providing support to those in need.
The store in Pacific Palisades celebrates fashion and women's health with stylist Rachel Zoe.
Amy Katch participates in the "Skyline Plunge!," which benefits the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago.
Here are a few things to know about May 5 and why it's celebrated in Mexico and the United States.