Cops Give $6K To Cancer Survivors; Ocean Rescue: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet NorCal stories.

New Restaurants Open In Pacific Pearl Shopping Center

• The Asian-themed shopping center celebrated its grand opening in July of 2018. Have you tried any of these new eateries?

Missing Livermore Dog Found After Days On The Lam

• Rescuers said the pup was still wearing his adorable Christmas sweater when he was found, which likely saved his life.

Dublin Police Donate $6,683 To HERS Breast Cancer Foundation

• The funds raised from ‘Pink Patch Project’ were given to the Pleasanton/ Fremont non-profit organization, which supports local survivors.

Food Drive Underway To Help Coast Guard Families

• Active duty Coast Guard members are working without pay during the partial government shutdown and money is tight for some families.

Marin Students Rescue Swimmers In Distress Off Rodeo Beach

• All four high school students are surfers, water polo players and members of the Stinson Beach Junior Lifeguard Program.

‘Hamilton’ In San Francisco: Dates, Tickets To Hottest Show In US

• The reviews are in. “Hamilton” is the hottest ticket in America and the hype is real. Here’s how you can watch.

Youth Job Fairs For Parks District Planned

• The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest employer of youth in the East Bay, hiring over 400 youth each year.

East Bay Woman Contestant On 'The Price Is Right'

• You can catch the show this Friday, or set it to record.

5 Best Peninsula Hikes To Get You Out In 2019

• Wanna getaway from the crowded Bay Area without chancing the national park? POST has unveiled 5 of their best hikes sure to help you escape.

New CHP Commander Named For Santa Rosa Area

• The 20-year Sonoma County resident has just transferred from the San Francisco CHP Area to Santa Rosa.

Historic Napa Courthouse Damaged In 2014 Earthquake Reopens

• The 18,000-square-foot building that dates back to 1878 has been unoccupied since the 6.1-magnitude earthquake.

Music Lineup Announced For 2019 BottleRock Napa Valley Festival

• Three-day passes start at $359 and went on sale Tuesday, Jan. 8. (Patch readers can get 10-percent off ticket purchase!)

Cotati Police Officer Takes On New Role Aboard Harley Davidson

• The officer is set to begin specialized training for his new role of motor officer for the Cotati Police Department.

Photo courtesy US Coast Guard, Photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi from Food Drive Underway To Help Coast Guard Families