The weekend is finally here, and Patch has a roundup of some of our lighter news from across Northern California. Read on to find out how a stolen car was reunited with its owner 33 years later, how a high school senior raised $90,000, and how a quirky local independent cinema is celebrating its first birthday.
Tri-Valley Haven Distributes 1,000 Backpacks To Local Students
The backpack drive aims to help local students begin the school year prepared and supported.
Downtown Danville Is Going To The Dogs For A Good Cause
On Thursday, Joybound Around Town will help Joybound People & Pets, a Walnut Creek animal welfare nonprofit.
Dublin Teen Raises $2,100 Washing Cars, Gives Half To Charity
Thirteen-year-old Zayd Badar plans to donate proceeds from his car wash business to Open Heart Kitchen and Tri-Valley Haven.
Classic Car Stolen 33 Years Ago Reunited With Original Owner In SMC: Police
A routine inspection led authorities back to a theft reported more than three decades ago.
Horse-Drawn Carriages To Be Lifted Into New Home During Museum Expansion In SMC
The rare vehicles will be hoisted by crane into the San Mateo County History Museum's new carriage gallery ahead of its November opening.
Marin Teen Turns Love Of Sports Into $90K Fundraising Effort
The high school senior is teaming up with a local philanthropist for the latest event powered by her growing Netting Miracles platform.
Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In NorCal
The winning ticket with five winning numbers but missing the Powerball number netted the winner nearly $1 million.
La Cosecha Brings Fifteen Wineries Together Saturday
Annual Sonoma tasting celebrates Mexican American-owned wineries, family legacies, local culture, wine, food, and community traditions.
Healdsburg's Cinema Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Fun, Quirky, Classic, And Edgy Films
True West Film Center will celebrate its first year in Healdsburg with a Sept. 25 fundraiser honoring acclaimed screenwriter Michael Tolkin.
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