Impromptu Soccer Game Between Cops, Kids; Boy Wins Medal at U.S. Junior Olympics; Police K-9 Retires: Saturday Smiles

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

Officers Credited With Saving Life of Man Who Collapsed In San Ramon Gym

• Fire officials told police the outcome likely would have been grim for the man had the officers not taken the aggressive actions.

Livermore Wine Trolley Offers Hop On, Hop Off Summer Shuttle

• Visitors with the trolley wristband can score discounts at several local restaurants in Livermore.

51,376 People Attend Alameda County Fair on Fourth of July

• Just how many funnel cakes and corn dogs were consumed this fair season?

New Citizens to Take Oath of Allegiance During Naturalization Ceremony

• The event will be held at the Pleasanton Library.

Photo of the Week: Impromptu Soccer Game Between Livermore Cops, Kids

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

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Includes One from Livermore

• Open Table diners across the country voted for their favorite outdoor restaurants. One is listed are right here in the Tri-Valley.

Foothill High Graduate Gets Hero’s Welcome in Pleasanton

• U.S. Army Sergeant Jessica Sparrow returned to her hometown after multiple deployments overseas.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Belmont Flag at Half-Staff in Memory of Nice Victims

• Belmont police posted the image Friday.

Redwood City Named 'Preserve America' Community

• National recognition by First Lady Michelle Obama celebrates accomplishments in preserving special places.

County of San Mateo Earns 14th Consecutive 'Financial Excellence Award'

• County: Controller’s Popular Report Provides Public Transparent Look at County Finances

Washing Your Dog on the Peninsula Will Help Police K-9s: Here's How

• The annual fundraiser will help provide training and safety equipment like police car heat alarms and K-9 trauma kits.

There's a New Sheriff in Town! Board of Supervisors Names New San Mateo County Sheriff

• The county Board of Supervisors appointed Undersheriff Carlos Bolanos to fill the remaining two years of retiring Sheriff Greg Munks' term.

Celebrate Good Times in Menlo Park This Weekend! Menlo Summerfest, “Hot Fun In The Summertime” runs July 16-17.

• It's the dawn of a new era on the event scene in Menlo Park. #MenloSummerfest

Albany Boy Wins Medal at U.S. Junior Olympics

• The 11-year-old attends Albany Middle School.

Fentons Rolling Back Prices for 122nd Anniversary This Sunday

• Yum! Ice cream sampling, face painting, a parking lot celebration - don't miss out!!

Union City K-9 Retires [Video]

• Marx has pulled his final shift. Watch how his fellow police officers honored him as he walked (on leash) into the sunset.

Photo of the Week: Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

• Peaceful walk with the dog. Patch loves photos! Share your photos to El Cerrito Patch and your work could be featured.

Stephen Curry Wins ESPY for Best Record Breaking Performance

• But he had to watch as LeBron James and the Cavaliers took home coveted awards.

Miracle Play Involving 2 Former Bears Wins ESPY

• Watching the play never gets old -- a successful 61 yard Hail Mary.

Check Out the New Lions at the Oakland Zoo

• The three brothers are about 18 months old. They were transferred here from Seattle.

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Include 3 From Sonoma County

• Open Table diners across the country voted for their favorite outdoor restaurants. Three listed are right here in Sonoma County.

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Include 2 From Napa Valley

• Open Table diners across the country voted for their favorite outdoor restaurants. Two listed are in the Napa Valley.

New Healdsburg Side Road 'Honor Farm' Supports Aspiring Student

• Near Healdsburg, a soon-to-be Chico State student opens an side road 'honor farm' to help pay his expenses. Here's where to find his bounty.

I-80 Improvements Begin In $79 Million Traffic Project

• Caltrans this week will begin phasing in a $79 million traffic improvement system along 17 miles of the Interstate Highway 80.

Welcome To 'Traffic Jam,' ... Err, Tamalpais Valley

• A muddled message greeted motorists entering Highway 1 in Marin last weekend.

Marin's 36th Annual Big Time Festival Set for Saturday

• The traditional Californian trade festival at Kule Loklo is co-sponsored by the Miwok Archaeological Preserve of Marin.

San Rafael Welcomes New Firefighters

• A graduation and swearing-in ceremony was held in late June.

Larkspur, Corte Madera Welcome New Firefighters

• A graduation and swearing-in ceremony was held in late June.

Toyota San Rafael Sunset Criterium to Bring More Cowbell to Marin

• Straus Family Creamery and Whole Foods Market are the official cowbell sponsors of the 18th annual speed cycling, 1-mile running showcase.

Barge Fire Doesn't Quell Marin County Fair Fireworks

• Smoldering fireworks were discovered on a barge in the Civic Center lagoon following one of the fireworks shows.

County to Dredge Novato Creeks to Prevent Flooding

• The work is set to begin July 25, and may involve temporary noisy spurts for residents who live near the work areas.

35 Mill Valley Roads to Get Fresh Pavement: Is Your Street On the List?

• The repaving will take place Aug. 1 through Aug. 10. Here's a list of streets and closure dates.

Affordable Housing in Marin, Mill Valley: Supervisors Seek to Stabilize Communities

• With much of Marin’s workforce unable afford living in the county, the Board of Supervisors has boosted the housing trust by $1 million.

San Rafael Firefighters Teach CPR to 113 Marin Residents

• The training was part of a recent countywide Marin sidewalk CPR event.

Photo courtesy Jake Mcanally from Photo of the Week: Impromptu Soccer Game Between Livermore Cops, Kids