Saturday Smiles: Warriors Go To Washington; Man At Gym Resuscitated; Powerball Prize Claimed

By AUTUMN JOHNSON (Patch Staff)

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to help by sharing a few of our favorite happy stories and fun photos.

Union City Woman Claims $1.4 Million Powerball Prize

• She matched all numbers except the Powerball. If she had matched it, her jackpot would have been astronomical!

The Golden State Warriors Go To Washington!

• President Obama greeted the “Dub Nation” team at the White House and celebrated the championship.

Off-Duty Fire Personnel Resuscitate Man At Gym

• The pair immediately performed CPR on the man while the gym’s staff grabbed a defibrillator, according to fire officials.

Fancy Play: 49ers Do Double U-Turn on Girl Scout Sleepover at Levi’s Stadium

• Excited local girl scouts were trying to earn a sleepover at Levi’s, but the 49ers changed their minds. And then, another reversal.

Animal Shelter Reduces Adoption Fees All Month Long

• The adoption fees for all animals at the Easy Bay shelter is just $14.

Alameda County Reading Association Awards Mini-Grants to Three New Haven Teachers

• The Alameda County Reading Association is pleased to award three mini-grants for the 2015-­‐16 school year to NHUSD teachers.

Stoneridge Shopping Center Partners with Princess Project

• The Princess Project is partnering with Stoneridge Shopping Center this February to collect new or lightly used gowns and accessories.

Pleasanton Police Department Welcomes New Officer

• Officer Barcelo comes to the Pleasanton Police Department as a lateral transfer from Merced County.

Granada High Receives International Baccalaureate Authorization

• The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District now offers three IB programmes.

Photo of the Week: Stunning Salmon Sunset

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

Livermore School District Hosts Spelling Bees

• Six students qualified for the county competition on March 12.

Olympian Effort by Madera Student in School Spelling Bee

• A well-deserved congratulations to all of this year’s Bee participants for a job well done.

Coming to Theaters Near You: ‘Hail, Caesar!’ ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,’ ‘The Choice,’ and More

• WATCH THE TRAILERS: Your guide to movies with a theatrical release on Feb 5, 2016.

New Leaf Markets Donate 2 Tons of ‘Smart Chicken’ Poultry, $14K To Second Harvest Food Bank In Santa Cruz County

• Good news all around!

Are You Holding The Lucky Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth $533K?

• The ticket was purchased at a liquor store on Mathilda Avenue.

Congrats To Environmental Volunteers Named To Super Bowl 50 Fund

• The Santa Clara Co.-based eco-science program is recipient of $200K Game Changer grant by Super Bowl 50 Host Committee to fund field trips.

Lady Gaga to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl 50

• The singer will perform the “Star Spangled Banner” before the big game Sunday.

Silicon Valley Tech Pioneer Revealed As $12 Million Donor To University

• Intel co-founder Robert Noyce and Noyce Foundation aim to boost STEM-field studies for girls and minorities at USD.

Palo Alto Schools Sweep Top 11 Spots in California Rankings - Niche

• Niche has released its list of 2016 Best Elementary Schools in California. The top 11 spots are all PAUSD.

Congrats To Lindsay Wildlife Named One Of Super Bowl 50’s ‘Go Places’

• The local Wildlife Rehabilitation and Nature Education Center will host donor-supported field trips.

Earthquake Warning System On White House Summit Agenda

• Science-meets-technology “ShakeAlert” would be oh-so-welcome in California!

Super Bowl 50 Commercials: Sneak Peek At Sunday’s Ads

• Galloping wiener dogs, Doritos ultrasound, “Super Bowl babies” and more.

Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Operation School Bell Partners with Shell Martinez Refinery at K Mart

• When community-minded organizations jointly help children succeed, everyone wins!

Meritage Resort Announces Wineries, Menus For Annual ‘Masters and Makers’

• The weekend event -- Feb. 12-14 -- showcases Sonoma and Napa Valley wines and food. Tickets on sale!

Sonoma County Has $638K Powerball Winner!

• The lucky duck purchased her winning ticket in Cloverdale.

Petaluma Village Premium Outlets Seeks Applicants for $1M in Scholarships

• This year, living near Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, a Simon center, could help a graduating senior pay for college.

Stoneridge Shopping Center Seeks College Scholarships Applicants

• This year, living near Stoneridge Shopping Center, a Simon center, could help a graduating senior pay for college.

Jobs Openings Abound at East Bay HIREvent

• Job fair in Emeryville on Thursday, February 25

‘Supreme Pizza Dip’ Is Super Bowl Party Perfect!

• And a Hoagie dip, too. Cuz you know it’s all about the dips ...

Pinot Noir Pozole Chili: A Sure-Fire Super Bowl Party Pleaser

• This recipe combines wine, chiles, corn for a tasty stew. Good for rainy days, too!

Super Bowl 50 Team Cocktails: Blood Orange Broncos vs.Carolina Blue Juleps

• Two drink concoctions that will make any game-day viewing party a win-win!

Spicy Sausage ‘Touchdown Bites’ With Cabernet Honey Mustard: A Culinary Win For Super Bowl Parties!

• Plus, you can make them a day ahead of game day. More viewing-party recipes here, too, including team-themed cocktails!

Super Bowl Fever: Top 5 Football Movies

• Patch California film critic shares his top 5 football movies of all time. Do you agree with his picks? Plus, famous lines from each film.

Did you see last week’s Saturday Smiles feature? It was awesome!

• Saturday Smiles: Rent a Treehouse for Super Bowl; Remembering East Bay’s 117-Year-Old Resident; Rainbows Everywhere

Photo courtesy White House Instagram from The Golden State Warriors Go To Washington!