Stranded Boaters Rescued; Women’s March 2019: Saturday Smiles

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

Hundreds Gather For Tri-Valley Women's March, Rally

• ‘We are the #WomensWave.’

Deputy Had Santa Cruz Co. Motorist’s Back: Photo

• The deputy helped give this driver the push he needed to get back on the road.

Valentine’s Cards Donated In Tri-Valley Will Go To Sick Children

• The sweet cards will be given to hospitalized children who won't be able to attend a Valentine's Day exchange at school.

Coast Guard Rescues Boaters Stranded In Suisun Bay

• Their vessel had run into a shallow channel and was taking on water, Coast Guard officials said.

‘Tri-Valley Food For Furloughed’ Will Help Struggling Families

• The drive will provide free food and resources to federal employees affected by the partial federal government shutdown.

Fremont Police Test Tesla Model S As Patrol Car

• It has been equipped with a light bar, push bumper, and ballistic barriers. The charging station is powered by solar energy.

El Cerrito Names New Assistant City Manager

• Her background includes positions with the cities of Oakland and San Jose.

Union City Robotics Team Advances In Competition

• The middle school students are mentored by a science teacher and students from James Logan High School.

Disability Rights Advocates Honored In Berkeley

• The disability rights movement nationwide was spawned at UC Berkeley.

Berkeley Passes Ambitious Disposable Foodware Ordinance

• "#Berkeley passes the most ambitious groundbreaking policy to reduce throw-away foodware in the nation."

Contra Costa County Humanitarians Of Year Named At MLK Event

• "These honorees exemplify the social justice and community commitment values championed by Dr. King,” said Supervisor John Gioia.

Napa Valley Vintners Kicks Off 75th Year With Warriors' Joe Lacob

• VIDEO: NVV kicked off the first meeting of its 75th anniversary year with Lacob as keynote speaker.

Stanford Medical School Wins 6 Writing Awards

• The school's news office received four golds, one silver and a bronze in the annual Association of American Medical College competition.

Santa Clara County to Honor Activists Who Aid Immigrants

• Two people and an organization will receive Beacon of Light Awards on Friday, officials say.

Photo courtesy courtesy Andrew Shotland from Hundreds Gather For Tri-Valley Women's March, Rally