Fieldwork Brewing To Open; Hero Cat; Snow: Saturday Smiles

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

Fieldwork Brewing To Open In San Ramon

• The new craft brewery will not offer dining but will be located near restaurants in the City Center Bishop Ranch development.

10 Beautiful Reader Images Of The Tri-Valley Snow

The next storm is likely to bring high winds and moderate rain, according to the weather service. Will we see more Tri-Valley snow?

Rohnert Park Fire Victim Credits Cat For Saving Life

• A resident of Jubilee Court whose home was almost completely lost to fire last week tells Patch her cat woke her up, saving her life.

Livermore Civic Center Meeting Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony

• The council chambers in the new meeting hall will be named in honor of former Mayor John Shirley.

2K Hungry Children To Get Meals Thanks To Pleasanton Business

• Dimension Data employees gave their time as part of the company’s global Heads, Hearts and Hands initiative to give back to the community.

East Bay Man Wins $2M On Scratchers Ticket: CA Lottery

• The Contra Costa County man spent $20 and won $2 million.

Union City 5th Grader Qualifies for Regional Spelling Bee

• The Pioneer Elementary School student is one of 50 competitors chosen.

Compassion in Action with the Volunteers from Tzu Chi

• Volunteers from the Tzu Chi Foundation bring compassionate relief in times of disaster including helping survivors of the Santa Rosa fires.

Time to Party At The Coliseum

• The Oakland A's are building a party deck at the Coliseum for this season, called "The Treehouse." Bars, TVs and more will be featured.

Disney Donates $1 Million For STEM Center in Oakland, Elsewhere

• The donation follows the success of the film "Black Panther."

Novato Resident Reappointed To Sonoma-Marin Fair Board

• Lois Moore, 71, has served on the board since 2014.

Photo of snow courtesy Lori Dempsey