Ramen Bar; Students Pack 11,252 Meals; Cleanup: Saturday Smiles

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

SideTrack Bar + Grill: Gourmet Burgers, Craft Beers, Small Plates

• The eatery will also feature salads, sandwiches, and cocktails.

Jinya Ramen Bar Grand Opening In Pleasanton

• The first 50 people to visit the eatery will receive free ramen.

153 Residents Helped Clean Up Dublin’s Creeks

• Those who participated were treated to lunch at Emerald Glen Park.

Pleasanton Students Pack 11,252 Meals For Hungry People

• Lydiksen students and parent volunteers helped with the community service project.

Danville’s Maggie Steffens Leads Team To FINA World Cup Win

• The Danville native was named most Most Valuable Player during the 2018 FINA World Cup.

Watsonville Cops Grow Beards For Good Cause

• The officers may grow their facial hair during the month of September but it is going to cost them.

Community Presbyterian Church Hosts Third Annual ‘Serve Day’

• Volunteers of all ages are needed. Find out how you can help.

Newark SWAT Team Conquers Urban Shield Challenges

• The weekend exercise prepared the team to care for local residents in case of disaster.

Albany Featured In September Sunset Magazine

• Under the headline, "East Bay Chill," Sunset gives an itinerary for an Albany day trip.

Works By Berkeley Artist Chosen For Display

• The sculptures of Kati Casida will be on display in Santa Rosa, at an arts center destroyed by last year's wildfire.

Free Pet Adoptions: Contra Costa Animal Shelters Overloaded

• This week, Sept. 11-14, you can bring home for free your new BFF (like Todd, pictured here) from shelters in Martinez and Pinole.

New Pilates Studio Opens In Petaluma

• Club Pilates on North McDowell Boulevard is hosting a "Pinot & Pilates" event Friday and offering free intro classes all weekend.

Manresa Bakery To Open In Campbell This Fall With All-Day Cafe

• The Los Altos, Los Gatos institution with a 3-star Michelin rating has expanded way beyond bread with an all

day cafe into the happy hour.

Applebee's Tip-A-Cop In Napa Raises $1.3K For Special Olympics

• Officers from Napa, Calistoga and State Hospital police departments served as waiters with tips benefiting the non-profit.

Napa Valley-Opoly Game With Wine Country Sights Now On Board

• Napa joins the list of other California towns. Board game players may travel through famed Wine Country valley without leaving home.

Photo courtesy City of Dublin from 153 Residents Helped Clean Up Dublin’s Creeks