Safest City In CA In NorCal; Dogtoberfest: Saturday Smiles

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

Danville The Safest City In CA: Report

• SafeWise compiled the list by analyzing the most recent 2016 FBI crime statistics and census population data.

Dogs Invited To Livermore Dogtoberfest 2018

• Dogs and their humans will enjoy demos and fun giveaways.

Coast Guard Rescues Man From Fishing Boat Off Golden Gate (Video)

• A Coast Guard boat had already responded with Marin County firefighters when the decision was made to air evacuate.

70 Students Registered To Vote During Foothill High's Falcon Fest

• The event was organized by a student group responsible for organizing the school’s walkout in March.

Live On This Alameda Houseboat With A Tom Hanks Connection

• A former resident is Amos Hanks, father of acting superstar Tom Hanks, who spent time here with his dad.

Only CA City On List Of The Hottest ZIP Codes In America For 2018

• Realtor.com has compiled the list "where homes are flying off the market and listing views get constant clicks."

2018 Nobel Prize For Medicine: Former UC Berkeley Researcher

• "I don't know if I could have accomplished this work anywhere else than Berkeley."

Another Nobel Prize To UC Berkeley-Connected Scientist

• Frances Arnold was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Napa Co. Hispanic Network Awards 40 Scholarships

• The scholarships were officially handed out at the recent gala, which raised funds for next year's student recipients.

Bites & Brews Attendees Choose Fave Brewers & Boardwalk Food

• And if you missed the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk event, don't worry. Plans are underway for next year!

San Jose Grassroots Organizer Receives Fellowship Funding

• Raj Jayadev's hard work is paying off with fellowship funding this week awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Photo courtesy Livermore Area Recreation and Park District from East Bay Dogs Invited To Livermore Dogtoberfest 2018