Lucky Lottery Winners + 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Events: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for some lighter news to read during your rainy weekend, you have come to the right place. Read on to find out more about the Bay Area city ranked happiest in the country and learn how to apply to be a lifeguard for the East Bay Regional Park District.

Fremont Ranked Happiest City In America

• Fremont is number one overall, and topped multiple categories.

2 Bay Area Lottery Players Each Win $2M

• The loot was won on scratchers. Here's where they were purchased.

Lotto Ticket Worth $20,000 Sold In Bay Area

• The ticket was for Wednesday night's drawing.

Lucky Player Wins $3.3M On Graton Resort & Casino Slot Machine

• Total winnings from a $3 bet were $3,307,754.47.

East Bay Regional Park District To Hire Over 50 New Lifeguards

• Those interested in applying must attend a testing date in March in order to be invited to the Lifeguard Academy in April.

Stolen Van Full Of Cats Found In Napa, Police Say

• Four days after the van was taken, the felines were still in the van and appeared to be feeling fine, the Napa Police Department said.

St. Patrick's Day 2023 Weekend Scheduled In Dublin

• Dublin's 39th famed St. Patrick's Day extravaganza is scheduled for March 18-19. The city is looking for vendors, volunteers, and floats.

Star Students:

• Newark Star Student Excels In Academics, Art, Karate
• Star Student Overcomes Physical Challenge: Excels In Academics, Clubs
• Marin County Star Students Are Committed To Civic Engagement
• Watsonville Star Student Contemplates Career In Medicine

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