5 Restaurants Among America’s Best + Outdoor Ice Rink: Saturday Smiles

If you are searching for some of the lighter news from across Northern California, Patch has you covered. Read on to find out which five Bay Area restaurants are among America’s 100 Best and learn more about how you can donate to local food and toy drives this holiday season.

Missing WWII Airman's Remains Found After 80 Years: Military

• Military agencies were able to find the remains of Thomas V. Kelly, Jr., who was killed in March 1944 in the Pacific.

5 Bay Area Restaurants Among America’s 100 Best, New List Says

• The elite eateries range in cuisine from Mediterranean/Greek to Cantonese-American, Steak, Contemporary Euro and Contemporary American.

Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort Named Best Of Napa County

• In celebration, Roman Spa invites guests to enjoy a limited-time offer.

Pleasanton Costco Opening The Day Before Thanksgiving: Reports

• The long-awaited Costco will feature 16,000 square feet of warehouse space and a large gas station.

Livermore Valley Wine Community Hosts Holiday Toy Donation Drive

• On Dec. 7-8, participating wineries will offer special wines, entertainment, and the opportunity to donate toys to children in need.

Turkey Basket Drive Underway For Needy Berkeley Families

• The Berkeley Police Association has a GoFundMe page to raise money for the baskets. They're halfway to their goal.

Mony Nop Turkey Drop Accepting Donations Through November

• Guests can drop off food, money, and gifts to help over 800 local families in need.

Luma Ice, Sonoma County's 1st Real Outdoor Ice Rink, Comes To Petaluma

• Here's what to know about Petaluma's inaugural outdoor ice-skating rink, which will open just in time for the holidays.

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