Tahoe Blue Vodka; Tip-A-Cop Raises $1.7K: Saturday Smiles

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

New 'Puesto' Eatery Hosts Free, Grand-Opening Fiesta In East Bay

• Try award-winning, Mexican-style tacos and margaritas from the restaurant that earns raves in SoCal. Concord is the second Bay Area locale.

Tahoe Blue Vodka Founder Hoping For More Green

• The unflavored vodka distilled in Mountain View bases its award-winning liquor on bottling the pristine water of Lake Tahoe.

Petaluma Tip-A-Cop Raises $1.7K For Special Olympics

• Local officers and the chief of police served as "celebrity waiters" at the Applebee's event.

Mountain Lion Rescued In Pleasanton Released In Sunol

• The 'Pleasanton puma' was relocated to the Sunol Regional Wilderness area.

‘Everyone Is Welcome Here’ Signs Popping Up In San Ramon Valley

• The signs signify that the school district strives for a ‘diverse, welcoming and truly inclusive community.’

Pets And Vets Graduates 19 Rescue Dogs

• The service dogs help with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety and depression.

350 Students To Participate In Model UN Conference In East Bay

• Teens will tackle and negotiate such global issues as universal health coverage, drone use, migrants and climate during the annual event .

"The Catch" Statue Unveiled At Levi's Stadium

• The historic moment is on display at Levi's Stadium for all fans to reflect back on one of the 49ers best players. He has since died.

New Red Cross State-Of-Art Emergency Vehicle Stands Ready

• Community donations funded the new-and-improved van -- a godsend for victims during disasters in Napa and Sonoma counties.

Highland Hospital Earns Recognition For Childbirth

• Highland Hospital has made the state's C-Section Honor Roll for three consecutive years.

Image courtesy of Tahoe Blue Vodka from Tahoe Blue Vodka Founder Hoping For More Green