Halloween Haunted House Guide + Dogs Rescued: Saturday Smiles

If you are searching for some uplifting news, Patch is here to help. Take a look at these positive news articles from across Northern California.

Danville Teacher's Home Destroyed In Fire & Community Rallies

• San Ramon Valley High School art instructor Jennie Drummond was pulled from class last week and told her house was ablaze.

San Ramon Officer Frees Dog From Scorching-Hot Box Truck

• A local resident alerted police to the barking of a "sweet boy," locked in the back of a closed truck as temps soared Thursday.

Firefighters Save Trapped Dog

• The dog was chasing a possum when he got trapped under a concrete slab.

Pleasanton PD Recovers Stolen iPad In Las Vegas Via 'Find My' App

• A San Leandro man's iPad, chock full of artwork and swiped from a car in Pleasanton, turned up in "Sin City."

Visit These 7 Bay Area Museums For Free On Museum Day 2022

• Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 17. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.

Halloween Haunted Houses 2022: Guide To Ghoulish Best In SF Bay Area

• It's terror time! Be brave, and check out the spookiest, scream-inducing haunts near you in the San Francisco region. Tickets on sale …

Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In SF Bay Area

• Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time!

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