Winning Lottery Ticket; Man Reunited With Mom: Saturday Smiles

Need a break from the bad news? If you are looking for lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet NorCal stories.

Cotati Man Finds Birth Mother Through Genetic Testing

• As the two were getting to know each other through emails and calls, she sent a parcel of birthday cards for all the birthdays she'd missed.

Bay Area Lottery Ticket Worth $42,167

• The lotto ticket was for Wednesday night's drawing. Have you checked your numbers?

Danville Pays Homage To Ben Curry During Candlelight Vigil

• A year after the Danville teenager accidentally drowned, the community gathered together again to honor his life and keep his memory alive.

Santa Clara County Deputy Riding Bike 300 Miles To Honor Comrades

• A Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy's 300-mile bike ride will raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Museum.

Cat-astrophe Averted: Feline Rescued in Castro Valley

• She doesn't appear to be especially grateful for the assistance.

6 Ducklings Rescued In Newark

• The ducklings had fallen into a storm drain.

Heartwarming Tribute To School Crossing Guard

• In Piedmont, it's all about community pride.

Benu, Bar Agricole, El Pipila Win 2019 James Beard Awards

• See what categories earned these San Francisco establishments a prestigious James Beard Award.

Tap House Opens At Boundary Oak Golf Course

• Are you looking for a craft beer and filling grub?

Restaurant Opens Friday At Pacific Commons In Fremont

• Get your forks ready to try something new!

3 Campbell Educators Named Administrators of the Year

• Three Campbell Union School District administrators have earned awards from the Association of California School Administrators.

Los Gatos Man To Appear On Upcoming Season of 'The Bachelorette'

• Matt Donald, 26, a medical device salesman from Los Gatos, will be among the bachelors on the upcoming season of ABC's 'The Bachelorette.'

Dixon High Team Takes 1st Place In State Migrant Education Debate

• "This accomplishment demonstrates the students’ determination, passion and dedication."

Watsonville Police Department Gives Out 250 Bike Helmets To Kids

• The helmets were handed out during a recent pedestrian/bike safety event at Callaghan Park.

SRVUSD 'Teacher Of The Year' Praised By Former Student

• Athena Agustin, a high school health teacher at Dougherty Valley High School, has been named Teacher of the Year.