Airport Worker Wins $20M; New Winery Opens; Ice Rinks: Saturday Smiles

The holiday weekend is finally here and now is the perfect time to take a break from the hustle and bustle to get caught up on some of the lighter news from across Northern California.

Airport Worker Wins $20M Off Scratcher Sold In Hayward

• A Bay Area man who played a $30 scratcher on his lunch break is "set for life" after hitting the game's biggest jackpot.

JMC Cellars Opens In Livermore

• The Livermore Wine Community's newest member opened in November on Greenville Road and remains committed to quality, hand-crafted wines.

Novato Bell Ringing Competition Raises $2.2K

• Police officers and firefighters helped the Salvation Army raise more than $2,000 during the annual holiday event.

Man Finds Hundreds Of Rare Baseball Cards Cleaning Out Father's Home

• The pre-war collection includes a variety of Babe Ruth cards.

2023 Predicted To Be Vintage Of A Lifetime In Napa Valley

• Growers and winemakers’ patience with the long harvest was rewarded with an exceptional, age-worthy vintage.

Christmas Brunch & Dinner: SF Bay Area Restaurant & To-Go Offers 2023

• Whether you dine out Christmas Eve & Day or order takeout for at-home holiday feast, eateries are prepped, ready & taking reservations.

SF Bay Area Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24

• Find the hottest spots to chill out this winter throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

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