Dancing Cat; Black Bear Visits Neighborhood; New School Built: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

Black Bear Seen In Vacaville Neighborhood

A black bear paid a visit Friday morning to the North Alamo Drive neighborhood of Vacaville.

Bella Vista Elementary School to Be Dedicated Tuesday

The school was constructed with Measure D bond funds. It will open in the fall.

Monterey Boy Correctly Spells 'Cuttanee,' 'Hallowed' In Spelling Bee Contest

A 12-year-old Monterey boy is competing this week in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee contest.

New Principal Chosen for Hart Middle School

She was promoted from within the district and has a reputation for leadership and a student ­centered approach.

Volunteers Clean Arroyo, Spruce Up Community Garden

Members of a local service club, along with family and friends, are making the area a better place to live!

Dancing Cat In San Jose: Hanging Out With Adoptable Felines

Dancing Cat in San Jose bills itself as Silicon Valley’s first cat adoption lounge. No cats in cages here; they hang out with you, waiting.

New Stanford Graduate School Of Business Dean Is Announced

An economist will succeed Garth Saloner, who is stepping down after seven years as dean.

Movie Reviews, Trailers: 'Alice Through the Looking Glass,' 'X-Men: Apocalypse,' and More

WATCH THE MOVIE REVIEWS, TRAILERS: Your guide to movies with a theatrical release on May 27, 2016.

Vallejo Council Mulls Proposed Electric Vehicle Plant On Mare Island

The Vallejo City Council next week will consider negotiations for a proposed electric vehicle manufacturing plant on Mare Island.

San Ramon Teen Who Lost Grandfather to Cancer Organizes Bone Marrow Registry Drive

Going to the Art & Wind Festival this weekend? Take a moment to get tested for the marrow registry.

Cupertino Store Sells $750,000 Mega Millions Ticket

One lucky person is three-quarters of a million dollars richer after a store in Cupertino sold a winning Mega Millions ticket Friday.