$1.17M Powerball Ticket + SkinSpirit Spa Opens: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here so now is a good time to catch up on the lighter news you may have missed. Read on to enjoy some of our uplifting news from across Northern California.

$1.17M Powerball Ticket Sold In NorCal

• The lucky ticket was for Saturday's drawing.

Sonoma State Alumna Jessica Link Steeps Stories In Wine

• Link said harvest months can be all-consuming, but the hard work is worth it.

Blood Donors Could Win Free Usher Tickets

• Anyone who donates to Stanford Blood Center in September could win free tickets to see Usher at the Stanford Arena.

SkinSpirit Spa Opens In Danville

• SkinSpirit, one of the nation's leading providers of Botox, fillers, and luxury skincare, opened its second East Bay location in Danville.

Chefs Conjure Up New 'So-Co Med' Menu For Healdsburg's Spoonbar

• "It felt natural to combine our love of bold Mediterranean flavors with the incredible bounty & creative spirit of Sonoma County, our home."

City Center Hosting Restaurant Week, September Sips

• Guests can enjoy great deals from some of the region's best restaurants and wineries.

Splatter: Art Exhibit Deadline, Rose Lounge Tickets Available

• Learn how to have your art exhibited at Splatter, and enjoy some of the region's best food and drink.

San Ramon Oktoberfest Tickets On Sale

• Guests who book early will be treated to a German Bratwurst lunch and local beers and wines.

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