Pigtails & Crewcuts To Open; Choking Man Saved: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for lighter news for your weekend, check out these stories below.

Man Choking At Chili’s Saved By Off-Duty Pleasanton Officer

• Police Sgt. Marty Billdt said it took about four thrusts to clear the elderly man’s airway and save his life. Would you know what to do?

Sandia/California Employees Donate Coats, Food To Those In Need

• The Sandia Gives campaign helps residents in Tri-Valley.

Kid Friendly Pigtails & Crewcuts To Open In Los Altos

• The salon is expected to open in December near the Trader Joe's on Homestead Road.

Deacon Dave's Annual Christmas Display Open

• We have tips for the best nights to visit to avoid long lines. Do you plan to visit?

Shutterfly Donating Camp Fire Victims Photo Books, Money

• The Redwood City image publishing service will make free photo books for Calif. fire victims and donate $150,000 to Butte County's relief.

Apple Launches Tech Camp For Women To Gain Piece Of The Pie

• The two-week camp starting in January is designed for tech businesses founded and run by women entrepreneurs.

Missing Dog, Owner Rescued Off Trail In Marin County

A man and his missing dog were rescued Sunday night by the Marin County Sheriff's Office's Search and Rescue team.

Two Dozen Kids Receive Bikes From Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's Office

• Big smiles all the way around from 24 kids in three Santa Clara Co. schools when they received new bikes. And no assembly required.

Salesforce CEO, Wife Donate $6.1M To House SF's Former Homeless

• Courtesy of the funding, the Tenderloin's Bristol Hotel was transformed into Single Room Occupancy living for those once on the street.

Generous Gift To SJSU Will Help Build Football Center

• Alumnus John Hopkirk and his wife, Anne Murphy, have proven their fan loyalty with a $2 million gift earmarked for a new sports center.

SFSU Receives $25M Donation For Liberal Arts Program

• The gift from alumni George and Judy Marcus is largest in San Francisco State University's history.

Raiders Send $250K In Donations To Camp Fire Victims

• Players, staff and Raiderettes assembled 300 care packages on their way to Butte County.

SMART Hosts Holiday Express Toy Drive

• Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is kicking off its toy drive this weekend with events planned at the Novato and Petaluma train stations.

County Gets Grant For Proposed Deer Island Restoration Project

• Marin County is looking to restore 50 to 110 acres to natural wetlands around Deer Island, located along Novato Creek.

Rohnert Park Olive Garden GM Receives National Recognition

• It marks the second time Jordan Rands, who started in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher at age 15, has received the exclusive honor.

Generous Gift To SJSU Will Help Build Football Center

• Alumnus John Hopkirk and his wife, Anne Murphy, have proven their fan loyalty with a $2 million gift earmarked for a new sports center.

Photo courtesy Sandia from Sandia/California Employees Donate Coats, Food To Those In Need