Discounts on Fair Tickets; Chief Makes New Friends; Warthog Piglets: Saturday Smiles

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

Alameda County Fair 2016: Ticket Discounts, Freebies

• How and where to find tickets to the fair for the best prices.

Dublin Unified School District Superintendent Retires After 10 Years

• The community says farewell to Dr. Stephen Hanke, who will retire on June 30.

Photo of the Week: Backyard Bloom in Pleasanton

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Oakland Zoo Welcomes 7 Warthog Piglets

• The playful piglets are from two different litters - both with first time mothers.

Air China Introduces San Jose To Shanghai Nonstop Flights

• A major Chinese airline confirmed Thursday that it would be introducing nonstop flights between Shanghai and San Jose later this year.

Photo of the Week: Sunset in Alameda

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Celebrating The End Of Cancer Treatments For A 9-Year-Old Dixon Girl

• A 9-year-old Dixon girl was treated to a very special celebration Monday night as her cancer treatments end.

Mt. Umunhum Preservation Efforts Will Continue

• The preservation of a five-story Cold War-era radar tower atop Mt. Umunhum took another step forward Wednesday.

Sonoma County Launches Instant Online Budget Info

• A new online open budget tool has been launched in Sonoma County to provide instant access to budget information.

Alleged Red Bull Thieves Caught Near Vacaville

• Police on Friday arrested four men and a youth near Vacaville after they allegedly stole carts of Red Bull from Bay Area grocery stores.

See 'Prince,' 'David Bowie,' Jerry Garcia' At SF Zoo's New Wolf Canyon

• The trio are Mexican gray wolves -- the most endangered wolf subspecies.

Pinole Police Chief Makes New Friends

• The library's story time had a very special reader this week.

Oakland Zoo Welcomes 7 Warthog Piglets

• The playful piglets are from two different litters - both with first time mothers.

New Haven Schools Receive Grants

• Elementary, middle and high schools all received funds. The list of recipients is included.

City of Berkeley Jobs Open Right Now

• Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or temporary ...entry level or professional...the City of Berkeley has immediate openings.

City of Newark Has Immediate Job Openings

• There are two part-time positions available as well as full-time jobs.

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

• Sunset Over the Bay; BottleRock Festival Ends With Smiles; New Vice Principals; Saturday Smiles

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