Autumn Johnson

9 hours ago | patch.com | Autumn Johnson

If you are looking for some uplifting news this weekend, you have come to the right place. Read on to enjoy some of the lighter articles from across Northern California. The Dublin and Oakland East Bay SPCA Adoption Centers are both taking part in California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday. Rabia Badar has raised over $20,000 for underserved communities, including for food banks, fire relief, and educational equity.

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Autumn Johnson

Memorial Day weekend is finally here, and now is a good time to catch up on some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed. While you're here, check out our articles highlighting a few of the fun summer events planned throughout the Bay Area. The beloved water park is almost open for the season. Learn more about schedules and pricing. San Ramon's biggest annual festival will feature rides, puppet shows, music, professional kite flying, and even a helicopter landing.

4 weeks ago | patch.com | Autumn Johnson

Are you looking for a break from the bad news? Patch has you covered. Read on to learn about a Bay Area student who turns pickballs into puzzles and learn how to get tickets to the 2025 Livermore Downtown Street Fest. General Manager Ramalah LaBang told Pleasanton Weekly the long-awaited restaurant will operate with limited hours starting Monday. Foodle Asian Market recently opened in Dublin, and many more Asian grocery stores are slated to open in the city soon.

1 month ago | patch.com | Autumn Johnson

If you are searching for some uplifting Northern California news, you have come to the right place. Read on to learn more about the new Turkish restaurant open in the East Bay and find out how to get tickets to Pleasanton’s annual wine stroll. The retired Giants superstar was honored with a sellout "Brandon Crawford Day" at Oracle Park. The winning numbers were drawn on Saturday night.

1 month ago | patch.com | Autumn Johnson

It’s the weekend! Take a moment to catch up on some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed. Read on to learn more about the $183,278 Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Livermore and see which Bay Area pizzeria took home a prestigious pizza award. See which chef's pizza was named 5th best in the world at a recent competition. This marks the first Tri-Valley location of the stores with weekly rotating cookie menus. Indian flavors meet French flair in new Sunday offering.