Donate To Maui Fire Relief + 5th Melo's To Open Soon: Saturday Smiles

It was a busy week in the Bay Area. Read on to find out how you can help Maui residents and learn more about a few of our Northern California community leaders who are working to make the Bay Area a better place.

Donations For Maui Fire Relief Fund

• Money may be donated to the Maui Strong Fund through the existing Hawaii Community Foundation or to a special Cal Fire fund.

Melo's Italian Table To Open In Walnut Creek

• The family-owned and operated restaurant chain that is only found in the East Bay is set to open its fifth location. Here's what to know.

$19.5M World-Class Equestrian Property For Sale Near Petaluma

• This 70,000-acre equestrian paradise situated on the banks of the Petaluma River is currently known as Sonoma Horse Park.

Safeway Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Lafayette Store

• As part of reopening ceremonies at Lafayette and Walnut Creek stores, the Safeway Foundation donated a total of $9,000 to local nonprofits.

Livermore-Area Clergy Bless Grapes Ahead Of Harvest

• Clergy from First Presbyterian Church, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and Congregation Beth Emek all offered their blessings.

Community Leader Spotlight:

Reneé Morgan 'Worked Tirelessly' To Make Sure Every Senior Has A Meal

• Reneé Morgan has helped a stunning number of organizations in Danville. Read more about her dedicated efforts.

Kathy King 'Works Tirelessly' For Those In Need In Sonoma

• Kathy King is making a positive impact on Sonoma.

'Fearless, Honest' Andrew Frisch Deeply Invested In Helping Others

"We have over 100 individuals with disabilities that we serve each and every day and he helps every single one of them."

'She Works Tirelessly': Loren Morse Is A Santa Cruz Community Leader

• Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize our often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

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