Steph Curry Stars in White House Video; Deputy Helps A Vet; Owlets Survive Fall: Saturday Smiles

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

Owlets Survive Fall From Rafters, Rescued by Animal Control Officer

• This downy duo will get a second shot at spreading their wings.

Pinole Valley High Teacher Nominated for 'All Star Teacher' Award

• Find out how you can vote for nominee Michele Lamons and help her win the $20,000 award.

Livermore High Teacher Honored By Barnes and Noble

• A student nominated Ed Woodworth for the annual ‘My Favorite Teacher’ award.

Firefighters Rescue 7 Ducklings From Storm Drain

• Make way for ducklings in San Leandro! Alameda County firefighters have given the 7 downy birds a shot at sprouting feathers.

Oakland Man Wins Tesla Model S or $50K Cash

• His name was pulled in the San Francisco Dream House Raffle Early Bird Drawing.

San Leandro Plans Big Cinco de Mayo Celebration

• Music, dancers, food and crafts will all be featured.

Piedmont Teen Earns Spot in Traveling Circus

• This kid is talented! He'll be performing as a juggler, but also enjoys filmmaking and debate while maintaining an 'A' average at school.

3 UC Berkeley Graduates Win 2016 Pulitzer Prizes

• Two of the prizes were for journalism while the other for fiction. One writer had high praise for the university.

Coming to Theaters Near You: 'Elvis and Nixon,' 'Green Room,' 'The Hunstman: Winter's War,' and More

• WATCH THE TRAILERS: Your guide to movies with a theatrical release on April 22, 2016.

Alameda County Fair 2016: Concert Lineup; Ticket Discounts; 4th of July Bash

• Your favorites are back--from fair food to the Fireworks Spectacular--plus new attractions including Clydesdales, Chinese Acrobats and more.

Bubbles of Fun Run Registration Underway

• Fun, exercise and plenty of bubbles will be featured at the event on May 7. Proceeds help local schools. (Links for registration included)

Fremont Senior Center Planning Trips

• Get out of town, out of state or even out of the country with the Fremont Senior Center. Take a look at a list of the fun trips planned.

Steph Curry Stars in White House Video With President Obama: WATCH

• Is there anything that Curry can't do? Watch this funny video with our NBA MVP and POTUS. #dubnation

FREE: No Entrance Fees at National Parks Through Sunday

• It's National Park Week and the Parks Service is giving us a gift - free entry. Take a look at the list of California sites.

SJSU Professor's Estate Gifts School $4.8 Million

• The estate of a late San Jose State University professor has gifted the school nearly $5 million, university officials said Tuesday.

Inaugural JetSuite Flight To Burbank From Buchanan Field Feted

• An inaugural flight taking riders from Contra Costa County to Southern California was celebrated Tuesday morning at Buchanan Field Airport.

Hi-Five Makes This Officer's Day in Santa Cruz: Image

• We just had to share it. Seems Norman Rockwell-ish. A Santa Cruz Police Officer leans out from his motorcycle and shares a hi-five.

Sheriff's Deputy Helps A Vet Who Needed A Hand

• When a Santa Cruz County Deputy came across a man who seemed lost while sitting on a bench near Watsonville, a helping hand was offered.

Images: Petaluma Footrace Brings Smiles On A Sunny Day

• Over 800 runners in the Petaluma Footrace found perfect conditions Sunday while venturing through the Alman Marsh and Shollenberger Park.

It's Official: 100 Days Until Gilroy Garlic Festival!

• Only 100 days remain until the 38th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival opens at the end of July.

Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

• Learn about how to save water and transform your landscape

Ukulele Festival of Northern California, Sunday, April 24, at Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward

• The longest running Ukulele Festival on the Mainland!

Kids Bike Fremont's Primavera

• I especially admired the two 6-year olds that biked 25 miles unassisted. We adults have no excuse next year. Get out and bike the Primavera!

YMCA of the East Bay Aims to Bring Out the Wow! Factor in Local Kids During 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day(R)

• Free Activities, Open to the Public, on April 30 encourage kids to stay active and learn all summer long

Celebrate Mother's Day this year on the Napa Valley Wine Train on May 8, 2016!

• Choose from any of the Wine Train’s experiences for a memorable day.

Creative Clarity Worksop May 12

• Upcoming event for women who want to gain clarity, inspiration and action from a creative goal-setting workshop in Alameda, CA.

New Superintendent of Pleasanton Schools Appointed by School Board

• Rick Rubino joins the district on July 1 after serving as Gridley USD Superintendent for last four years.

Quarry Lane Robotics Team Headed to the World Championship

• The Quarry Lane Robotics Team is off to the 2016 VEX World Robotics Championship

Meet the New Amador Valley High School Principal

• Michael Williams will serve as principal beginning July 1 after two years as vice principal at Amador Valley.

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Turns 60!

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival extends the application deadline to April 22.

County Reports Progress on Flood Project Near Corte Madera Creek

• “We have many goals with this project... mainly lowering flood risks, reducing property damage from flooding, and improving fish passage."

California's 25 Best High Schools: U.S. News Rankings 2016

• Where does your school rank in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report list released this week?

New Air District Rules Aim to Reduce Refinery Emissions in Bay Area

• A goal of air district officials is to reduce emissions from the five Bay Area refineries by 20 percent by 2020.

URGENT: 17 Bottle-Fed Kittens Need Foster Homes

• Tri-Valley Animal Rescue‎ received 17 kittens at their shelter Thursday and could use some help

Watch Your Step at Oak Hill Park

• No, it's not an Easter egg hunt, so be sure not to disturb the nest.

CalTrans Oops Leaves Locals Laughing From Typo on Eastbound I-80

• The City of Vacaville PIO called CalTrans out in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

Eat Around the World All in El Cerrito

• The top eight El Cerrito restaurants, according to Yelp, come from eight different ethnic styles. Where will you be eating this weekend?

Did you miss last week's feature? It was awesome!

• Steph Curry Breaks 3-Pointer Record; Worker Still Going Strong at 90; Stamp Prices Drop: Saturday Smiles

-Image via Santa Cruz Police Department from Hi-Five Makes This Officer's Day in Santa Cruz: Image