New Eateries Open + Pug Rescued From Rooftop: Saturday Smiles

It is a beautiful weekend in the Bay Area and that means now is the perfect time to catch up on some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed.

Monte Vista Student Wins Congressional Award Gold Medal

• Ethan Logue was honored for accomplishments in volunteer work and fencing.

Firefighters Rescue Pug From Rohnert Park Rooftop

• "Woof! That was close!" the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety said about the incident.

Berkeley's Falcon Family Of Five: Annie, Lou And 3 Fluffy Chicks

• Three downy peregrine falcon chicks have emerged from their eggshells in a nest atop the Campanile.

3 Fremont Students Win National Scholastic Art, Writing Awards

• This year marks the 100th annual competition, the longest-running program of its kind in the nation.

Noshery To Host Grand Opening In San Ramon Saturday

• The expanding chain allows customers to pick and choose from different local menus.

Dave's Hot Chicken Opens In Dublin

• The popular franchise offers chicken that reaches "Reaper" levels of spicy.

Wave Waterpark To Open For Memorial Day Weekend; Presale Tickets On Sale Soon

• Presale tickets for the Summer 2023 season will be available online starting Tuesday, April 4.

CA Facebook Users Can Claim Cash From Settlement: Here's How To Apply

• A judge approved a tentative agreement Tuesday, with Meta set to pay out $725 million to settle class-action privacy lawsuits.

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.