Seal Slows Traffic; Middle School Students Run 7,521 Miles; Unique K9 Officer: Saturday Smiles

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

Brandon Crawford, Former Pleasanton Resident, Featured in New SF Giants #TBT Ad

• In the commercial, the well known shortstop says, “When I grow up, I’m going to crush it for you guys.”

Middle School Students Run 7,521 Miles During 'March Mile Madness'

• Run 20 miles in 20 days. Sounds simple enough, right? This voluntary run teaches students about determination, endurance and grit.

Livermore Police K9 May Be More Bark Than Bite

• Don’t let this pup’s size (or the video) fool you.

ACE Train Derailment First Responders Honored

• First responders braved rushing water to free passengers trapped in the partially submerged train car.

Seal Slows Traffic on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge: CHP

• CHP officials tell Patch that several motorists pulled over to help move the animal.

Contra Costa Egg Hunt On Jersey Island Will Help Nesting Birds

• An egg hunt with a different purpose - helping eastern Contra Costa County's nesting birds - is scheduled for Saturday on Jersey Island.

Deputies Like Facebook Followers For Arrest Of Suspected Aptos Prowler

• The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is crediting a collaboration with Facebook followers for the ID, arrest of the alleged Aptos prowler

Dublin Heritage Park and Museums 'Year of the Farm' Features Exhibits, Activities

• Over the past 150 years, Dublin’s farmers raised cattle and poultry, and grew walnuts and tomatoes. Check out these fun upcoming events.

"Smart City Vision" Approved By San Jose Council

• A Smart City Vision for San Jose that was approved Tuesday provides a framework aimed at making the city the most innovative nationwide.

Watsonville Caminos Program Allows Juveniles To Clean Up Their Tags

• Juveniles in Watsonville caught tagging for the first time cleaned up building walls containing their messages on Saturday.

Concord Woman From Peru Naturalized in Unique Ceremony

• A special swearing-in ceremony that honored Women’s History Month featured 94-year-old Betty Reid Soskin, the NPS’ oldest park ranger.

Flax Opens in Oakland as Largest Art Supply Store in East Bay

• The 78-year-old store abandoned San Francisco in favor of Oakland.

Tesla Model 3 Unveiled As Fremont Plant Prepares For Orders

• The Tesla plant in Fremont has been preparing for an onslaught of orders which are already pouring in.

It's Not Golf. It's Not Soccer. It's 'FootGolf' And It's In San Mateo

• FootGolf arrives at San Mateo’s Poplar Creek Golf Course.

Community Raises $110K in Two Days for Family of Electrocuted Father

• The Burlingame tech executive died in an Easter Sunday tragedy, trying to save his daughter from an electrified pool.

Marin CHP Hosting Free Teen Driver Safety Class

• "The goal of the class is to help young drivers and their parents understand the responsibilities associated with driving a motor vehicle."

Mill Valley Lumber Yard Project Inches Closer to Finish Line

• Applicants are "excited to be moving closer to the finish line with a project to which we have dedicated nearly four years of our lives."

Ritter Center, New Fire Engines, New Blog: San Rafael Snapshot

• An Update on Ritter Center, Freitas Pkwy & Las Gallinas Intersection Improvements, Community Development Block Grants and more!

Check Out the New Iguanas at the Oakland Zoo

• Need an excuse to go to the zoo, Piedmont? Here's what's new!

Spring 2016 SLHRS Open House & Train Show

• Spring is in! We're having a spring fling down at our 118-year-old Depot!

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Is Paying Adoption Fees Through April 3rd!!

• Meet Cats & Dogs At East County Animal Shelter In Dublin. Open Every Day!

Tidepooling Treasures

• Sunday, April 3 Kids and adults search for animals living on glass beach

The Best of Nests

• Saturday, April 9 Kids observe nesting swallows and build crafty nests.

Cash Awards Given to Two Pinole Valley High Seniors

• Julie Ho and Beckie Phanh are being recognized for their academic efforts.

East Bay Regional Park District Names Officer, Dispatcher of the Year

• The two employees were recognized for their hard work, good attitude and all-around professionalism, district officials said.

Did you miss last week's feature? It was awesome!

• Check Out Steph Curry's Wax Figure; Officer Meets Toddler He Saved; Navy Tug Lost At Sea Found: Saturday Smiles

Photo courtesy Lynn Crawford from Brandon Crawford, Former Pleasanton Resident, Featured in New SF Giants #TBT Ad