Popular Bay Area Brewery Makes Comeback + 'Blessing Of The Fleet' + Fawn Rescued: Saturday Smiles

Students launch senior scam awareness initiative; registration open for annual Devil Mountain Run, and more nice news.

5 Things You Can Do In NorCal That Are Free

The budget doesn't have to be a deal-breaker when looking for family and friend outings in Northern California.

2 Die In 2 Days At Cal | Driver Crashes Into Safeway | Antisemitic Bullying Allegations: Patch PM

ALSO: Alameda DA asks victims of Swalwell to come forward, delivery truck thief SWAT standoff, whales keep dying in the Bay Area.

Whales Keep Dying In The Bay Area. A New Bill Aims To Fix That

Nine gray whales have died so far this year in the Bay Area.

Tornado Strikes | Car-To-Car Shooting | Deputy Loans AR-15 To Teen: SD | Viral K-9 Goofball: Patch PM

ALSO: 1-year-old baby fatally struck by car, 'gas station heroin' could be banned, suspected retail theft crew linked to 100 thefts

Fatal Snake Bite | Remains Found At Construction Site | Aggressive Coyotes Roam Streets: Patch PM

MORE: Remains Found At UC Berkeley Construction Site, Fiery Tesla Crash, Alcatraz Tours Stop Abruptly, Fatal Stabbing Plea, Overnight Fires

San Francisco's Alcatraz Tours Abruptly Shut Down: Report

Tourists affected by the closure who previously purchased tickets have been refunded, officials said.

Release Of Rapist Who Kept Woman In Box For Years Fought | Tasting Wine History | Hatchet Murder: Patch PM

Also, Napa's Grand Sip: Pouring Rare Vintages For Wine Library Fundraiser| 'Cruel' County Budget Cuts | Fishing Tournament Boat Crash

6 Hurt In Boat Crash | Sexually Violent Predator Up For Release | Fatal Shootings | Storm: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this weekend.

Sea Lion Pup Found Wandering Around SF Streets

Rescuers are evaluating the pup. It's unknown why it was away from its usual habitat.

Stranded (Adorable) Cow Rescued + Blimp Over North Bay Was Actually A Dirigible: Saturday Smiles

Tri-Valley student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee; new eateries coming to East Bay mall, and more nice news.

Chainsaw Wielding Driver Snarls Traffic | Guy Fieri Faces Backlash | Toddler Overdoses: Patch PM

ALSO: Driver mowed down 74-year-old man after argument: DA; 1 arrested on suspicion of child exploitation; Anonymous school threat.

Woman Bites Cop's Head | Stranded Cow Rescue | Missing Football Player: Patch PM

ALSO: Swalwell special election, Oakland cracks down on homeless encampments, 83-year-old man attacked from behind, bank heists

2 Found Dead In Submerged Car| Large Quake Swarm | Raccoon Intruder: Patch PM

MORE: Former Football Player Missing, Woman With Knife Detained In Shopping Center, Teacher Must Register As Sex Offender, New Store Opens

When E-Bikes Meet the Law: CA’s Fight Over Safety, Speed, And Accountability

Mounting accidents involving young riders are at the center of a widening debate over safety, responsibility, and e-bike laws.

Body Found At Bottom Of Cliff | Drama In Gov's Race | Homeowner Fights Off Invader: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this weekend.

Family Of Geese Rescued From Freeway + Nonprofit Donates $150K To East Bay School: Saturday Smiles

Nordstrom to open service hub; band teacher raises money for instruments, spring events guide and more nice news.

Beloved Restaurant Deliberately Rammed | Bay Area Cartel | Band Teacher Rallies For Instruments: Patch PM

ALSO: Scammers impersonate police sergeant; Graffiti spree thwarted; BART delays; Local coffee chain gets backlash.

Naked Gunman | Nanny Caught In $60K Credit Card Fraud: Police | Gunshots Lead To Standoff: Patch PM

ALSO: Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway Lanes Near Golden Gate Bridge, DHS Secretary Threatens International Travel at SFO, ICE Shoots Man

5-Year-Old Drowns | Girlfriend-Killer Convicted | Freeway Closure: Patch PM

MORE: 5-Month Manhunt Leads To Murder Suspect's Arrest, 16-Year-Old Charged With Homicide, Dog-Attacker Convicted, Driver Hit Child And Fled

Trove Of Explosives Found | Ride-Sharing Serial Rapist | Rainy Weather: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this holiday weekend.

