$2.5M Winning Lottery Ticket + Scottish Games: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for some uplifting news while trying to beat the scorching holiday weekend heat, Patch is here to help. Read on to enjoy some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed.

North Bay Police Officer Commended For Saving 6-Year-Old Child's Life

• "Officer Jaleel's quick thinking to jump a call he wasn't assigned to and use his first-aid training saved the life of a child."

South Bay Cop, K-9 Unit Capture Prestigious Honor

• A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputy and his K-9 unit received a commendation from the United States Secret Service.

Scottish Highland Gathering & Games Come To Alameda County Fairgrounds

• The 156th Scottish Games on Sept. 3-4 will feature everything from a kilted mile run to heavy object hurling to falcons.

$2.5M Powerball Ticket Sells In Bay Area

• But nobody nationwide hit all six numbers, so the Powerball jackpot will be $148 million for the next draw.

Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In SF Bay Area

• Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time!

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Opens In Pleasanton; Freebies On Wednesday

• SF Bay native & self-proclaimed "rebel with a dream, Ike Shehadeh, launches his newest shop in a former Starbucks on Santa Rita Road.

Barnes & Nobles Opening New Walnut Creek Store

• The new bookstore marks the return of the bookseller to Walnut Creek after its closure in 2016.

Tattoo Shop In San Francisco Using Ink To Help The War Effort In Ukraine

• Regina Estrada, the shop owner, welcomed the idea of hosting a day-long fundraiser.

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.