Winning Lottery Ticket; Girls' Fire Camp: Saturday Smiles

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

$2 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold In CA As Jackpot Hits $868M

• The winner is reportedly a Safeway employee, who bought the winning ticket at the store.

Camp Held For Girls Who Want To Be Firefighters

• The two-day camp included hands-on use of firefighting tools.

‘Party For The Pooches’ Raises $41,000 For Valley Humane Society

• The shelter relies on donations and does not receive government funds or tax dollars.

High School Students Launch ‘I Love Dublin’ Facebook Page

• Students say the page was created for residents to share the things they love about Dublin.

Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation Hosts Bocce Tourney

• The fundraiser will benefit fallen police, fire, EMS workers and burn victims, as well as local Tri-Valley charities.

Peninsula Humane Society Rescues Great Horned Owl Tangled in Kite

• The adult bird was rescued after she became entangled in abandoned kite string in Woodside.

Deputy Rescues Owl Struck By Car In Marin County

• The owl was taken to WildCare in San Rafael.

Marine Mammal Center Responding To Outbreak In Sea Lions

• The Sausalito-based center is facing the second largest outbreak of leptospirosis in California sea lions in its recorded history.

Freaky ‘Frightmare Home Haunt’ Donations Benefit Food Bank

The haunted attraction is free to visit but donations of canned food are encouraged.

Dublin Applebee's Helps Raise Money For Childhood Cancer Charity

• The money is going to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to fight pediatric cancer.

$26.2M Brain Research Grant Awarded To UCSF Led Group

• They are seeking treatments for traumatic brain injury.

Geology-Major Recruitment Grant Given To Solano Community College

• The aim is to recruit low-income students to that sector of science. The 5-year grant is through UC Davis & National Science Foundation.

iSlice Brings NYC-Style Pizza To Concord

• You'll think you're in the Big Apple when you order from this new pizzeria on Grant Street!

Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire Department Camp Held For Girls Who Want To Be Firefighters