City's Famed Falcon On Mend; Miracle Fish Ladder: Saturday Smiles

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Northern California stories from the past week — hopefully some that will make your day.

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San Ramon Students Raise $27K For Terminally Ill Librarian

• Donations poured in after two San Ramon students started a fundraiser for their teacher's wife, a former librarian at another local school.

SF Thanksgiving Restaurant Dining Deals & To-Go Specials 2021

• Whether you dine out Nov. 25 or opt for turkey day, take-out feast, your local San Francisco Bay Area eateries are ready with tasty offers.

Famous Falcon Treated At Animal Hospital

• Grinnell and his mate Annie have nested at UC Berkeley's Campanile tower since 2016.

United Against Hate Events Planned Next Week In Redwood City

• The schedule begins on Sunday with Teddy Bear Tea at the downtown library plaza, where children are invited to build customized teddy bears.

Novato Cops Rally For Injured K9 'Nova'

• The Novato Police Officers Association launched a crowdfunding drive that aims to raise the $11,000 needed to cover Nova's medical bills.

East Palo Alto Nonprofit Receives State Senate Recognition

• Bayshore Christian Ministries was honored for its "Field of Hope," which was built with the help of Palo Alto native Jeremy Lin.

8,000 Pounds Of Turkey Donated To Food Bank

• With Thanksgiving just weeks away, Foster Farms on Monday made sure than San Francisco families will have a feast.

Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2021: Guide To The Best In SF Bay Area

• Turkey day walks & runs - now holiday traditions for many families - are back. Find one nearby & feel better about those second helpings!

Recent Rains, New Fish Ladder Set To Aid Salmon Populations On Alameda Creek – ‘It's Really A Miracle'

• "Six weeks ago it was almost completely dry," said Rene Bierbaum of Fremont. "Just amazing to see it flowing again."

Palo Alto Set To Take Part In First-Ever 'Sibling Cities'

• The partnership with the city of Bloomington, Ind. would be the first ever of its kind in the United States.

San Mateo Co. Event Center Honored By State For COVID-19 Work

• The event center has served as a hub for vital services like COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and booster shots.

Alameda County Fair 2022 Dates Announced

• The 2021 fair drew more than 100,000 guests in nine days. Think you can guess how many corn dogs were eaten?

REI Store To Open Friday In Santa Cruz County

• Here's where the new the 22,300-square-foot store will be located and what you can expect from the grand opening celebration.

San Ramon Valley Fire Dispatcher Meets Baby She Helped Deliver

• Trisha Ames encountered a new challenge for the first time in her 32-year career and helped bring a life into the world.

Marin's Piatti Restaurant Debuts Makeover & New Menu

• The Mill Valley landmark aims to be your "neighborhood Italian joint," with new, to-go counter selling pasta, sauces and dipping oils.

Pleasanton Teacher Named 2021 Alameda County Teacher Of The Year

• Here's why this Pleasanton Unified School District teacher was recognized for going above and beyond.

Quest Science Center At Livermore's Stockmen's Park: What To Know

• Quest Science Center will host summer camps, presentations and other science events thanks to LLNL retirees.

10 CA Condos That Cost Under $400K

• Some of these bargain condos come with nice amenities including pools, gyms, and more.

Farmers Market Harvest Pizza + Zucchini: Cooking With Courtney

• A frozen crust makes this pizza with fresh zucchini, tomatoes, peppers and Monterey Jack cheese a weeknight winner. Get the recipe.

3 People, 2 Hours Of CPR Aboard Flight To Hawaii

• An Alameda County Fire Dept. firefighter sprang into action on a flight to Hawaii. With a doctor and nurse, they gave CPR for 2 full hours.