Memorial Day Deals + Student Wins $20K Scholarship: Saturday Smiles

Memorial Day weekend is here so it’s time to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with some nice news.

Thirteen East Bay students recently earned journalism awards while a student in Gilroy became the second person in her family to be awarded a $20,000 scholarship to attend UC Santa Cruz.

While you are here, be sure to take a look at our Memorial Day dining guide and learn more about the Livermore wineries hiring for their tasting rooms.

Gilroy Community College Student Awarded $20K Pister Scholarship

• Aileen Romero is the second person in her family to be awarded the $20,000 scholarship to attend UC Santa Cruz.

Peninsula Teen Gets Surprise At Challenged Athletes Foundation Event

• Brandon Louie received a new basketball wheelchair at the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Celebration of Heart event in San Francisco.

'A Long Time Coming': College Of San Mateo Softball Wins State Title

• The Bulldogs won a state championship, at long last.

Fremont Students Win Coveted Journalism Award

• Out of 817 schools, just 13 received the national honor.

Love Wine? Here's Your Chance To Work For A Local Winery

• Multiple wineries throughout Livermore wine country are hiring.

Memorial Day Deals & Steals 2022: Restaurant Dining Guide SF Bay Area

• Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with weekend dine-in & to-go specials, freebies, military discounts & National Hamburger Day deals.

Wave Waterpark To Open For The Summer Memorial Day Weekend

• Get ready for summer fun in Dublin.

Memorial Day Ceremony Planned In Walnut Creek

• The free ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend including those who live outside of Walnut Creek.

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