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Check Out Steph Curry's Wax Figure; Officer Meets Toddler He Saved; Navy Tug Lost At Sea Found: Saturday Smiles
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.
Steph Curry Meets His Wax Figure at Unveiling
- The museum crew wanted to add a local sports hero to their collection and it was not a hard decision to select Curry.
Meet Livermore Police Department's Newest Officers
- “I've always liked what police officers represent,” said rookie Andrew Walker.
Nearly a Century Later, Navy Tug Lost At Sea is Found Near San Francisco
- The search for the Conestoga was the largest sea and air search ever conducted until the search for Amelia Earhart, officials say.
Wayward Sea Lion Found in Fremont Yard
- The California sea lion found trying to cross Osgood Road was miles away from the Bay.
California Eateries Dominate 100 'Hottest Restaurants in America' List
- Have you dined at any of them?
Mountain View Officer Meets Toddler He Saved With CPR
- A Mountain View police officer got the chance on Monday to visit with a toddler he helped save last week.
Palo Alto Fire Chief Earns State's Top Achievement
- Palo Alto Fire Chief Eric Nickel earns the state’s top achievement award, as he becomes the 31st Certified Fire Chief in California.
Richmond Police Welcome Veteran Officer as Police Chief
- Neighboring departments send their congratulations.
UCD Professor Awarded for Research Development of Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen and Motrin
- UCD Professor first recipient of the prestigious John C. McGiff Memorial Award for his pioneering contributions to eicosanoid research.
Marin County's Unemployment Rate is Among Lowest in Region: EDD
- The local unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in February, according to preliminary figures.
Calif. Crab Crisis: Most Dungeness Crabs Now Safe to Eat, Some Fishery Closures Lifted
- An estimated $48 million in losses has hit the local crab industry as of last month, according to state officials.
U.S. Census: Bay Area Grew By 60,000 People Last Year
- The U.S. Census released new data today that proves why BART also had a record breaking year.
Lotus Cuisine of India Focuses on Healthy Eating
- Restaurateur Pal Sroa offers a wide selection of gluten-free, organic selections.
Meek Estate's Egg-ceptional Hunt
- Locals got to do some egg hunting, and face painting, and sticker sticking, and..... it was a lot of fun stuff.
Friendship, fun and martial arts
- Meet the martial arts Kuk Sool Crew, dedicated enough to train in the rain.
Did you miss last week's feature? It was awesome!
Photo credit Bay City News
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