SideTrack Grill & Lazy Dog Open; Cop Saves Baby: Saturday Smiles

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

City Center Bishop Ranch In San Ramon Welcomes Visitors

• San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson lauded the opening of the first phase of City Center Bishop Ranch.

SideTrack Bar + Grill Open In Pleasanton

• The new eatery offers gourmet burgers, small plates, and craft beers.

Petaluma Police Detective Named Region's Top Narcotics Officer

• The regional honor puts Detective Mike Page in state-wide competition for California Narcotics Officers Association's officer of the year.

Sonoma County Awards $3.6M In Grants For Park, Trail Projects

• Projects in Healdsburg, Petaluma and Santa Rosa are among those allotted funding.

‘No Shave November’ Will Benefit ‘Shop With A Cop’ Program

• Officers will be taking part in 'No Shave November' to benefit Livermore kids at Christmas.

Life-Saving CPR Performed On Newborn By Police Officer

• “I am proud of the work my officers do every day, this is just one example of the extraordinary work that is done."

Ohlone College Receives $500,000 Donation

• The Fremont Bank Foundation gift will be used on the new Academic Core Buildings.

Fish Skin Used To Treat Injured Birds In Walnut Creek

• A veterinarian from the Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital uses tilapia skin to treat raptors.

Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues Kite Surfer Off Pinole (Video)

• Help was when a witness saw the kite surfer in San Pablo Bay unable to make it back to shore.

A's Skipper Named AL Manager of the Year

• This is the third nod by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

William Imboden Sworn In As Hercules Police Chief

• Imboden began his law enforcement career in Hercules, and left for the North Bay until he was selected for this position.

Free Ultra-Fast Public Wi-Fi Available At Marina Park

• Other parks and plazas will soon follow.

Giants Hold 14th Annual Junior Giants Willie Mac Award Luncheon

• More than 100 players, coaches and parents were honored on Sunday.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Opens In Newark

• Hearty food, draft beers and craft cocktails are waiting to be tried.

Washington Hospital Opens New Critical Care Pavilion

• The $340 million facility has 68 private/medical surgical rooms and 116 beds.

Marin County Parks Announces Settlement On Trail Project

• Marin County Parks is enhancing fire roads and trails throughout its system of Open Space District.

Point Reyes Ranches Listed On Registry Of Historic Places

• The areas of the Point Reyes Peninsula and Olema Valley dairy ranches have been designated as national historic districts.

Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2018: Guide To SF Bay Area

• Choose from the many runs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and more pumpkin pie for you!

Crab Feeds 2018-19: SF Bay Area Guide To All-You-Can-Eat Feasts

• Time to get crackin' and save your seats at these popular, annual fundraisers throughout the San Francisco region.

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