East Bay Teens Qualify For Fishing Nationals + Barn Cats Of Wine Country + Spring Events: Saturday Smiles

It’s a beautiful Easter weekend in the Bay Area, and we think now is the perfect time to catch up on some of the lighter Northern California news from the past week.

An underdog duo from the East Bay pulled off back-to-back fishing tournament wins, and now the teens are raising funds to compete in Kentucky. Plus, take a look at our story on wine country’s quiet pest patrol: barn cats and the people working behind the scenes to manage their populations.

Dublin Teen Collects 700+ Books, Restocks & Repairs Little Libraries

• Emerald High School junior Nithya Ravuri helped repair worn-out Little Library boxes, and hosted an event promoting reading and literacy.

Danville Teens Qualify For Fishing Nationals, Launch Fundraiser

• An underdog duo from Danville won back-to-back tournaments, but still need $10K to compete in Kentucky this June.

Dublin/Pleasanton Tennis Team Wins NorCal Title, Advances To Nationals Again

• The DPTG men’s team secured its ninth national championship berth with a win at Blackhawk.

The Barn Cats Of Wine Country —Trying To Keep The Balance

• Wine country’s quiet pest patrol: barn cats and the people managing their numbers.

East Bay Nonprofit Launches Community Art Project About Identity, Belonging

• MARU is seeking teens ages 13 to 18 residing in the East Bay who are interested in amplifying their voice through an art project.

Passport To Weekend Of Dry Creek Valley Wineries To Return, Blending Tradition, Food, And Music

• Passport 2026, a springtime staple that fuels tourism while supporting local agriculture and community programs is happening April 24-26.

Livermore Celebrates 150th Birthday

• Livermore was incorporated April 1, 1876. It will celebrate its anniversary with special events each weekend in June.

Hike For Hope 2026 Registration Open

• The walk around Del Valle Regional Park raises thousands to support dementia patients and caregivers.

10 Can't-Miss Events This Spring In Northern California

• Mark your calendar for everything from silent discos and spring cleaning for the body, to Easter celebrations and more.

Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.