East Bay Resident Turns 101 + Oktoberfest 2023 Guide: Saturday Smiles

September is here and that means it is time to start planning for your favorite fall activities. We have your guide to the best Oktoberfest events in the Bay Area. Read on to learn more and catch up on the nice news from across Northern California.

East Bay Resident Turns 101 Years Old: Photos Of The Day

• The secret to a long life? According to Eleanor "Elly" Shaffer, one must "find the silver lining, gather the pieces and keep moving forward."

Dougherty Valley Junior Delivers Thousandth Meal To Homeless

• Srivar Kalisetti, the 15-year-old founder of The Charity Kitchen, has delivered 1,000 freshly-made, packaged hot meals to the unhoused.

UC Berkeley Named To Niche's 10 Best Colleges In California List

• More than 60 colleges in California rank among the best in the country, according to Niche, a college ranking and review platform.

Cat Extravaganza Coming To Alameda County Fairgrounds

• The Sept. 9-10 event will offer cat shows, cat products, and rescue education events.

Highland Games To Bring Scottish Culture To Alameda County Fairgrounds

• This weekend, the 157th Highland games will bring everything from Scottish hammer throwing to kilt runs to falconry to whisky tasting.

Haunted Houses 2023: SF Bay Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

• Attention, San Francisco Bay Area fear-seekers. This list is for you ...

Oktoberfest 2023: SF Bay Area Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

• Find bier, brats and the oom-pah near you throughout the San Francisco Bay Area ...

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