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Forced to call off wedding, bride donates entire $15k reception to nonprofit so they can host party for children with special needs
Just weeks before her wedding, a bride in the South Bay was compelled to call it off. Hoping to turn something bad into something good, the bride decided to donate the entire event to a local nonprofit so they could have a party.
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After sculptor breaks hand, art community comes together to help finish 20-foot Burning Man piece
For most of this year, Zulu Heru, a sculptor from Oakland, has been working on a large-scale sculpture to be installed at Burning Man called Farmer The Rigger. When he broke his hand, it didn’t look like he’d be able to finish in time. Other artists then stepped in to lend their hands.
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San Jose Couple Turn Pandemic Hobby Into Full-Time Mission Rescuing Dogs
As the pandemic wound down, animal shelter populations exploded. Dan and Rachel Martinez knew the work they started was too important to stop. Garvin Thomas reports.
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San Jose Teen With Autism Surprises Family, School With Effort To Collect Food For Families In Need
As a 19-year-old living with Autism, Eric Hoffman faces plenty of challenges in life. The ability to show compassion, generosity, and kindness toward others is clearly not among them. Garvin Thomas has his story.
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“His Life Isn't Ending Here”: South Bay Mom Turns Son's Unexpected Death Into Life-Saving Mission
Jennifer Sarmento has started a nonprofit that screens high school students, mostly athletes, for signs that they may be prone to cardiac issues. Garvin Thomas reports.
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San Jose Man's Elaborate Haunted House Tradition Returns From Pandemic Pause
A San Jose man known for his elaborate haunted houses is creating a Victorian mansion this year after a two-year hiatus. Garvin Thomas reports.