New Fall Wine Tasting Trolley Tour + Oktoberfest 2022: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is finally here. While you recover from the long, hot week, please take a moment to enjoy some of the lighter Northern California news articles you may have missed.

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

• Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time!

Weekend At A Winery: Trolley Tour & Tasting In Century-Old Wine Region

• Contra Costa vintners are hosting a fall event this month celebrating their wines and vineyards with historical roots.

Meals On Wheels Diablo Region 'Fan Club' Seeks Donations

• The nonprofit is distributing new, electric fans to homebound seniors living without air conditioning. Donations can be made online.

Walnut Creek Woman, Dog Reunited After Car Stolen With Pooch Inside

• Maddie the schnauzer was found 25 miles from home after an Oakley man stole the woman's car from a Walnut Creek gas station, police said.

Atomic Wings Opens First California Location In San Ramon

• The East Coast chicken wings chain hosted a grand opening on Alcosta Boulevard this weekend.

Tri-Valley Haven To Host Pace For Peace Fundraiser

• The domestic violence shelter is hosting a 5K/10K walk, and a fundraising dinner later that month.

Peninsula Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces For School Supply Drive

• The Colma and Broadmoor police departments are collecting school supplies for Garden Village Elementary School.

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.