SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. —

A Modesto, California, family once victimized by a suspected scammer is now the recipient of good fortune, thanks to a generous good Samaritan.

The two families met on a San Joaquin County ranch on Thursday.

As Dave Pechan and Angelica Cuevas stood face-to-face for the first time, the rancher handed Cuevas a cash gift.

Cuevas' son, who translated for her, said to the rancher in English that his mom is grateful as the money will help pay for rent and utilities.

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Pechan first learned of the Cuevas family on Sept. 24 when sister station KCRA shared her story of how a suspected scammer promised them an affordable home to rent, only to run off with their hard-earned money.

"I was very upset because basically, that was hard work money that we saved up for," Angelica Cuevas said in Spanish.

"It was just painful to watch," Pechan said.

Pechan said what he and his wife were most heartened by was the family's work ethic.

"I consider work ethic so valuable to, not only to the people to earn money, but our whole country," Pechan said.

Pechan not only replaced what the family lost in dollars but also their faith in humanity.

"I'm grateful that there are still people with good hearts," Cuevas said.

A police detective said five more people have come forward as victims recently. That number adds to the original four from Turlock.

Investigators believe more victims are out there.

CINCINNATI — A new business started by a mom on the West Side could help local parents entertain their children with a good old-fashioned sleepover.

Megan Redmond started the company Cincy Sleepovers during the pandemic when her and her family's summer vacation turned into a staycation. They tried to make everyday things special and fun instead.

So they made sleepover kits. Each kit comes with a tent, air mattress, pillows, blankets, a tray table, themed sheets and other accessories. Some of their current themes include Bengals and Harry Potter.

In addition to ordering a kit, Cincy Sleepovers comes to you to set up the kit up so you can surprise your children, grandchildren or anyone else with a sleepover.

"We've had kids cry, it has brought such joy," Redmond said. "The most exciting part is feeling like we can be a really smart part in bringing some joy and excitement during a time where things are just a little lacking."

The sleepovers start off at $175, and the company is open to new theme ideas, which you can submit on their Facebook page.