"Sully" Sullenberger Movie Opens Soon; Baby Horse Rescued; Fifth Grader Donates Tresses: Saturday Smiles

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

Tom Hanks to Play Danville's Captain "Sully" Sullenberger in Movie

• The movie about retired pilot Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger, III will be released in September.

Hawaii Wins Little League Intermediate World Series Championship

• The games wrapped up Sunday with a 5-1 win in Livermore.

Livermore Fifth Grader Donates Tresses To Sick Children

• The Jackson Elementary student has had only two haircuts in her 10 years of life -- both times to help others.

Vandalized Livermore War Memorial Will Soon Be Repaired

• “What happened to that memorial is atrocious,” said Shawn Wilson, Supervisor Scott Haggerty's chief of staff.

Las Positas Golf Course Director to Play 100 Holes on Aug. 30 to Raise Funds for PGA HOPE, a Golf Program for Veterans

• Jeff DeBenedetti, Dir. of Golf at Las Positas Golf Course in Livermore will play 100 holes of golf on Aug. 30 to raise money for PGA HOPE.

Building Life Skills, These Silicon Valley Teens Spent Their Summer Working for Area Nonprofits

• "I learned that in order to become as impactful as possible in your community, it’s important to work as a collaborative team."

LIST: Six Peninsula Schools Named Among Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools For 2016

• The list, released today, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country for 2016. Six are on the Peninsula.

New Bus Routes Added to Accommodate San Mateo County Students

SamTrans officials announced this week new bus routes for the Peninsula.

How To Become A Beekeeper: UC Davis Sets 2 Short Courses

• The classes are one day each, and space is limited to 25 registrants. Reserve your spot!

Napa Valley Community Rallies to Save Lives From Prostate Cancer

• Third Annual Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Event Comes To Napa During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Do You Know What Today Is? It's National S'More Day!

• Have s'more fun with these three recipes. (One involves Oreos, another adds marshmallow vodka -- YUM!) No campfire needed!

Blakesley Chappellet Appointed Inaugural V Foundation Wine Celebration Vintner Ambassador

• Inaugural V Foundation Wine Celebration Vintner Ambassador Appointed

Sonoma County School Named To Newsweek’s 2016 Top Public High Schools List

• The list, released today, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country.

3rd Annual "Classic Car Show for a Cure" on Saturday September 24th in Petaluma

• Classic Car Show for a Cure in support of the Alzheimer's Association onSaturday Sept. 24th

The Helen Putnam Park Challenge Grant Campaign is underway.

• The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation has recently announced that it has finalized an agreement with an anonymous donor for $50,000.

Master Pickling, Japanese BBQ and Sourdough: Workshops Coming Up At Healdsburg SHED

• A film and a food-lovers' book group event are also on tap this August.

Photo Of The Week: Bright and Beautiful Benicia

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Benicia Patch, and your work could be featured.

Sport Clips Haircuts Collecting School Supplies for Mt. Diablo Unified

• Locally owned business doing its part to help out community during back to school

Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Makes Newsweek’s 2016 Top Public High Schools List

• The list, released today, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country.

Need A Job? Dick's Sporting Goods Is Hiring For New Store In Nearby Morgan Hill

• The locale is set to open in September on Cochrane Road. Full- and part-time workers needed.

LIST: 8 Santa Clara Co. Schools Named Among Newsweek’s 2016 Top Public High Schools

• The list, released today, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country.

Who's The Lucky Duck? $500K Winning -- But Unclaimed -- Lotto Ticket Sold At Area Liquor Store

• A ticket was sold at Union Avenue Liquors that matched the winning numbers. Congrats, whoever you are!

Unique Cooking Competition To Help Fight Hunger In The Community

• Annual fundraiser benefits West Valley Community Services. Tickets on sale now for Sept. 16 event.

Stanford Junior Wins Silver Medal In Fencing At Rio Olympics

• Alexander Massialas, 22, a Bay Area native, has fenced since he was 7 years old.

Adorable Baby Horse Rescued in California, Rides in Backseat [Photos]

• The foal is so small it rode in the back seat, cradled next to a volunteer, to a local ranch after its rescue.

Buster Posey's Lamorinda Home

• It's been a rough road trip for the San Francisco Giants. 3-time World Series champ Buster Posey will be happy to return home to Lafayette.

She's Back! Walnut Creek Police Dog Back on Duty After Stabbing

• Sheyna was stabbed several times by a suspect.

Cal Swimmers Continue Dominance at Rio Olympics

• The 2016 Olympics have been golden (and silver and bronze) for the Bears, with two more medals added Wednesday

Cal Swimmers Win 2 More Medals at Rio Olympics

• The Golden Bears have earned more gold and silver, and this pair will be swimming for Cal for years to come.

Former Cal Swimmer Wins Two Medals at Rio Olympics

• Dana Vollmer is inspiring women by returning to her sport after becoming a mother. See her hashtag #mommaonamission.

Incoming Cal Swimmer Wins Silver Medal at Rio Olympics

• Abbey Weitzeil medal medaled at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 400-meter freestyle relay team.

Cal Alum Wins Olympic Gold in Swimming

• The 35-year-old Anthony Ervin is the oldest American to qualify for an individual Olympic swimming event since 1904.

Alameda Police Donut Dash a Yummy Success [Photos]

• From pint-sized caped crusaders to harried commuters, everyone enjoyed free donuts with APD's smiling officers.

Oops! Pay Attention to Road Signs: El Cerrito Photo of the Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Albany Police Department Thanks Community [Photos]

• National Night Out, held on Aug. 2, was a huge success in Albany. Check out the photos and share with friends and family that you spot!

Contemplating Life: San Leandro Photo of the Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Congressman Helps Secure $3M Grant for SMART Train System

• The funding is from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration.

Inclusive Access Plan Adopted for Marin County Trail System

• The goal of the plan is to improve access to open space preserves for those of all abilities.

Novato Toyota Celebrates 50th Anniversary

• The Lakritz family has kept the business local and many employees have remained with Novato Toyota for decades.

Marin's Redwood High Among Top Public High Schools in U.S.: Newsweek

• The list of "America's Best High Schools," released Thursday by Newsweek, includes the Larkspur school.

Is This Your Bicycle? Novato Police Recover 5 Bikes, Several Frames

• The Novato Police Department has posted photos of the recovered items.

Did you miss last week's Saturday Smiles?

• Mama Bear, Cubs Take a Dip in Lake; Clint Eastwood Visits Firefighters; Kaiser Awards Grants: Saturday Smiles

Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire from Adorable Baby Horse Rescued in California, Rides in Backseat