inspiring stories

Ryan Raimondi is not your typical high school senior. He’s an ambitious young man that is running for mayor in Brentwood, Contra Costa county. Whether he wins or not, Ryan has a bright future and we are excited to see all that he will accomplish.

A three-year-old boy was facing a terrifying health condition when he was misdiagnosed, but his tenacious parents searched endlessly for answers until he was on the road to recovery. They now have a message for parents everywhere (and we have a gift of thanks for them).

The Butte County Humane Society was overrun with animals from the 2018 Camp fire. Now they have new hope – a brand new facility. Malou Nubla talks to the director about the shelter’s journey and hope for the future.

Music is the best medicine for heart transplant patient Sean Tiwanak and his cardiologist Dr. Lily Stern! Malou Nubla talks to doctor and patient about their special bond – making beautiful music.

USC freshman twins Ashley and Aspen Somers are two in a billion! That’s the odds they would have survived a rare condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome, had a special doctor not come to their rescue. 17 years ago, USC professor Dr. Ramen Chmait performed a rare surgery that saved their lives. Danielle Nottingham hosts their inspiring reunion.

Xan Wesley wants to save the world! The medical school-bound student is helping test the homeless for Covid-19 and he talks to Danielle Nottingham about his experience and what he hopes to accomplish next.

Sharael Kolberg is celebrating her 50th birthday with a mission: running to find a cure for breast cancer. She’s a survivor and she tells Danielle Nottingham all about her program, 50forthecure.org.

Jessica Vilchis talks to Olympian Chaunté Lowe about her courageous battle with breast cancer and her accomplished career.