Former First Lady Visits Costco + Cat Rescued: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is a great time to catch up on the lighter Northern California news you may have missed. Read on to learn what it takes to win a mullet competition and find out how you can adopt one of the 50 animals displaced by the Southern California wildfires.

Michelle Obama Visits Livermore Costco

• Shoppers were surprised to see the former First Lady selling her new brand of healthy soft drinks for kids.

Firefighters Rescue Cat Stuck in Tree

• A probationary firefighter used an aerial ladder to save the feline in a park.

Firefighters Support Local Lemonade Stand

• The young dancers are raising money for a trip to Disneyland.

Fremont Teen Wins National Mullet Championship

• Mason Padilla took top honors in the teen category, scooping up some cool prizes.

SF Shelter Rescues 50+ Animals Displaced By SoCal Wildfire

• The SF Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals just rescued over 50 cats and dogs who were displaced by the Airport Fire.

Chick-fil-A Opens In Concord, Bring 125 Jobs To Community

• It's the first Chick-fil-A in Concord and the second for owner-operator Brent Allen of the Walnut Creek Chick-fil-A.

California Masons Donate $128,683 To Giants Community Fund

• The donation supports the Masons4Mitts initiative, providing mitts to youth baseball players across California.

Clover Creek Reopening At New Location

• The popular gift store is back after closing its Main Street location last year.

Pleasanton Ghost Walk Tour Tickets On Sale

• Experience some of the city's spookiest historic sites along this popular tour.

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