Eaglet Reunited With Family + 2 Winning Lotto Tickets: Saturday Smiles

Need a break from the bad news? These uplifting articles from our Northern California editors will put a smile on your face.

2 Peninsula Lotto Tickets Each Worth $11,309

• Here are the two cities where they were purchased. The jackpot prize continues to grow.

Forbes Lists Sonoma County As 1 Of America's Best Midsized Employers

• The County of Sonoma was the only government agency in California to make the magazine's list of America’s 500 Best Midsized Employers.

Injured Eaglet Reunited With Family At Del Valle Regional Park

• A fledgling eagle not fully able to fly was hurt when the tree carrying his nest fell, but he was nursed back to health.

Danville's Community Pianos Return To Downtown

• Pianos decorated by middle and high school students are located around town for children to play.

Con Fire Names 1st Female Assistant Chief, Makes Leadership Changes

• The leadership changes are part of a reorganization following the annexation of East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

Golden Gate Cookie Factory In San Francisco Celebrates Sixty Years Of Good Fortunes

• A San Francisco institution that has made the world lucky for decades is celebrating a milestone on Friday.

Photos: 10th Annual Napa PorchFest Brings Good Vibrations

• Thousands packed Fuller Park for the one-day festival themed: "Out of Quarantine and Onto the Porch." See our photo gallery from the event!

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