Salt & Straw To Open; Boy Gets Special Bike: Saturday Smiles

Need a break from the bad news? If you are looking for a lighter news story, Patch is here to brighten your day.

Danville Church, Schools Raise $62K For Camp Fire Victims

• “It’s beautiful to see people come together to help those in their time of need.”

Dublin Boy With Rare Disease Gets Special Bike

• The community rallied to collect enough money to buy Gabriel Peninella, 13, a $6,000 bike.

Soft Opening Of Salt & Straw Ice Cream Slated In Palo Alto

• The new Palo Alto scoop shop marks the first Silicon Valley location, joining two in San Francisco and one in Burlingame.

Amalfi Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant To Open In Dublin

• A grand opening celebration will be held this month. Do you love dolmus? This eatery has them on the appetizer menu.

Revolving 'Slate' Public Art Graces City Center Bishop Ranch

• The installment celebrates some of the East Bay’s "boldest voices in art and design."

Camp Fire Critter Victims Rescued By Dublin, Oakland Shelters

• After check-ups and respiratory recovery, these dogs and cats (including a mama and her 3 kittens) will need forever homes. Maybe yours?

Lonely Gibbon Moving From Oakland Zoo

• Nikko's mate passed away in January and he has become increasingly quiet.

2 East Bay Cities On List Of Affordable Places To Visit

• Looking for a road trip during the holidays this month and next? Here's a new list of spots to visit in California.

Thousands To Enjoy Community Thanksgiving Dinner In Oakland

• Free coats will also be given to the under served members of the community.

80 Additional Shelter Beds Available During Severe Weather Events

• There will be food and shelter beds for an additional 80 homeless people in Marin County during a severe weather event this winter.

‘Operation Cranberry Sauce’ Will Feed Hundreds Of Families

• More than 200 volunteers help pack boxes of food each year so hundreds may enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in their own home.

Photo courtesy Sherri Scott Dublin Boy With Rare Disease Gets Special Bike