Curry is NBA MVP; Rodeo Queen; Bus Driver Who Found Missing Autistic Boy to Be Honored: Saturday Smiles

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

Meet The 2016 Miss Livermore Rodeo Queen

• Michelle Hewitt, 19, will represent her city at the “World’s Fastest Livermore Rodeo” on June 11 and 12.

Unanimous: Steph Curry is NBA MVP

• Curry becomes the first player ever to receive all 130 first-place votes in MVP voting.

Photo of the Week: Cheerful Poppies in Dublin

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Dublin Patch, and your work could be featured.

Fallon Students Receive Community Service Award

• Middle school student Sasha Mittal discusses the achievement with Tinni Mukherjee and Matthew Kang.

Tri-Valley Celebrates Bike to Work Day

• More than 580 Tri-Valley cyclists participated in the annual event.

More Than 1,000 Unwanted Dogs from Hawaii Find Forever Homes in California

• The Aloha Escort Shelter Pet Transfer program allows California air travelers returning from vacation to bring back more than just memories.

Photo of the Week: A Different View of I-580

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Livermore Patch, and your work could be featured.

Bus Driver Who Found Missing Piedmont Autistic Boy to Be Honored

• The boy had traveled several miles on his scooter. The driver spotted him near Lake Merritt.

UC Pledges Support for Undocumented Students

• $8.4 million per year through the 2018-19 academic year is earmarked for undocumented student support at its campuses.

Gas Prices Expected to Remain Steady Leading Into Summer

• Lower gas prices are fueling increased demand. This summer could set a record for consumption.

Nonstop Flights Oakland to London: $299

• Norwegian Air is offering the flights to Gatwick Airport. The $299 includes taxes!

Firefighter Helmet Cam Gives Rare First Hand View

• Pinole firefighters shared video footage from a structure fire in Rodeo last month.

Entrepreneurial Danville Teen Markets T-shirts, Decals, Stickers Worldwide

• Casey Rickey has founded three successful Danville graphics businesses, check out his story.

Pinole Police Pedal for Funds in Support of Special Olympics

• 15 Pinole police officers will join in on a scenic bicycle ride across two bay area bridges, you can join in also!

Movie Reviews, Trailers: 'Money Monster,' 'The Darkness,' 'The Lobster,' and More

• WATCH THE TRAILERS: Your guide to movies with a theatrical release on May 13, 2016.

Did you miss last week's Saturday Smiles feature?

• Retired Firefighter Saves Mom's Life; Possum Momma; 6,500 Girl Scouts Cross Golden Gate: Saturday Smiles

(-image of a sunset at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay courtesy Darris. B. Nelson)