Bay Area Native’s Historic Win + BARTy Party: Saturday Smiles

Are you looking for some lighter local news? Patch has you covered.

Read on to find out which Bay Area city was named one of the best places to live for families and learn more about Liza Reichert, the first woman to win the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon.

This CA City Is Among 50 Best Places To Live For Families: New List

• Fortune has released its 2024 rankings of the 50 best places to live, which will serve multigenerational families for the long haul.

Bay Area Native Becomes 1st Woman To Win Napa To Sonoma Half Marathon

• Liza Reichert, a mother of three, made history as the first woman to win the race overall. See photos from the event that attracted 5,000.

Danville Restaurant Among Best For Kids In East Bay: Eater SF

• See which cozy Danville restaurant the website thinks is one of the region's best to bring the kids.

Silicon Valley Eateries Among Best In The Bay For Milkshakes

• A new list maps out the best places to beat the heat with a treat in the Bay Area.

BARTy Party Coming To Orinda BART Station

• The fun, family-friendly event is in celebration of the BARTmobile's 20th birthday.

Alameda Gets Shout-Out In List Of Local Breweries

• Not only does this brewery serve craft beer, it's also family-friendly.

Day Trip: Places To Be, Things To See When In Healdsburg

• Here's how to spend a day in Healdsburg, visiting quintessential places for a taste of the town.

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