NorCal Turkey Trots + 3 Winning Lotto Tickets: Saturday Smiles

If you have been preparing for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, you may not have had time to keep up with the latest news. Take a look at some of the lighter news stories from across Northern California.

SF Bay Area Thanksgiving Turkey Trots: Guide To 2023

• Run up an appetite, while supporting community charities along the way at races & fun runs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Thanksgiving Takeout: SF Bay Restaurant Deals & To-Go Specials 2023

• Where to eat on Thanksgiving in San Francisco Bay Area? Whether it's dining out Nov. 23 or turkey to-go, eateries are making feasting easy.

Tiny Mountain Lion Twins Rescued, Taken To Oakland Zoo ICU

• The cubs, named Willow and Maple, were left orphaned when their mother was killed on the highway.

Hofmann Family Gifts $25M To John Muir Health Campaign To Cure Cancer

• The UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center is named for philanthropist Ken Hofmann and his wife, Jean, a cancer survivor.

3 NorCal Lotto Tickets Rake In $8,230 Each

• The numbers were drawn on Saturday. Have you checked your tickets?

Hayward Restaurant Named Among Best In East Bay By SF Chronicle

• If you enjoy small plates for $6 to $8, check out the selection.

New Cinema, 2 Other Businesses Sign Leases At Blackhawk Plaza

• Commercial real estate firm JLL announced that a movie theater chain will open its first California.

The Wave Hiring Lifeguards, Swim Instructors

• Positions are open to anyone 15 or older.

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.