Winning Lotto Tickets | Free Guided Hikes: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here and to celebrate, we are sharing some of our most uplifting stories and nice news from across Northern California.

Here’s How CA Verizon Customers Could Get A $100 Windfall

The windfall is part of a $100 million class action settlement. You must file a claim by the deadline or you will forfeit the money forever.

$713K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lamorinda

The top winning ticket in Tuesday night's MegaMillions drawing was sold right here in Lamorinda. Here's where.

$17K Lottery Ticket Sold In The South Bay

The Powerball jackpot was won in Michigan Monday night. Here in California, $1.2 million Powerball ticket was sold in Baker.

$11K Lottery Ticket Sold At Pleasanton Grocery Store

Have you checked your numbers from Wednesday night's drawing?

Lamorinda Restaurant Opening Soon, Is Among '10 Highly Anticipated'

A list of 10 highly anticipated Bay Area restaurant openings for early 2024 was published by The Mercury News.

Earn $500 For Your Utility Box Art Design

A call for submissions from artists is currently open. The City is seeking both photographers and graphic artists.

2nd Annual Napa Valley Stands With Ukraine Benefit Event Coming Up

Proceeds support Ukrainian refugees who are living in Napa Valley communities.

Hike Concord Naval Weapons Station As Part of Discover Diablo Series

This year's Discover Diablo program has 36 free excursions in some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces — including in Concord.

SF Bay Area Crab Feeds: 2024 Guide To All-You-Can-Eat Extravaganzas

For crustacean lovers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, this is the happiest, most crackin'-est season of all!

2024 Napa Valley Visitor Guide Honors Area's Pioneers

The guide pays tribute to Napa Valley pioneers Robert Mondavi, Charles Krug, Louis Martini, Warren Winiarski and others.

Concord Funds Youth Scholarship Program With Federal Pandemic Dollars

The city received $27 million from the American Rescue Act and put some of the money toward summer recreation for underserved youth.

Boy Scouts To Pick Up Christmas Trees In St. Helena, Calistoga

For St. Helena and Calistoga residents, here's what to know about tree pick-up day.

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