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Deputy Loves Lemonade; Cat Survivor: Saturday Smiles
Jersey Mike's raises thousands for local charities; police raise money for Special Olympics and other lighter stories from across NorCal.

If you are looking for lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet NorCal stories.
Hit By A Car In NorCal, This Cat Survived All Odds
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA officials are looking for someone to adopt this lovable feline, who they described as a fighter.
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- This young lemonade purveyor, who was open for business Saturday, got a visit from an unexpected customer.
Oakland Elementary Schoolers Get a Taste of UC Berkeley Life
- More than 1,000 students and families from 30 Oakland Unified School District elementary schools visited UC Berkeley on Saturday.
Jersey Mike's Raises Nearly $35K For CA Firefighters' Association
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- The chain's "Month of Giving" in March culminated with a "Day of Giving" at 12 restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Jersey Mike's Raises Nearly $31K For UC Davis Children’s Hospital
- The chain's "Month of Giving" in March culminated with a "Day of Giving" at 11 restaurants in the Sacramento area.
- Organizers said Chipotle donated 33 percent of the proceeds generated between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on March 26.
Novato Family Named Ambassadors For Local March Of Dimes Walk
- The North Bay March for Babies fundraiser, to support healthy moms and infants, will be held May 11 in Santa Rosa.
CoCo County School Districts Name Their 2019 Teachers of the Year
- The school districts in Contra Costa County have submitted their 2019-2010 Teacher of the Year candidates to the county Office of Education.
- The eatery is hiring.
Cold Stone Creamery Returns To Pleasanton
- Those who visit Thursday night will enjoy free face painting and discounted ice cream. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to PPIE.
Donated Surgery Helps Uninsured Napa Man Live Without Pain
- Surgery to remove kidney stones provided at no cost through Operation Access and St. Joseph Health partnership.
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