Child Arrested In School Murder Of Girl, 12: PD | Eye-Biting Flies | Fleetwood Mac Singer Attacked: CA News

Man Rubs Genitals On Woman’s Ear At Whole Foods | Iconic Actor Dies | Guard Saves Group From Fire | Volunteers Search For Missing Shop Owner

Gunman On Rooftop | Major Chain Price-Gouging | Fatal School Fight | Free Doorbell Cameras: Patch PM

ALSO: Early morning earthquakes; Easter Egg Hunts; Driver charged in triple-fatal crash; Sexual wellness execs sent to prison.

A Critically Endangered Wolf Species Is Mounting A Wild Comeback

“This is really huge for this subspecies,” Tina Hunter Burnam, San Francisco Zoo's Curator of Carnivores, said.

East Bay Teens Qualify For Fishing Nationals + Barn Cats Of Wine Country + Spring Events: Saturday Smiles

Hike For Hope registration is open; student collects 700+ books for little libraries; city celebrates 150th birthday, and more nice news.

2 Temblors Shook Northern California Within An Hour: Did You Feel Them?

Two overnight earthquakes shook Northern California, waking sleepers and rattling nerves.

Roommate Dismemberment | 3 Die In Separate Police Chases | Foreclosed Napa Resort Auctioned: Patch PM

ALSO: Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend sentenced, landlord who murdered tenant sentenced, two dead in Travis Air Force Base fiery crash

Coyote 'Pupping Season' Prompts Partial Closure Of Popular Bay Area Trails

The season runs from late March through early October, according to wildlife officials.

Surfer Hits Whale | Hiker Trapped In Ravine For 36 Hours | Jogger Sexually Assaulted Near Campus: Patch PM

MORE: Nation's Priciest Gas Is In Bay Area, Whale Deaths Spike In San Francisco Bay, Child Porn Arrest

Video: Windsurfer Crashes Into Whale In San Francisco Bay

A video posted a week ago online shows the moment a windsurfer gets caught off guard by a breaching whale.

Beach Remains Traced To Banker | Killer Found With Child Porn, Ghost Gun: PD | Rainy Weather: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this holiday weekend.

String Of Suspicious Fires | Suspect Swims For Freedom | Mysterious Human Remains Identified: Patch PM

ALSO: Parents Charged With Abuse In Teen's East Bay E-Bike crash; Hello Kitty Truck Returns; Displaced Residents Speak Out.

Delivery Drones Coming To Bay Area + Hungry Goats Clear Dangerous Vegetation: Saturday Smiles

Michelin adds five Bay Area restaurants to its guide; some of the best places to live in California are in NorCal, and more nice news.

Robbers Attack Sleeping Woman | Hidden Room Full Of Drugs, Guns | Chase Ends In Vineyard: Patch PM

ALSO: Newsom issues final warning to Bay Area city; 2 hospitalized in mysterious shooting; Woman caught committing bank fraud.

Bank Robber Returns Cash | Married Couple Dies In Crash | Local Restaurants Make Michelin Guide: Patch PM

ALSO: diesel spill and big-rig pileup, double homicide suspect surrenders, Lafayette homicide suspect named, Muni bus kills pedestrian.

Short-Term Rental Landlord Secretly Filmed Guests: Police | Freeway Road Rager Pulls Knife: Patch PM

Boyfriend Survives Kayak Capsizing That Killed Girlfriend | Beloved Bookstore Closing: 'Truly Been A Dream' | Power Outage Affects Thousands

Beloved SF Bookstore Closing: 'Truly Been A Dream'

"I hold tremendous gratitude to everyone who has brought their work to our storefront over the past nine years," the store's owner said.

NorCal Shark Attack | Kayaker Dies | Controversial Sentencing | Human Trafficking: NorCal In Brief

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this weekend.

CHP Officer Charged With 4 Murders | 250 Dogs Saved | Parents Arrested For Wild Party | $1M Mattress: CA News

Watch Firefighters Revive 4 Cats Trapped In Fire | Plane, Helicopter Nearly Collide | Harry Styles Spoofs CA MAHA | Mamma Bear Euthanized

NorCal Woman Aims To Conquer Mt. Everest At 40 + Wildflower Hikes + Artisan Cheese Festival: Saturday Smiles

East Bay woman becomes first woman to win Best Cinematography Oscar; news eateries open and more nice news.