$1M Powerball Ticket + Bay Area 2022 Turkey Trots: Saturday Smiles

Fall is in full swing in the San Francisco Bay Area and that means now is the time to register for your favorite turkey trot.

Also, were you one of the many trying to win the coveted $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot? Check your ticket because a $1 million winning ticket was sold in the South Bay.

We have those stories and much more uplifting news from our editors across Northern California.

Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold In Milpitas, No One Hits $1.2B

• One Powerball ticket worth $1M was sold at a 7-Eleven in Milpitas, and another at an Eastland Food Market in Ontario.

$2M Peninsula Lottery Winnings To Aid Cancer Survivor’s Recovery

• Jose Martinez won $2 million on a Scratchers ticket that will aid his wife Rachel, a cancer survivor, with her recovery.

Danville Native's Crew Team Raises Money For Boat In Her Memory

• The crew team of Shawn O'Donnell, a Danville native fatally struck while riding her bike, is raising money to buy a boat named after her.

Mt. Diablo Beacon To Light In Honor Of Veterans

• The famed lighthouse will be lit on Veterans Day, just a number of activities taking place at Danville's Veterans Memorial Building.

Peninsula Cop Honored

• South San Francisco Police Chief Scott Campbell and San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott attended the American Legion awards presentation.

Tri-Valley Haven Requests Donations For Annual Holiday Program

• Learn how you can help survivors of abuse have a better holiday season.

Livermore Cops Dress Like Cowboys To Raise Money For Students

• Throughout November, officers will dress in Western attire to raise money for Shop With A Cop, which provides gifts for students in need.

Senior Center To Host Annual Holiday Boutique

• Stock up on holiday items and support the Senior Center Foundation this Saturday.

Where Vets & Military Eat Free On Veterans Day 2022 In California

• Freebies and dining discounts are offered Friday, Nov. 11 at restaurants throughout California to thank U.S. military for their service.

SF Bay Area Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving

• Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting charities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.