Mama Bear, Cubs Take a Dip in Lake; Clint Eastwood Visits Firefighters; Kaiser Awards Grants: Saturday Smiles

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

Bear Family Beach Day: Mama Bear, Cubs Take a Dip in Calif. Lake

• Three bears were spotted this week cooling off in the waters of Lake Tahoe. Watch the incredible video here.

Livermore Eatery Voted ‘Best East Bay BBQ Restaurant’

• Diablo Magazine released its annual list of winners and one Livermore restaurant smoked the competition.

Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 14's Headed to Babe Ruth World Series

• The team is comprised of players from Pleasanton, Danville and San Ramon.

Kaiser Permanente Awards $711,000 in Grants to Southern Alameda County Community Organizations

• Kaiser Permanante funds programs for improved access to mental health services, healthy food, and safe environments.

Photo of the Week: Walnut Creek Photographer’s Stunning Sunset Shot

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Photo of the Week: Lafayette Lighthouse

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Millbrae Police, Community Meeting Addresses Neighborhood Burglaries

• More than 120 residents showed up to the event.

24 'Most Scenic' Restaurants in California, According To New OpenTable List

• The online restaurant reservation site has named the nation's top 100 most scenic eateries, and nearly one-quarter of them are in California

Clint Eastwood Visits Firefighters Battling Soberanes Fire

• Clint Eastwood made their day! The Carmel resident and former mayor visited firefighters protecting the town and outlying communities.

San Leandro Police Lieutenant Receives National Honor

• Lt. Randy Brandt was chosen for his work with the George Mark Children’s House, a pediatric palliative care center in San Leandro.

UC Berkeley to Offer Hybrid Program Combining Engineering, Business

• Students will earn two degrees in four years, giving engineers the business savvy to turn their ideas into successful companies.

Travelzoo Offering Deal on Wente Vineyards Concert

• Love a deal? How about 40 percent off! You even get to pick your seats

Sports Jobs: UC Berkeley Has Immediate Openings

• Looking for a career in sports? Cal has openings from coaching to analyst to internships. Here are your links for more info and to apply

Lafayette Bakery Voted ‘Best East Bay Dessert’

• Diablo Magazine released its annual list of winners and one Livermore restaurant was sweeter than the competition.

Fremont’s Aqua Adventure Waterpark Open Daily Through Labor Day

• Are your kids bored? Here's the perfect way to burn off energy and cool off on a hot day!

SoulCycle to Open in Walnut Creek This Month

• This is the first East Bay location for SoulCycle.

Wow! House: A Contemporary, Designer Remodeled Eichler With Pool for $1.65M

• Built in 1964, this San Rafael home has been remodeled inside and is a rare find for sure.

Walnut Creek Eatery Voted ‘Best East Bay New Restaurant’

• Diablo Magazine released its annual list of winners and one Walnut Creek restaurant proved to be an upstart favorite.

Marin Libraries Unveil New Interactive Online Catalog

• "Imagine if Goodreads and Amazon had a baby. That’s BiblioCommons."

Winners of Mill Valley Outdoor Artwork Contest Announced

• "The concept evokes the enthusiasm of our many local bicyclists, young and old," according to the Mill Valley Arts Commission.

Unique Ace Hardware Store Opens in Downtown San Rafael

• "We are happy to be here and have received an overwhelming positive response from the neighborhood," said David Harrison, store manager.

Nostalgia Days Ready To Roar Into Downtown Novato

• This year's show will be a tribute to the late George Barris, remembered for creating custom cars for films and TV such as the Batmobile.

Marin Man, Former Japanese Internee, Honored as Dodgers Military Hero of the Game

• The decorated 91-year-old US military veteran and native Californian served in two wars after his rescue from the Manzanar Internment Camp.

Did you miss last week's Saturday Smiles?

• Restaurateur Voted ‘Best Chef’; Pig Auction Nets $150,281 for Boy Battling Leukemia; Hikers Rescued: Saturday Smiles

Photo courtesy Heartland Fire & Rescue Facebook from Clint Eastwood Visits Firefighters Battling Soberanes Fire