Baby Rhino Born At Safari West + Easter Events: Saturday Smiles

It’s hard to believe that it is already Easter weekend. While you were busy preparing for your holiday festivities, our editors were writing quite a few uplifting stories.

Take a look at some of the nice news from across Northern California.

Easter Events In SF Bay Area: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023

• Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Safari West Welcomes A New, Rare Baby Rhino

• Park officials say the bouncing baby rhino calf is strong, nursing, and is bonding well with its mom.

'Shawn's Boat' Makes Maiden Voyage

• A racing shell named in honor of Shawn O'Donnell, a Danville-raised woman killed in a biking accident, hit the water March 25.

Dublin Teacher Named Finalist For $30K 'All-Star Teacher Award'

• Erik Bertelson, who has been teaching bands at Wells Middle School for 44 years, is a finalist to win $30,000 for his school.

RoboGames Comes To Alameda County Fairground

• The world's largest robotics competition is bringing more than 500 robots and more than 40 robot events to town.

Wave Waterpark To Open For Memorial Day Weekend; Presale Tickets On Sale Soon

• Presale tickets for the Summer 2023 season will be available online starting Tuesday, April 4.

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.