Alameda County Fair Opens + Ducklings Rescued: Saturday Smiles

It's Father’s Day weekend and the weather is beautiful so it’s no wonder you may have missed some of the Northern California news the last few days. We have gathered some of the week’s lighter news and upcoming events we think you will enjoy.

12 Ducklings Rescued From San Mateo Storm Drain

• Fire crews helped animal care workers retrieve a dozen ducklings from a storm drain Wednesday and reunited them with a worried mom.

How To Enter 'The World's Ugliest Dog Contest'

• There is still time to enter. Read here for the contest date, registration deadline, rules, regulations, and entry forms to download.

Union City To Hold World's Largest Swim Lesson

• It's not too late to sign your children up to learn to swim this summer.

Beloved Dublin High Culinary Instructor Retires

• Retiring teacher Jackie Lawson turned the school's culinary arts program and catering business into a force to be reckoned with.

Alameda County Fair Opens This Weekend

• The fair, which runs Wednesdays through Sundays from this Friday through July 9, will feature nightly concerts, drone shows and rides.

Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: SF Bay Area Restaurant Specials 2023

• Need ideas on where to wine & dine Pops on his big day, Sunday, June 18? Check out what San Francisco Bay Area eateries are cooking up ...

San Francisco Kicks Off 150 Year Celebration Of Cable Cars

• The iconic transportation in the City By The Bay turns 150 in 2023. A special $5 all-day pass is available July through December.

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.