$20M Hospital Donation + Nation's Best Pizza: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here and to celebrate, we are sharing some of our most uplifting stories and nice news from across Northern California.

$20M Behring Donation Is Single Largest In John Muir Health History

• The extraordinary gift will be used for Behring Pavilion, home of UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center opening in February in Walnut Creek.

Dublin 'All-Star Teacher' Receives $30K Check At Wells Ceremony

• Erik Bertelson, who was crowned the NBC Sports/Provident Credit Union All-Star Teacher, received a check at the Wells Middle School gym.

10 Bay Area Pizzerias Ranked Among Best In Nation

• From classic New York-style slices to square Roman cuts, California has dozens of highly rated pizzerias slinging a variety of styles.

Taco Trail Challenge Heats Up In Concord

• Locals and visitors can compete for the Taco Trail Trophy and vote for their favorite eatery for the Fan Favorite Trophy.

Dublin Student To Compete In Cricket World Cup

• Dublin High School senior Amogh Arepally will play for USA Cricket's U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka this January.

Walnut Creek 'Abracadabrew' Event To Support Cancer Support Community

• Contra Costa Oncology, which has locations in Walnut Creek, Rossmoor and Danville, is hosting a night of brews, pizza, music and magicians.

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.