Saturday Smiles: Mighty Little League Play; Rocket Whizzes; Coffee Industry Honors

By AUTUMN JOHNSON

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to help by sharing a few of our favorite happy stories and fun photos from this week.

• East Bay Volunteers Recognized by The Salvation Army Hayward Corps
• From Homeless to Law School: Powering Through Obstacles
• Cal Football Player Spends Spring Break Helping Orphans
• Dublin native wins national title at Spring North American Bridge Championships
• WHIZ KIDS: Amador Valley Students Advance to National Finals in Model Rocket Competition
• Albany HS Senior Improves Accessibility in Oakland Coliseum
• Berkeley Teachers Raise Money for Summer Reading
• Livermore Students Win Money from Coding Challenge
• San Leandro Student in Star Wars Themed Web Series
• Explore Snakes, Butterflies and Wildflowers on Mount Diablo in May
• Santa Cruz-Based Community Agroecology Network To Be Honored For Work In Coffee Industry
• Downtown Pleasanton Receives National Recognition
• Garden Tour at RM Winery, Down-To-Earth Day
• Photos: Nature Center Program in Fremont

SoCal (too cute not to share!):

MUST SEE: ‘Mighty’ Little League Play in Murrieta Goes Viral

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